Raleigh Highlights

Setting up our Web design shop in Raleigh, NC has been great for us so far, but it isn’t all work! We’ve found some truly unique and fun stuff in Raleigh, and we wanted to share!

42nd Street Oyster Bar

42nd Street Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill
508 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603   (919) 831-2811 

This establishment has been around for nearly 80 years, starting life as a grocery selling beer and oysters. Despite changing management multiple times, the bar has retained its classic feel and fun atmosphere. It was, and is, the place to go for oysters and a cold beer, though they serve much more as well.

 Goodnights

Goodnight’s Comedy Club
861 West Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27603   (919) 828-5233

Goodnight’s is a nationally recognized comedy club, and has seen a great deal of notable comedians perform. The club offers a lot of laughs, and a lot of food at great prices. Its earned national acclaim too, making a list of “10 places to sit down and see stand up” in USA Today.

 

North Carolina Museum of Art

2110 Blue Ridge Road,  Raleigh, NC 27607   (919) 839-6262

Beginning after 139 European works of art were aquired in 1947, the North Carolina Museum of Art has grown in size tremendously. Today it holds a vast collection of in-house permanent art, and also supports many travelling exhibits. The museum holds enough art that even someone barely interested in the contents could spend hours browsing. In addition to the art, the museum features a cafe, large enough to hold plenty of visitors, and serves food that surpasses most “museum food”.

 

The Warehouse District
Raleigh’s Warehouse district is a haven for arts and entertainment, full of life in what could have become a desolate area. The district is home to several notable establishments, such as the Flying Saucer, and the Pit. Basically, there’s just a ton to do here!

  The V Foundation

  The V Foundation

Founded by Jim Valano and ESPN, the V Foundation has raised more than 90 million dollars since 1993 in its fight against cancer. Jim Valano was a former NC State basketball coach, who rallied friends and family during his fight with cancer, to carry on the fight when he passed.

 

 The Carolina Hurricanes

The Hurricanes are relatively new to North Carolina, relocating and renaming in 1997. Although North Carolina seems an odd choice for a hockey team, the Hurricanes have found success here, winning the Stanley Cup in 2006.


Higher Education

We knew there were a bunch of schools in Raleigh, but we had no idea how many. All of these are in Raleigh, or are nearby.

In conclusion, we love Raleigh so far. It’s pretty doubtful things will change!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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