What to do and where to eat and drink across four up-and-coming districts in Raleigh, from Smoky Hollow to Raleigh Iron Works and more.
Where to Ruff It In Raleigh
Sniff out the best dog-friendly spots in Downtown Raleigh with our ultimate pet-friendly guide—from patios and pup menus to dog parks.
Foundation’s Dix Whiskey
Foundation’s just-launched Dix Whiskey is made with NC-based Cook’s Mill and aged with reclaimed white oak from Dix Park.
Golden-Hour Gems: Where to Catch the Best Sunsets in Raleigh
Discover the best spots to catch Raleigh’s stunning sunset views—from skyline overlooks to quiet garden escapes and more.
Taking the Temp on Local News
All the local news you need to know now, from Hurricane Helene recovery efforts to city and state rankings to RDU’s newest direct flights.
Gipson Play Plaza Opening in June
Raleigh’s upcoming 18.5-acre Gipson Play Plaza will attract and amuse one million annual locals and visitors of all ages.
Taking the Temp April 2025
From a new potential Dreamville Festival to more RDU flights, here’s the latest local news nuggets to skim during your morning cup of coffee.
Best & Worst: Dreamville Festival 2025
As the final Dreamville Festival comes to a close, we recap the good, bad and dreamy moments of this year’s fest.
The Fifth & Final Dreamville Festival
On April 5–6, J. Cole will deliver his fifth and final Dreamville Festival at Dix Park, with artists like GloRilla and more.
Raleigh Magazine’s 2025 Hot Tickets
From hot-ticket concerts and epic fests to arts, theater, comedy and beyond, Raleigh’s lineup this year is stacked.