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The Road to Raleigh, N.C.
BY PLANE
Non-stop service to RDUInternational
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RDU International Airport
• More than 400 daily arrivals and departures• More than 60 nonstop markets served• More than 50 domestic nonstop markets• Six international non-stop flights• Nine major airlines• More than 11 million passengers each year• 20-minute drive to downtown Raleigh
BY TRAIN
Amtrak train service runs from New York through Raleigh to Miami. Downtown Raleigh is home to the brand-new Union Station.
BY BUS
Raleigh, N.C., is accessible from outside the region via Greyhound bus service. Within the area, the GoRaleigh, GoCary, R-LINE and Wolfline bus systems provide riders with an extensive network of local routes.
The Research Triangle Region (Raleigh area, Durham and Chapel Hill) is served by the GoTriangle bus service.
• A superb network of interstates and highways makes getting toRaleigh easy from any direction.
• I-40, one of the nation’s primary east-west interstates, passesthrough Raleigh, N.C.
• I-95 (north-south) and I-85 (north-south) pass within 40 miles.
Distance to Raleigh from other U.S. citiescity ................................distance (mi.)
Asheville, N.C. ............................... 241
Atlanta, Ga. .................................... 424
Charleston, S.C. ............................. 245
Charlotte, N.C. .............................. 143
Memphis, Tenn. ............................. 750
Nashville, Tenn. ............................. 515
New York, N.Y. ............................... 489
Orlando, Fla. .................................. 588
Philadelphia, Pa. ............................ 383
Washington, D.C. .......................... 251
Wilmington, N.C. .......................... 123
BY CAR
HOW TO GET AROUND
Raleigh, N.C., has numerous choices for getting around. Downtown Raleigh is a walkable place with restaurants and shopping at your fingertips, or take a readily available R-LINE downtown circulator bus, shuttle or private car to the destination of your choice. You can always request an Uber or a Lyft or flag down one of the local rickshaws for a convenient, environmentally-conscious ride.
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Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau Public Relations and International
Tourism DepartmentContacts:
Scott Peacock • [email protected] Jessica Holt • [email protected]
www.visitRaleigh.com
RDU International Airport
Union Station
The Mayton InnThis boutique, full service, Georgian-style inn is part of the Conde Nast Hotel Collection. The property has a relaxed atmosphere with a touch of elegance. This property also includes a contemporary southern restaurant called Verandah, the Tonic Remedies spa and a cocktail lounge.
UNIQUE LODGING
The Umstead Hotel and SpaFive Star and Five Diamond independently-owned hotel drawing inspiration from art and nature. The property features stunning interiors punctuated with privately curated fine art, 150 spacious guest rooms and suites, world-class cuisine, a stimulating spa and a serene woodland setting. In November 2019 the hotel began a $14 million total renovation of its rooms and corridors. Bar and lounge renovations begin in August and Heron's restaurant renovations started in September.
The Longleaf HotelA modernized mid-century gem sitting at the northern gateway to downtown Raleigh not far from the museums, State Capitol, Glenwood South district and more. The state’s namesake is the longleaf pine, which inspired every aspect of this renovation of a vintage motor lodge. This 56 room property opened in January.
Origin RaleighLocated between the Glenwood South and Warehouse Districts in downtown Raleigh, this incredibly-stylish and modern full-service property opened in March. The vibrant 126-room, seven-story boutique hotel with locally-inspired décor includes event space and a plant-forward restaurant called Good Day Good Night.
Why Raleigh, N.C.? RALEIGH, N.C. AT A GLANCE
• 11 colleges and universities• 30+ craft breweries• 40+ free attractions• Award-winning cuisine• Live music/outdoor venues• North Carolina State Capitol• Unique shopping• Year-round festivals and events
ARTS & CULTURE
Raleigh, N.C., is often dubbed the “Smithsonian of the South,” based on an abundance of high-quality, FREE museums, historic attractions, performing arts and educational institutions including:• CAM Raleigh (Contemporary Art Museum)• North Carolina Museum of Art• North Carolina Museum of History• North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences• North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
• Greater Raleigh gains an average of 47 new residents each day (India, China and Mexico are the top three originating countries of those moving here from abroad).
• More than 30 percent of the population is non-white.
• Raleigh’s median age is nearly three years younger than the rest of the state.
