ParTee Shack
Mini golf? Really? Yeah. We 100% recommend this spot. It takes the age-old classic of put-put and turns it into something new and wild, with some of the most unique golf holes you’ll find. There’s a hole with a zipline; there’s a beer pong hole, a hole where you’re golfing over “ice,” and much more! Another plus side is that it’s all indoors, so you can get away from the head and hang out in the A/C!
Hang out in Glenwood South!
There are two sides to the Glenwood South area of downtown Raleigh. During the day, it’s a nice walk with tons of places to eat and drink! There are some great bakeries, bars and food options covering a wide range. Our personal favorites are Vidrio and Sullivan’s Steakhouse. There are also a ton of escape rooms to keep you entertained as you make your way down the street. During the evening, it hosts a lively night scene with some great bars and clubs. It can get rowdy on the weekend evenings however, so beware if that’s not your scene.
Alamo Drafthouse Theater
If you’re a cinephile and you get in a night early, stay an extra day, or whatever it may be, go to the Alamo Drafthouse. It’s a movie theater built for people who love film and cinema. All the small details that you don’t think of when going to the movies are optimized with care. There are also strict no-talking, texting, and phones out rules, which add up to a really enjoyable experience. Oh, and they serve delicious food and drinks for you to eat while enjoying your movie. P.S. The milkshakes are a must-try!
Hang out at a Barcade
No meet and greets at a barcade this year, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check one out in your free time while in Raleigh! Boxcar is an awesome location featuring tons of pinball machines, classic arcade offerings, and more! It’s also next-door neighbors with a brewery, chocolate factory, and BBQ joint. You can easily make an afternoon by checking out this area downtown!
Museums
If museums are your vibe, then you could easily spend a day checking out each of the North Carolina museums of Natural Sciences and of History. They’re right by the state capital and Fayetteville Street, so you could make a run of seeing the center of downtown in the process!
Good Food
There are so many good food options in the Raleigh area. In fact, we made a whole post about it, check it out here!
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THE CITY HAS WAY MORE TO OFFER! THIS IS JUST OUR PERSONAL LIST, BUT WHAT IS HERE IS A SOLID BEGINNING FOR YOUR ADVENTURES WHILE YOU VISIT THE OLD NORTH STATE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO RALEIGH AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT NPC 2024!
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