Craig Makepeace

Craig Makepeace is the co-founder and publisher of This Is Raleigh. Originally from Australia, he first moved to Raleigh in 2004 and fell in love with the city of oaks. He's a travel addict, sports fanatic, beach lover, and passionate craft beer drinker!

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14 Apex Restaurants The Locals Love!

Apex has lots of popular locally owned restaurants, cafes, and breweries around town. And if ...
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Home Update: New Lights & Fans from Butler Lighting

We finally got to realize our dream of being homeowners in the Raleigh area in ...
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Locals Guide To Downtown Raleigh (See, Eat, Drink, Shop)

Downtown Raleigh is our favorite of the seven areas that make up the municipality of ...
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25 + Things to Do in Raleigh in the Fall (see, eat, drink, play)

Happy Fall, ya'll. If you are looking for things to do in Raleigh in the ...
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11 Popular Cocktail Bars in Raleigh (and one hidden gem)

There’s a growing list of excellent cocktail bars in Raleigh. And while we are still ...
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Guide to Reynolds Coliseum (NC State University’s Iconic Venue)

A sporting highlight for me last year was sitting courtside at iconic Reynolds Coliseum for ...
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11 Top Farmers Markets in Raleigh You Must Check Out!

Visiting a farmers' market is one of our favorite things to do in Raleigh, or ...
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23 Unmissable Things To Do In Boone, North Carolina

If you want to check out the mountains in North Carolina on a getaway from ...
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9 Best Places To Go Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Raleigh, NC 

One of our favorite things to do on a good weather’s day to appreciate the ...

Guide to Visiting Umstead State Park: Activities + How to Get There

Located conveniently between Raleigh, Cary, and Durham in Wake County is the beautiful William B. ...
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