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With its rich diversity and modern economy, the fast-growing Raleigh area is perennially listed as one of the best places in the United States to live, work, raise children and retire.
It’s also a great place to visit.
Best known for state government and pioneering universities, Raleigh also offers a vibrant nightlife (pre-Covid, of course), fantastic shopping and a burgeoning food culture.
If you’re planning a trip, it pays to plan ahead; there are numerous places to eat, shop, stay and go.
EAT
Like any city its size, Raleigh has a cornucopia of fine restaurants. But one of the most exciting developments, especially in the downtown area, has been a growth in the number of food halls and mobile food trucks places where visitors can sample a variety of ethnic and traditional foods.