We first moved to Raleigh in 2004 and have been witness to its tremendous growth. We also have close friends who live in nearby Durham and know that city well. However, we have only lived in Raleigh ...

You know we’ve now arrived at the time when Raleigh experiences only three temperatures: hot, hotter, and hottest. Yep, summer in Raleigh can be intense, but we personally love it. You might be ...

If you’re planning on visiting Duke University in Durham, you’re not short of accommodation near Duke’s leafy campus to use as your base. However, Durham isn’t a one-size-fits-all destination. You can ...

One of our favorite summertime events in Raleigh is the sunflower field at Dorothea Dix Park. Here is everything you need to ...

We didn’t plan to fall for Danville. We drove up to this small city on the Dan River just over the border not really knowing what to expect. What we found was a layered little city with a ...

Raleigh has always had an innovative spirit, after all, it was a planned city to be the capital of North Carolina, and nothing within it was done by accident. Raleigh isn’t as brash or boastful, nor ...

There’s something extra magical about lacing up your skates under the Raleigh skyline while holiday lights shimmer all around you — and THE RINK at Red Hat Amphitheater brings that feeling to life ...

If you’re looking for a fun and easy local adventure that’s different from the usual weekend drive, hop on the train and spend the day in Selma. Just 30-minutes from Raleigh, this historic Johnston ...

If there’s one place in Raleigh that’s changing faster than the seasons, it’s North Hills. Once a simple shopping center, it’s evolved into a vibrant lifestyle district where you can start your ...

When it’s time to start rockin’ around a Christmas Tree, there is no shortage of places to do it in the Triangle region of North Carolina. Throughout the end of November and early December, Christmas ...