CULINARY
It’s a great time to be a foodie in Raleigh, N.C., which has one of the most progressive and award-winning culinary scenes in the U.S. Continuously evolving, Raleigh chefs are truly redefining and re-imagining both Southern cooking and global flavors. From the world’s largest beer garden to award-winning Pan-Asian cuisine, chocolatiers, 30+ craft-breweries and distilleries and of course famous North Carolina barbecue, there is so much waiting to be discovered on your next visit!
Origin Raleigh
Transfer Co. Food Hall
Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau Public Relations and International
Tourism DepartmentContacts:
Scott Peacock • [email protected] Jessica Holt • [email protected]
www.visitRaleigh.com
Guest House RaleighDowntown Raleigh's first boutique inn opened Fall 2018 under husband-wife duo Matt Tomasulo and Nicole Alvarez. The couple moved and renovated the Gorham House—a historic home built in the 1880s—turning it into a unique, design-forward, intimate eight-room property. Comfy common spaces include the historic parlor and study, spacious kitchen and a backyard courtyard with skyline views.
Guest House Raleigh
WHAT’S NEWin Raleigh, N.C.
Culinary and Nightlife News Newly Opened
Five-time James Beard award semifinalist Scott Crawford, owner of Crawford and Son, opened a new restaurant called Jolie. The French-inspired bistro offers casual French classics with a modern twist. The cozy, yet lively, space serves French wine and has it's own Brewery Bhavana beer. Named for his daughter, and the French word "pretty," Jolie opened this Summer right beside Crawford and Son, in the Person Street district. Crawford has also announced plans to open a steakhouse called Crawford Brothers in Cary in 2021.
Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau
421 Fayetteville St., Ste. 1505 Raleigh, N.C. 27601
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Downtown Raleigh's historic Olde East neighborhood is now home to a 43,000-square-foot food hall, market and gathering place named Transfer Co. Vendors have production space and restaurant or retail counters, as well as space for events that welcome the community, city and beyond. The food hall is also home to a large courtyeard, 300-person ballroom, a 50+ desk coworking space and:
A lifestyle dining concept; not to be confused with a food court. The establishment features a partnering confluence of local favorite eateries and restaurants as well as food retailers. The goal is to introduce cross-meal ordering, where different meals are enjoyed in a shared seating area. The 22,000+ sq.ft. food hall brings something fun and new to downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District. New tenants include Aunty Betty's Gin Bar, Primal Cuts and Pazza Pasta opening soon.
Tucked beneath Garland and Kings is a subterranean cocktail bar and music venue called Neptunes, co-owned by James Beard nominated chef Cheetie Kumar. Early this year she'll be rolling out a simple, vegetarian-focused bar menu and revamped cocktail program. As Neptunes was her first venture, it's coming full circle as an extension of Garland with its own food menu.
Poole'side Pies
After spending a Summer on a pizza tasting tour of Italy, 2019 James Beard Foundation Outstanding Chef winner Ashley Christensen opened a Neapolitan-style pizza joint located next to Poole's Diner (her original downtown eatery). Two standout features of the restaurant are the 6,000-pound wood-burning oven and a 50-foot-long skylight that shows off an interior full of fun design details.
Jolie
Transfer Co. Food Hall
Transfer Co. Food Hall
• Locals Oyster Bar
• Benchwarmers Bagels
Wood-fired bagels and craft coffee can be found at this collaboration between Raleigh's beloved Boulted Bread and Jubala Coffee. This is not your average bagel shop as the chef-driven menu includes cured lox with deviled egg spread.
Locals Seafood has delivered high-quality N.C. seafood since 2010, and their first restaurant Locals Oyster Bar boasts a taste of the coastline in the middle of Raleigh. The raw bar focuses on N.C.’s cultivated and wild oysters. Tides, season and weather determine which oysters will be shucking for hungry diners. Also enjoy oyster poutine, smoked fish dip and more.
Jolie
Morgan Street Food Hall
Coming Soon
Neptunes Parlour
Year of BBQWith a plate of barbecue in hand, all is right with the world. Pitmasters across the state are converging on Raleigh to make it the BBQ Capital of N.C. this year. Longleaf Swine is graduating from food truck to brick-and-mortar in downtown Raleigh's historic Oakwood neighborhood. Fourth generation pitmaster and James Beard finalist Sam Jones is opening his second Sam Jones BBQ in downtown Raleigh later this year. Wyatt Dickson will launch Wyatt's Whole Hog Barbecue in Gateway Plaza as an offshoot of his Durham eatery. Midtown Raleigh will be home to Ed Mitchell's new collaboration, The Preserve. Recently opened: Champion pitmaster Christopher Prieto's Prime Barbecue in Knightdale and Shady’s barbecue bar in Garner.
