Photo coming — Eastern NC barbecue
Eastern NC barbecue
Whole-hog, vinegar sauce; the regional style.
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Where to eat in Raleigh: the local short list
Eastern NC barbecue, biscuits and the food-hall scene.
Photo coming — Biscuits
Biscuits
The Triangle's biscuit culture.
Photo coming — Morgan Street Food Hall
Morgan Street Food Hall
The downtown canteen.
Good to know
What airport serves Raleigh?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), ~20 km northwest; GoTriangle buses and shuttles.
What is Raleigh known for?
The City of Oaks: free museums, the Canes, and the Triangle's college-town energy.
What sport does Raleigh live for?
Hockey town: the Carolina Hurricanes (2006 Stanley Cup champs) at Lenovo Center. The Canes are the pro passion. College sports dominate: NC State in Raleigh, Duke and UNC 30 minutes away — the Research Triangle is America's great college-sports hotbed.
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
Check the festival calendar above — timing a trip around the town's big festivals is the insider move.
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