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Pretty boring here, and I’m saying this as a born and raised raleighite. Best thing to do is make friends and or get into a relationship
Eat, drink at a bar or brewery , and walk on greenways or at parks. That’s it besides college sporting events or hurricanes games, if you’re into that.
I am in the exact same position! Just moved to Raleigh from NYC in April and struggle with the “slowness” as well. Always looking for new friends :)
Moved to raleigh from ny recently too!! Would love some northerner friends
I think it’s just more of a pivot from “attractions” to promoting your own experiences. Outdoor activities definitely more of a draw around here but the key is just to switch things up. A lot of your “best spots” are going to be let downs due to all the hype so just trying a little bit of everything seems to be a good path. Start with restaurants and move out from there. Also, we’re between the beach and foothills so there are a lot of good weekend getaways you can do outside of town within a doable distance.
Born and raised in Raleigh. Love the “slowness” compared to the big cities I’ve visited.
Things to do: college sports. Big in NC. Football, basketball, baseball, etc.
Carolina Hurricanes hockey - the atmosphere can be electric and so fun.
Charlotte is the home of the Panthers and about a 3 hour drive. Those games are fun.
DPAC in Durham - lots of theatrical shows and concerts.
Coastal Credit Union Music Park & PNC Arena host a lot of concerts.
If you’re outdoorsy, Umstead State Park is a great place for trails.
I can’t say downtown Raleigh has the best nightlife, but checkout Glenwood Ave. They’re really starting to build up around Peace St too.
What I love the most - the mountains with breathtaking views is a 3-4 hour drive, and the beach is 2-3 hours depending on where you go. :)
https://www.visitraleigh.com/plan-a-trip/visitraleigh-insider-blog/
Come restaurant hop with me
Gonna say we circle back post Thanksgiving since I know at least I'll be traveling for work and the holidays
It is definitely not NYC. No hiding that.
What did you usually do up there?
Personally I love going to concerts and music related functions
There are good shows that come through both DPAC and Memorial Auditorium (Broadway shows, concerts, comedians, etc.). The art museum is good (obviously much smaller than the Met or MoMA), and as stated, there are lots of restaurants and bars.
Also, weekends at the beach and in the mountains.
Glenwood, Fayetteville st, and north hills are the top spots. Lots of hidden gems but yeah it’s the south and we have 1/25th of the population so it’s going to be slower
And Durham, which has an active nighttime scene, is not far at all.
Join Offline Raleigh or Durham. Costs very little per month and you get sent new restaurants or events to go to every month with a coupon for each, sometimes exclusive to members only.
Born and raised in NYC. I am north of Raleigh, and I will say that it is much slower here. Make friends, drink, enjoy the outdoor! My messages are open if you or anyone else wants to network.