Poole'side Pies
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For more information, contact:
Jessica Holt, Public Relations and International Tourism Manager 919.645.2654 • [email protected]
More than 5,000 works of art spanning from antiquity to the present day make up the bulk of masterpieces you'll find at NCMA.
The Park's vast trail system is designed for walking, jogging, hiking and cycling. Explore more than 30 works of art surrounding the outside of the museum and along the trails and greenway paths. Don't miss the Rodin Garden and the trio of Gyre rings (pictured below).
Noteworth Attractions Robertson Millpond PreserveTransport to a long-ago place and time at this 85-acre refuge for nature lovers, canoeists and kayakers in Wendell. The area's notable for its rich environmental and cultural history. Looking around you'll think you're in the Great Dismal Swamp! Paddle the millpond in a non-moterized boat, explore natural areas and fish in designated areas. Located 23 minutes outside of downtown Raleigh.
Scott Peacock, Director of Public Relations and International Tourism 919.645.2676 • [email protected]
One of four public spaces that was designated by the founders of Raleigh in 1792, downtown Raleigh's Moore Square Park recently completed a new master plan. The $12.5 million renovation included landscaping, construction of a small cafe (Square Burger), concert area, water feature and more. The grand opening celebration took place on Aug. 3, 2019.
Pre-COVID, RDU was averaging more than 400 daily arrivals and departures and service to 55+ destinations via nonstop flights. In June 2019, Air Canada added a nonstop daily flight to Montreal, Canada. This year RDU added some local flair to the airport with a full craft beer bar and robust menu at Raleigh Brewing Taproom. Due to less travelers amid COVID, RDU's most important capital projects have advanced ahead of schedule. In April the primary runway preservation project was completed, and its second runway is currently being repaired.
Hotel News Newly Opened
Origin RaleighLocated between the Glenwood South and Warehouse Districts in downtown Raleigh, this incredibly-stylish and modern full-service property opened in March. The vibrant 126-room, seven-story boutique hotel with locally-inspired décor includes event space and a plant-forward restaurant called Good Day Good Night.
Coming Soon
Heights House HotelThis property is currently being renovated and restored to be a 10-room boutique inn and gathering space. It was created from an 1858 Italianate style historic mansion in the Boylan Heights neighborhood. This National and Raleigh Historic Landmark is one of the few remaining pre-civil war houses in the area and is estimated to open in late 2020.
Guest House Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh's first boutique inn opened Fall 2018 under husband-wife duo Matt Tomasulo and Nicole Alvarez. The couple moved and renovated the Gorham House—a historic home built in the 1880s—and turned it into a super-unique, design-forward, intimate eight-room property. Comfy common spaces include the historic parlor and study, spacious kitchen and a backyard courtyard with skyline views.
TransportationRDU International Airport
Robertson Millpond Preserve
North Carolina Museum of Art and Museum Park
Moore Square Park
The Longleaf HotelA modernized mid-century gem sitting at the northern gateway to downtown Raleigh not far from the museums, State Capitol, Glenwood South district and more. The state’s namesake is the longleaf pine, which inspired every aspect of this modern renovation of a vintage motor lodge. This 56 room property opened in Jan.
The Umstead Hotel and SpaFive Star and Five Diamond independently owned hotel drawing inspiration from art and nature. The property features stunning interiors punctuated with privately curated fine art, 150 spacious guest rooms and suites, world-class cuisine, a stimulating spa and a serene woodland setting. This year the hotel completed a $14 million total
Origin Raleigh
Moore Square Park RenovationMuseum Park at NCMA
With the largest museum art park in the country, Museum Park's more than 160 acres of meadows, woodlands, gardens and creeks, is now even bigger. In Fall 2016 Museum Park wrapped up an expansion project which added contemporary gardens, a promenade connecting the park and galleries, hundreds of new trees and an elliptical lawn overlooking the park's rolling meadow.
renovation of its rooms and corridors. The bar and lounge began renovations in Aug., and Herons restaurant renovations began this Fall.