In the Raleigh area? Explore our curated list of must-try activities and dining spots! Uncover the best things to do and delicious places to eat in this vibrant locale. Whether you're a local looking for new experiences or a visitor seeking the top a...
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These are some fun places my family and I like to go to on the weekends or in our down time!
This is the cutest little farm with so much to do and fun for the family!
Naylor Family Farm & Corn Maze
One of the best places in the area for kiddos, a complete hands-on kids museum! My kids absolutely love going!
Marbles Kids Museum
Such a cool and fun place to check out for the whole family!
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Such a nice park to check out, especially during the holiday season!
Pullen Park
Make sure you check out the events for the PNC Arena- it's always a fun time whatever event you go to!
PNC Arena
Duke University's Botanical Garden is something else! Make sure you go during the spring so you can have the best experience with everything blooming!
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
You'll definitely want to check out this ice rink if you love ice skating!
Polar Ice Raleigh
Brand New Park in Apex/ Raleigh Area that is a must for families with kiddos!
Pleasant Park
This vineyard is so pretty and fun to tour! I had a great time with the girls at this and I definitely recommend checking it out if in the area!
Cloer Family Vineyards
This park recently opened in Apex, and it is pretty awesome! Busy at times but my kids always have a blast playing here!
Pleasant Park | Apex, NC
This park in Downtown Cary is another amazing park in the area! It's definitely worth checking out whether you have kids or not!
Downtown Cary Park
Restaurants
These are some of mine and my family's favorite restaurants in the area!
Hands-down one of the best places for seafood in the area! The Bloody Mary's are top-notch!
The Blind Pelican Seafood House
One of the best places to grab some grub no matter what food mood you're in this food hall will most likely have what you want!
Morgan Street Food Hall
Homemade local ice cream is a MUST!
FRESH. Local Ice Cream
Some of the best food in Apex!! The BBQ Burger is a must try!!
Scratch Kitchen & Taproom
If you're craving some Louisiana Beignets, then this is your food truck to go to!! We've had Beignets at famous Café Du Monde and these are definitely the runner up to them!
Mr. A's Beignets
My husband and I like to have lunch dates at least twice a month while our kids are at school on my husband's lunch break. We tried this BBQ place and man oh man it was delicious. I highly recommend the pulled pork and the fried green tomatoes as an ...
The Pit | Authentic Barbecue Restaurant in Raleigh, NC
This chocolate factory/ coffee shop is amazing! They make chocolates in-house and you can tour the factory! You can try the chocolates before you buy too!
Videri Chocolate Factory
Coffee Shops
My husband and I are coffee lovers and we love these coffee shops in our area!
One of the best local coffee shops in the area with a laid back atmosphere and amazing menu!
Mission Market
Such an awesome coffee shop with yummy baked goods!
Bean Traders
This food truck type coffee shop is the best!! They have delicious baked goods all the time and their drinks are just the best! My favorite drink to get is the Caroline Special!
