What to Do in Raleigh ⁄ Durham ⁄ Chapel Hill
This list was compiled from Independent Weekly's readers' and editors' top picks.
Restaurants
Allen & Son
(Barbecue)
6203 Millhouse Rd Chapel Hill NC
919-942-7576
919-942-7576
What you see is what you get -- and it's really good. They also sell pork skin to take home and fry up for yourself.
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Angus Barn
(Steakhouses)
9401 Glenwood Ave Raleigh NC
919-781-2444
919-781-2444
Bella Monica
(Italian)
3121-103 Edwards Mill Rd Raleigh NC
919-881-9778
919-881-9778
Carolina Ale House
(American)
2240 Walnut St Cary NC
919-854-9444
919-854-9444
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
(Barbecue)
170 East Davie Street Raleigh NC
919-809-8830
919-809-8830
Fiesta Grill
(Mexican)
3307 NC Hwy 54 W Chapel Hill NC
919-928-9002
919-928-9002
Guglhupf Bakery, Restaurant & Cafe
(Bakery, Cafes)
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd Durham NC
919-401-2600
919-401-2600
Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi
(Japanese)
4325 Glenwood Ave Raleigh NC
919-782-9708
919-782-9708
Lilly's Pizza
(Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly)
1813 Glenwood Ave Raleigh NC
919-833-0226
919-833-0226
Lime & Basil
(Vietnamese)
200 W Franklin St Chapel Hill NC
919-967-5055
919-967-5055
Mellow Mushroom
(Pizza)
410 Blackwell St Durham NC
919-680-8500
919-680-8500
Mellow Mushroom
(Pizza)
4300 NW Cary Parkway Cary NC
919-463-7779
919-463-7779
Milltown
(Eclectic/ New American)
307 E Main St Carrboro NC
919-968-2460
919-968-2460
Neomonde Bakery & Deli
(Mediterranean)
9650-149 Strickland Rd Raleigh NC
919-847-2700
919-847-2700
Neomonde Bakery & Deli
(Mediterranean)
3817 Beryl Rd Raleigh NC
919-828-1628
919-828-1628
Congratulations on 35 years in the Triangle!
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Poole's Diner
(Eclectic/ New American)
426 S McDowell St Raleigh NC
919-832-4477
919-832-4477
Revolution
(Eclectic/ New American)
107 W Main St Durham NC
919-956-9999
919-956-9999
I went there for the lunch counter specials. I was very well impressed by the food I ate that day. I'll be back with my wife. Gonzalo Fernández, Raleigh, NC
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Sawasdee Thai Restaurant
(Thai)
3601-107 Capital Blvd Raleigh NC
919-878-0049
919-878-0049
Taverna Agora
(Greek)
6101 Glenwood Ave Raleigh NC
919-881-8333
919-881-8333
The Borough
(American, Paid Advertising - LGBT-friendly Guide)
317 W Morgan St Raleigh NC
919-832-8433
919-832-8433
Best patio to eat and drink! Love the "How do you Q?" drink and The Uberwisconsin - grilled cheese!
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The Raleigh Times Bar
(American)
14 E Hargett St Raleigh NC
919-833-0999
919-833-0999
Tir na nOg Irish Pub & Restaurant
(Music Venue, Irish)
218 S Blount St Raleigh NC
919-833-7795
919-833-7795
Super great but always super loud.
