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I’m back with your afternoon reel. Confidence continues to increase for a significant Winter Storm that’ll impact parts of the state. The notion that a nice snowstorm is coming is not true; it’s either gonna be mostly sleet or freezing rain, with a burst of snow for some. The threat of power outages is increasing, but we will fine-tune the highest risk over the next 24-36 hours. There’s no reason to panic, but you should be aware of potential impacts. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for most of Central and Western NC by the National Weather Service. I’ll keep you updated as much as possible. #ncwx #ncmountains #winterstorm
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I’m back with your afternoon reel. Confidence continues to increase for a significant Winter Storm that’ll impact parts of the state. The notion that a nice snowstorm is coming is not true; it’s either gonna be mostly sleet or freezing rain, with a burst of snow for some. The threat of power outages is increasing, but we will fine-tune the highest risk over the next 24-36 hours. There’s no reason to panic, but you should be aware of potential impacts. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for most of Central and Western NC by the National Weather Service. I’ll keep you updated as much as possible. #ncwx #ncmountains #winterstorm
🧊 Winter Storm/ Ice Storm Update! Hi all, I’m back with another reel. Our event is knocking on the doorstep. It’ll bring significant impacts, power outages (potentially long-lasting), followed by bitter cold into next week. Be sure to finish up your final preparations, while it is quiet! We’re hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, take a deep breath, we will be just fine! I’ll keep you updated as I see things! -Ethan #ncwx #ncmountains #winterstorm #icestorm
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🧊 Winter Storm/ Ice Storm Update! Hi all, I’m back with another reel. Our event is knocking on the doorstep. It’ll bring significant impacts, power outages (potentially long-lasting), followed by bitter cold into next week. Be sure to finish up your final preparations, while it is quiet! We’re hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, take a deep breath, we will be just fine! I’ll keep you updated as I see things! -Ethan #ncwx #ncmountains #winterstorm #icestorm
ART • Have you seen the Astronaut Christina Koch mural in Raleigh? You might have missed it. If you’ve seen it, you might not have noticed it was her! 🌔 Spark of Life is a mural by @ArtOfJohnPugh on @ncstatecentennial campus. His (non-AI generated) interpretation of the birth and emergence of AI is represented by a sculpture of Artemis, god of the hunt and the moon. 🌓 Artemis was used as a depiction of artificial intelligence coming alive and pushing out the boundaries of the walls that contained her. As she comes to life, she’s looking up at the moon! 🌒 Look closely and you’ll see that one of the two people crafting her is Christina Koch @astro_christina , the astronaut who just went to the moon and back! Artemis Il could not be contained - nor could NC native and @ncstate grad Christina Koch! 🌖 The mural was completed in the summer of 2024 - and is located (appropriately) on @ncstatecentennial campus. 📍930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh NC If you’re there during the week, be sure to check out the nearby location of @321coffee, located in this building. It’s open from 7am-4pm on weekdays. 🌓 John Pugh is one of the premier Trompe L’oeil artists in the country. Thanks to Lincoln Property Company for funding this amazing piece of public art. And to @griffiths.simon for his help in bringing it here. 🌔 Have you seen Spark of Life? Been to Centennial Campus lately? Tell me in the comments. And FOLLOW @experience_raleigh for more! 🌔
