48 HOUR ITINERARY – HOW TO VISIT RALEIGH IN TWO DAYS (LOCAL’S GUIDE)

If you are planning to visit Raleigh over a 48 hour period, we are excited to show you around.

We have called this city our home for 10+ years now, and the below two-day itinerary is our personal guide on the best things to do in Raleigh including where to eat, drink, play and stay!

Big Ed’s Restaurant City Market

This is the local experience you’re looking for. Here you can expect generous portions of Southern comfort food, a laid-back vibe with a collection of funky antiques hanging from the ceiling, warm Southern hospitality, and food like what grandma used to make.

BREAKFAST

COFFEE (AND MORNING STROLL)

Leave Big Ed’s restaurant via the cobblestone streets of City Market and head towards nearby Moore Square to stretch your legs and take in the city skyline.

Moore Square

You’ll find a large open lawn area, magnificent oak trees, a shaded “tree house” area for kids, 30-foot-wide sidewalks on the edge of the park, and a small splash pad for kids during the warmer months.

MID-MORNING ACTIVITIES

Fayetteville Street is the central thoroughfare of downtown Raleigh and is bookended by the State Capitol Building to the north, and the Performing Arts Center to the south.

Fayetteville Street

The North Carolina State Capitol Building

Tours of the building are self-guided and admission is free. And don’t miss explore the monuments and statues on display outside in the grounds among magnificent oak trees – Raleigh is nicknamed “city of oaks” for a reason!

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