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
(Music Venue, American)
100 E Franklin St Chapel Hill NC
919-929-8676
919-929-8676
This place is exactly as advertised....the Social Crossroads of Chapel HIll. Food's good - they just won the Shrimp and Grit Throwdown in Chapel Hill - service is friendly and I when I was there last there was a wedding
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Tyler's Restaurant & Taproom
(American)
324 Blackwell St Durham NC
919-433-0345
919-433-0345
Tyler's Restaurant & Taproom
(American)
1483 Beaver Creek Commons Dr Apex NC
919-355-1380
919-355-1380
One of our favorite go places on a monthly basis, Great food and large choice of Beer
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Arts & Entertainment
Ackland Art Museum
(Museum, University/College)
101 S Columbia St Chapel Hill NC
919-843-1611
919-843-1611
ArtsCenter
(Art Gallery, Music Venue, Theater)
300-G E Main St Carrboro NC
919-929-2787
919-929-2787
Artspace
(Art Gallery)
201 E Davie St Raleigh NC
919-821-2787
919-821-2787
Autonomy Gallery & Studio
(Art Gallery)
1201 W Lenoir St Raleigh NC
919-829-0709
919-829-0709
224 Polk St Raleigh NC
919-834-4001
919-834-4001
Busy Bee Cafe
(Music Venue)
225 S Wilmington St Raleigh NC
919-424-7817
919-424-7817
Carolina Theatre
(Movie Theater, Theater)
309 W Morgan St Durham NC
919-560-3030
919-560-3030
Colony Theater
(Movie Theater)
5438 Six Forks Rd Raleigh NC
919-856-0111
919-856-0111
Duke Campus: Cameron Indoor Stadium
(Music Venue, University/College)
301 Whitford Drive Durham NC
He's Not Here
(Music Venue, Bar)
112 1/2 W Franklin St Chapel Hill NC
919-942-7939
919-942-7939
Lincoln Theatre
(Music Venue)
126 E Cabarrus St Raleigh NC
919-821-4111
919-821-4111
Meymandi Concert Hall
(Theater)
2 E South St Raleigh NC
919-996-8700
919-996-8700
Mission Valley Cinema
(Movie Theater)
2109-124 Avent Ferry Rd Raleigh NC
919-856-0111
919-856-0111
Museum of Life & Science
(Museum)
433 Murray Ave Durham NC
919-220-5429
919-220-5429
NC Museum of Art
(Museum)
2110 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh NC
Info 919-839-6262, tickets 919-715-5923
Info 919-839-6262, tickets 919-715-5923
The summer concert series at the museum has been a good one. There have been some storms and some very hot nights but that hasn't stopped some great performances from taking place. Really enjoyed the Lucinda Williams show. She's always
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PNC Arena
(Arena, Music Venue)
1400 Edwards Mill Rd Raleigh NC
Office 919-861-2300, Tickets 1-800-745-3000
Office 919-861-2300, Tickets 1-800-745-3000
Raleigh Little Theatre
(Theater)
301 Pogue St Raleigh NC
Office 919-821-4579, Tickets 919-821-3111
Office 919-821-4579, Tickets 919-821-3111
Rialto Theatre
(Movie Theater)
1620 Glenwood Ave Raleigh NC
919-856-8683
919-856-8683
Somerhill Gallery
(Art Gallery)
303 S Roxboro St Durham NC
919-688-8868
919-688-8868
Do you need any volunteers to work in the Gallery :-)?
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The CC Nightclub
(Music Venue)
313 W Hargett St Raleigh NC
919-755-9599
919-755-9599
The Federal
(Music Venue, Eclectic/ New American)
914 W Main St Durham NC
919-680-8611
919-680-8611
Theatre In The Park
(Theater)
107 Pullen Rd Raleigh NC
Office 919-831-6936, Tickets 919-831-6058
Office 919-831-6936, Tickets 919-831-6058
Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
(Arena, Music Venue)
3801 Rock Quarry Rd Raleigh NC
800-745-3000
800-745-3000
Tir na nOg Irish Pub & Restaurant
(Music Venue, Irish)
218 S Blount St Raleigh NC
919-833-7795
919-833-7795
Super great but always super loud.
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
(Music Venue, American)
100 E Franklin St Chapel Hill NC
919-929-8676
919-929-8676
This place is exactly as advertised....the Social Crossroads of Chapel HIll. Food's good - they just won the Shrimp and Grit Throwdown in Chapel Hill - service is friendly and I when I was there last there was a wedding
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Community
Ackland Art Museum
(Museum, University/College)
101 S Columbia St Chapel Hill NC
919-843-1611
919-843-1611
Duke Campus: Cameron Indoor Stadium
(Music Venue, University/College)
301 Whitford Drive Durham NC
Linda's Bar & Grill
(General Business)
203 East Franklin Street Chapel Hill NC
919-929-6663
919-929-6663
Nasher Museum of Art
(Museum, University/College)
2001 Campus Dr Durham NC
919-684-5135
919-684-5135
The Borough
(American, Paid Advertising - LGBT-friendly Guide)
317 W Morgan St Raleigh NC
919-832-8433
919-832-8433
Best patio to eat and drink! Love the "How do you Q?" drink and The Uberwisconsin - grilled cheese!
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UNC Campus: Carolina Union Gallery
(Art Gallery, University/College)
209 South Rd Chapel Hill NC
919-966-3128
919-966-3128
UNC Campus: Historic Playmakers Theatre
(Theater, University/College)
202 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill NC