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ART • Have you seen the Astronaut Christina Koch mural in Raleigh? You might have missed it. If you’ve seen it, you might not have noticed it was her! 🌔 Spark of Life is a mural by @ArtOfJohnPugh on @ncstatecentennial campus. His (non-AI generated) interpretation of the birth and emergence of AI is represented by a sculpture of Artemis, god of the hunt and the moon. 🌓 Artemis was used as a depiction of artificial intelligence coming alive and pushing out the boundaries of the walls that contained her. As she comes to life, she’s looking up at the moon! 🌒 Look closely and you’ll see that one of the two people crafting her is Christina Koch @astro_christina , the astronaut who just went to the moon and back! Artemis Il could not be contained - nor could NC native and @ncstate grad Christina Koch! 🌖 The mural was completed in the summer of 2024 - and is located (appropriately) on @ncstatecentennial campus. 📍930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh NC If you’re there during the week, be sure to check out the nearby location of @321coffee, located in this building. It’s open from 7am-4pm on weekdays. 🌓 John Pugh is one of the premier Trompe L’oeil artists in the country. Thanks to Lincoln Property Company for funding this amazing piece of public art. And to @griffiths.simon for his help in bringing it here. 🌔 Have you seen Spark of Life? Been to Centennial Campus lately? Tell me in the comments. And FOLLOW @experience_raleigh for more! 🌔
FESTIVAL • The largest Asian food and culture festival in the US is back! Dream Asia Festival 2026 is coming back to Winston-Salem April 24-26th. Yes, there’s over 80 food vendors - but there’s so much more! From 30+ anime and merch vendors to karaoke, cosplay, and K-pop, there’s something for everyone. Plus kids 10 and under get in free and service animals are welcome. 🍜 Dream Asia celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of Asian cultures through food, music, art and community. ✨Dream Asia Festival 📍Winston-Salem Fairgrounds 📆 April 24-26, 2026 ⏱️ Friday 4pm-10pm ⏱️ Sat-Sun 10am-10pm Get your tickets at my Link in bio and use EXPERIENCE10 for 10% off. 🐲 What activity will you be doing first? What food will you be looking for? Tell me in the comments. And SEND this to your friends who need to go! 🥟
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FESTIVAL • The largest Asian food and culture festival in the US is back! Dream Asia Festival 2026 is coming back to Winston-Salem April 24-26th. Yes, there’s over 80 food vendors - but there’s so much more! From 30+ anime and merch vendors to karaoke, cosplay, and K-pop, there’s something for everyone. Plus kids 10 and under get in free and service animals are welcome. 🍜 Dream Asia celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of Asian cultures through food, music, art and community. ✨Dream Asia Festival 📍Winston-Salem Fairgrounds 📆 April 24-26, 2026 ⏱️ Friday 4pm-10pm ⏱️ Sat-Sun 10am-10pm Get your tickets at my Link in bio and use EXPERIENCE10 for 10% off. 🐲 What activity will you be doing first? What food will you be looking for? Tell me in the comments. And SEND this to your friends who need to go! 🥟
FLY • Ireland is a little bit closer now! The inaugural @aerlingus flight between @flyrdu and @dublinairport launched today! ✈️ Nonstop flights will operate five times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday) on a 184-seat Airbus 321XLR. 🍀 I could not be more excited about this new service. Not only because of the convenience to Ireland, but to other cities as well. The flight offers connections to more than 20 destinations across the UK and Europe. Furthermore, passengers flying to the US from Dublin can connect from 10 UK airports, and take advantage of US Immigration’s pre-clearance facility allowing them to arrive as domestic passengers. ✈️ Are you as excited about RDU-DUB as I am? Do you have a trip planned? Tell me in the comments! 🍀
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FLY • Ireland is a little bit closer now! The inaugural @aerlingus flight between @flyrdu and @dublinairport launched today! ✈️ Nonstop flights will operate five times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday) on a 184-seat Airbus 321XLR. 🍀 I could not be more excited about this new service. Not only because of the convenience to Ireland, but to other cities as well. The flight offers connections to more than 20 destinations across the UK and Europe. Furthermore, passengers flying to the US from Dublin can connect from 10 UK airports, and take advantage of US Immigration’s pre-clearance facility allowing them to arrive as domestic passengers. ✈️ Are you as excited about RDU-DUB as I am? Do you have a trip planned? Tell me in the comments! 🍀
