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Curator’s statement
One-third of the "Research Triangle," Raleigh is a bustling city with lots to offer the business traveler. I find myself in Raleigh a dozen times a year. Here are my favorite spots for work and play.
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Where to stay in Raleigh
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A Tribute Portfolio Hotel - Discover timeless elegance and southern hospitality in Raleigh's vibrant downtown
The Longleaf Hotel and Lounge
A stylish boutique hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina, offering guests chic accommodations, Southern hospitality, and a vibrant lounge experience in the heart of downtown.
Heights House Hotel
Heights House Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel offering chic accommodations, personalized service and a unique ambiance in a vibrant neighborhood.
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Things to do in Raleigh
Irregardless: "Irregardless" might not be a word, but this restaurant is a must when you’re in town. Unofficially the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the city, this laid-back spot is the perfect place to wind down after a day of meetings.
Red Hat Amphitheater: Gorgeous outdoor venue. Grab tickets for an evening concert or snag an open seat during lunch. Located in the center of town, it’s a perfect outdoor spot.
Heights House: Catch a concert on the lawn during their summer series. Or, grab a happy hour drink in this restored mansion-turned supper club.
Places to eat & drink in Raleigh
Breakfast to go: Boulted Bread
Casual dinner: Irregardless
Business casual dinner: Taverna Agora
Happy hour: Heights House
Nightcap: Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to North Carolina. For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Alaethea Hankins’s guide, The Perfect Girls' Weekend in Wilmington, North Carolina.