(01-29-2013 06:17 AM)Wolfman Wrote:  In Raleigh - Glenwood South has a collection of bars and restaurants, all within walking distance. You will find everything from "suit and tie required" to "stumble in."

Char-Grill is a 50s style hamburger joint. The original is across the street from NCSU campus. Most don't have indoor seating. The menu is somewhat limited but it is a 50s style burger joint. For BBQ try the Pit (see thread about BBQ)

There is a variety of museums. If you have kids, Natural History is a must. They have a decent dinosaur exhibit and kids love the 4th floor (bugs!). Plus it is free, donations accepted. There is also Exporus (or whatever its new name is) a kids activity museum with an IMAX theater.

The State Fair runs from 10/17 - 10/26 this year. The fairgrounds are literally across the street from the football stadium. Leave your car at the stadium and walk across the street. You can see wildlife like cows and pigs (don't touch please), eat fried Twinkies, then throw it all up on some bizarre ride.

For architecture, Dorton Arena (at fair grounds) is the original saddle dome.

For live music add the Lincoln Theater in downtown Raleigh. A variety of national acts come through. Robert Earl Keene is there tonight, saw the Steep Canyon Rangers there last Saturday, Government Mule played outside there a while back, Rap acts for you young sports, Jimmy Herring and the Ringers for jazz fans, pretty much whatever floats your boat if you hit it on the right night.