TROLLS • The Trolls are here! Something magical is living in Dix Park! 🪾 Internationally acclaimed Danish artist Thomas Dambo created five large-scale, whimsical trolls made entirely from repurposed materials. And they were constructed with help from hundreds of local volunteers! 🪾 They’re putting the finishing touches on them this weekend for their official debut in 2 weeks. 🪾 Raleigh’s trolls are part of a larger family of seven coming to North Carolina, with one more making its home in High Point and one in Charlotte. Together, they form Thomas Dambo’s biggest U.S. installation to date. He’s already built more than 150 trolls across five continents and 23 US states. 🪾 That’s not all. Asheville will host a related traveling exhibition at the NC Arboretum in beginning November 15. 🪾 “Waste No More” is one of Dambo’s mottos, as his mission is to show the world that trash can be turned into something beautiful. ✨“That we can create joy and connection without consuming more.”✨ 🪾 The 600-foot “tail” that connects the baby troll with its mother is made from bourbon barrels. Other materials used came from fences, shingles, and even a barn! They worked with @raleighreclaimed and @habitatforhumanity, among other individuals and groups. 🪾 Their exact hiding spots in Dix Park are a secret for now, and I don’t want to spoil any surprises. They’re located in at least 3 different sections of the park. And it will be fun for kids of all ages to search, explore, and discover these amazing creations. They are truly wonderful! Awe inspiring! 🪾 Do you like learning about new art and fun things to do in Raleigh? Follow @experience_raleigh for more. Have you heard about the trolls? Are you excited to discover them? Tell me in the comments. 🪾
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TROLLS • The Trolls are here! Something magical is living in Dix Park! 🪾 Internationally acclaimed Danish artist Thomas Dambo created five large-scale, whimsical trolls made entirely from repurposed materials. And they were constructed with help from hundreds of local volunteers! 🪾 They’re putting the finishing touches on them this weekend for their official debut in 2 weeks. 🪾 Raleigh’s trolls are part of a larger family of seven coming to North Carolina, with one more making its home in High Point and one in Charlotte. Together, they form Thomas Dambo’s biggest U.S. installation to date. He’s already built more than 150 trolls across five continents and 23 US states. 🪾 That’s not all. Asheville will host a related traveling exhibition at the NC Arboretum in beginning November 15. 🪾 “Waste No More” is one of Dambo’s mottos, as his mission is to show the world that trash can be turned into something beautiful. ✨“That we can create joy and connection without consuming more.”✨ 🪾 The 600-foot “tail” that connects the baby troll with its mother is made from bourbon barrels. Other materials used came from fences, shingles, and even a barn! They worked with @raleighreclaimed and @habitatforhumanity, among other individuals and groups. 🪾 Their exact hiding spots in Dix Park are a secret for now, and I don’t want to spoil any surprises. They’re located in at least 3 different sections of the park. And it will be fun for kids of all ages to search, explore, and discover these amazing creations. They are truly wonderful! Awe inspiring! 🪾 Do you like learning about new art and fun things to do in Raleigh? Follow @experience_raleigh for more. Have you heard about the trolls? Are you excited to discover them? Tell me in the comments. 🪾
POV • It’s Earth Day. Your city is in a drought. There are water restrictions. But your car is still covered in pollen! What do you do? [#autobellpartner] 💦 Go to @autobellcarwash of course! Wait. What? Isn’t that wasteful? Not at all! Consider this: 💧Not all car washing is equal, especially in times like this. Where you wash your car matters more than ever. 💧An Autobell car wash uses significantly less water than washing it at home. (Just 12-25 gallons of water versus up to 150 gallons.) That’s up to 90% less water used, with Autobell’s high-pressure, low-volume system. 💧Not only that, at Autobell the water is captured, recycled, and reused. 💧Furthermore, Autobell participates in North Carolina’s voluntary car wash certification program, promoting year-round water conservation and water use efficiency measures. And all NC Autobell locations are certified annually by the NC Professional Car Wash Association. 💦 Celebrate Earth Day, and make a small choice that actually conserves water. And you’ll have a clean and shiny car too! 💦 Are you making any changes to save water right now? Let me know what other tips you have. 💦
