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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Podcast 50: Brandon McCraney, Founder of Olde Raleigh Distillery

Brandon McCraney is the owner, operator, and master blender at Olde Raleigh Distillery in Zebulon ...
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25 Things To Know Before You Attend Dreamville Festival Raleigh (2023)

One of the premier and most popular events in Raleigh is the Dreamville Festival, created ...
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15 Top Lakes Near Raleigh NC (for Adventure + Relaxation)

Ahh, lake life! We grew up on the beaches of Australia but have fallen in ...
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The Lincoln Theatre: Raleigh’s Historic Live Music Venue

We have seen a lot of great live music in Raleigh at the bigger venues ...
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Podcast 49: International Flights from Raleigh Durham Airport

We love our local Raleigh Durham Airport (RDU) for many reasons, and in this episode, ...
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25 Fantastic Raleigh Trails (for Hiking, Biking, Running, or a Gentle Stroll)

In case you don’t know, 2023 is the Year of the Trail in North Carolina ...
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Podcast 48: Health & Wellness Companies We Use in Raleigh

We prescribe to the notion that "prevention is better than cure" when it comes to ...
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Guide to Carter-Finley Stadium: Home of NC State Football (& Stadium Series Hockey)

Carter–Finley Stadium is home to the North Carolina State Wolfpack football team. Known as A ...
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48 Hours in Downtown Asheville NC (See, Eat, Drink and Stay)

You’ve been asking us for more ideas on getaways from Raleigh, and downtown Asheville is ...
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Boylan Heights Neighborhood Guide (Live, Eat, Drink, Arts)

The historic Boylan Heights neighborhood is one of the premier places to live in Raleigh ...
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