Caroline Makepeace

Caroline Makepeace is the co-founder of This is Raleigh. She loves helping people unplug from the chaos, follow their bliss, travel more and create better memories. Caz is the flighty Libran of the family, bringing harmony to the family through crystals, meditation, and downward dogs (and the odd glass of wine at 5pm). It's all about the balance, right? Follow her on Instagram.

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Step Back in Time on a Historic Mordecai House tour in Raleigh

As we learned on our recent walking tour of Dorothea Dix Park, it’s important to ...
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Hiking the Company Mill Trail, Umstead State Park

It’s easy to see why the 5.8-mile looped Company Mill Trail is one of the ...
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45+ Things to Do in Raleigh this weekend (Sept 19th – 25th, 2023)

Are you looking for fun things to do in Raleigh this weekend? This weekly update, ...
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17 Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Near Raleigh

If you only recently moved to Raleigh, you may not realize it, but Raleigh is ...
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17 Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Raleigh (and beyond) For 2023

Okay friends. It's nearly Oktoberfest in Raleigh time and I’m going to be real brave ...
Chair lift ride and ferris wheel at the state fair in Raleigh

Ultimate Guide to The NC State Fair (2023): All you need to know!

There’s probably no bigger celebration of local than the NC State Fair, the largest annual ...
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Welcome to Dorothea Dix Park: A Guide to Raleigh’s Urban Oasis

Hey Raleighites! Are you looking for a dose of green tranquility right in the heart ...
Swinging chairs ride at the state fair

22 of the BEST Raleigh Fall Festivals & Events (2023)

September is here, y'all. Back in Australia where we grew up, September was always the ...
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5 Top Neighborhoods in Apex, NC (suburban living near Raleigh)

If you’re interested in living in Apex, North Carolina, in this post we are sharing ...
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September Events 2023: What’s happening in Raleigh this month?

I often feel conflicted when September arrives. I'm so overjoyed as I absolutely love Fall ...
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