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POV • It’s Earth Day. Your city is in a drought. There are water restrictions. But your car is still covered in pollen! What do you do? [#autobellpartner] 💦 Go to @autobellcarwash of course! Wait. What? Isn’t that wasteful? Not at all! Consider this: 💧Not all car washing is equal, especially in times like this. Where you wash your car matters more than ever. 💧An Autobell car wash uses significantly less water than washing it at home. (Just 12-25 gallons of water versus up to 150 gallons.) That’s up to 90% less water used, with Autobell’s high-pressure, low-volume system. 💧Not only that, at Autobell the water is captured, recycled, and reused. 💧Furthermore, Autobell participates in North Carolina’s voluntary car wash certification program, promoting year-round water conservation and water use efficiency measures. And all NC Autobell locations are certified annually by the NC Professional Car Wash Association. 💦 Celebrate Earth Day, and make a small choice that actually conserves water. And you’ll have a clean and shiny car too! 💦 Are you making any changes to save water right now? Let me know what other tips you have. 💦
FOOD • It’s here! One of the most highly anticipated restaurants around is opening!!! Get ready because @botiwallaraleigh is opening in @raleighironworks on Tuesday! 🌯 Botiwalla (pronounced BO-Tee-walla) is the fast casual concept from @meherwanirani of @chaipani fame. IYKYK - and I think everyone knows that no visit to Asheville is complete without a trip to Chai Pani for his fresh modern take on Indian food. 🌯 You won’t find a vindaloo here. But there’s plenty of tasty chaat, grilled skewers, and the most delicious wraps and handhelds. And you can always get a Chicken Tikka Rice Bowl (or lamb, paneer, fish, and more). 🌯 We started with the Bhel Puri, Green Mango Chaat, and the signature Matchstick Okra Fries. Yum!!! A Sigri is a North Indian charcoal grill and from this menu we chose a Paneer Tikka Roll. It was bursting with flavor! 🌯 The Pav menu contains the street sandwiches and we had the KFC Sandwich - two perfectly crispy and succulent Kashmiri fried chicken sandwiches. So tasty and just the right kick! 🌯 Honestly, I would order everything again, but I want to try literally everything on the menu. Don’t forget a specialty drink like mango lassi or one of the delicious house sodas. And allow time to shop! 🌯 I am so excited to welcome Botiwalla to Raleigh and you will be glad they’re here! Botiwalla opens Tuesday June 2 at 4pm. 🌯 Have you been to Chai Pani or Botiwalla before? What are you excited to try? 🌯
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FOOD • It’s here! One of the most highly anticipated restaurants around is opening!!! Get ready because @botiwallaraleigh is opening in @raleighironworks on Tuesday! 🌯 Botiwalla (pronounced BO-Tee-walla) is the fast casual concept from @meherwanirani of @chaipani fame. IYKYK - and I think everyone knows that no visit to Asheville is complete without a trip to Chai Pani for his fresh modern take on Indian food. 🌯 You won’t find a vindaloo here. But there’s plenty of tasty chaat, grilled skewers, and the most delicious wraps and handhelds. And you can always get a Chicken Tikka Rice Bowl (or lamb, paneer, fish, and more). 🌯 We started with the Bhel Puri, Green Mango Chaat, and the signature Matchstick Okra Fries. Yum!!! A Sigri is a North Indian charcoal grill and from this menu we chose a Paneer Tikka Roll. It was bursting with flavor! 🌯 The Pav menu contains the street sandwiches and we had the KFC Sandwich - two perfectly crispy and succulent Kashmiri fried chicken sandwiches. So tasty and just the right kick! 🌯 Honestly, I would order everything again, but I want to try literally everything on the menu. Don’t forget a specialty drink like mango lassi or one of the delicious house sodas. And allow time to shop! 🌯 I am so excited to welcome Botiwalla to Raleigh and you will be glad they’re here! Botiwalla opens Tuesday June 2 at 4pm. 🌯 Have you been to Chai Pani or Botiwalla before? What are you excited to try? 🌯
ROOFTOP • it’s one of the most highly anticipated rooftop openings in ages! 🍹 @SixtyVines opened in @visitnorthhills Hills in December. Their VIP Grand Opening party was epic. And they’ve been killing it ever since. 🍹 There was only one thing missing. Their beautiful rooftop bar had views and vibes, but it hadn’t opened yet. Well it opened today! We went for lunch and it was just as lovely and delicious as we’d hoped it would be! 🍹 They have lots of great wines on tap and tasty cocktails too! And you’ll be equally impressed with the food! Here’s what we had: 🍕Fig & Prosciutto Pizza - with honey, arugula, sesame seeds (We loved it!) 🍤Wood Grilled Shrimp - with roasted corn, tomato, champagne vinaigrette, black garlic aioli (We practically licked the dish clean.) 🍔 Double Cabernet Burger - Cabernet smothered smashed patties, white cheddar, caramelised onions, Worcestershire mayo and tomato. (We split it 3 ways. 🔥) ✨Crispy Zucchini Chips - tapioca dusted peppadew pepper, cilantro and sweet chilli vinaigrette (They were even better than we imagined!) 🍹 Between the walk up bar on the ground floor and this beautiful roomy and airy rooftop, I think Sixty Vines is going to be a popular place to hang this spring and summer ! 🍹 What do you think? Let me know in the comments! 🍹
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ROOFTOP • it’s one of the most highly anticipated rooftop openings in ages! 🍹 @SixtyVines opened in @visitnorthhills Hills in December. Their VIP Grand Opening party was epic. And they’ve been killing it ever since. 🍹 There was only one thing missing. Their beautiful rooftop bar had views and vibes, but it hadn’t opened yet. Well it opened today! We went for lunch and it was just as lovely and delicious as we’d hoped it would be! 🍹 They have lots of great wines on tap and tasty cocktails too! And you’ll be equally impressed with the food! Here’s what we had: 🍕Fig & Prosciutto Pizza - with honey, arugula, sesame seeds (We loved it!) 🍤Wood Grilled Shrimp - with roasted corn, tomato, champagne vinaigrette, black garlic aioli (We practically licked the dish clean.) 🍔 Double Cabernet Burger - Cabernet smothered smashed patties, white cheddar, caramelised onions, Worcestershire mayo and tomato. (We split it 3 ways. 🔥) ✨Crispy Zucchini Chips - tapioca dusted peppadew pepper, cilantro and sweet chilli vinaigrette (They were even better than we imagined!) 🍹 Between the walk up bar on the ground floor and this beautiful roomy and airy rooftop, I think Sixty Vines is going to be a popular place to hang this spring and summer ! 🍹 What do you think? Let me know in the comments! 🍹
DISCOVER • Raleigh just made dinosaur history. Again. 🦖✨ 🦖 Scientists studying the Dueling Dinosaurs at the Museum of @naturalsciences have now confirmed that the predator in this fossil pair isn’t a young T-Rex - it’s a completely separate species called Nanotyrannus. 🦕 This is a massive discovery in paleontology. For decades, experts debated whether Nanotyrannus was real or just a teenage T-Rex. 🦖 That’s not all. They took their findings and applied them to another presumed T Rex - one commonly known as Jane. And they determined that Jane is yet another separate species of Nanotyrannus. 🦕 These two major discoveries will impact paleontology around the world. And you can see the fossil right here in downtown Raleigh. SWIPE >>> to see more. 🦖 Have you been to The Dino Lab? It’s a one-of-a-kind experience. This is the most complete skeletal fossil of a Tyrannosaur and a Triceratops IN THE WORLD. It’s not just an exhibit - but a live lab where you can witness the paleontologists excavating, researching and discovering. The lab is free and open to the public. You can talk directly to members of the paleontology team, and follow along as they work to share their discoveries. 🦕 If you love discovering unique things in your city, follow @experience_raleigh for more. This is our museum! Have you been to the Dino Lab yet? What’s your favorite part of the @naturalsciences museum? Tell me in the comments. 🦖
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DISCOVER • Raleigh just made dinosaur history. Again. 🦖✨ 🦖 Scientists studying the Dueling Dinosaurs at the Museum of @naturalsciences have now confirmed that the predator in this fossil pair isn’t a young T-Rex - it’s a completely separate species called Nanotyrannus. 🦕 This is a massive discovery in paleontology. For decades, experts debated whether Nanotyrannus was real or just a teenage T-Rex. 🦖 That’s not all. They took their findings and applied them to another presumed T Rex - one commonly known as Jane. And they determined that Jane is yet another separate species of Nanotyrannus. 🦕 These two major discoveries will impact paleontology around the world. And you can see the fossil right here in downtown Raleigh. SWIPE >>> to see more. 🦖 Have you been to The Dino Lab? It’s a one-of-a-kind experience. This is the most complete skeletal fossil of a Tyrannosaur and a Triceratops IN THE WORLD. It’s not just an exhibit - but a live lab where you can witness the paleontologists excavating, researching and discovering. The lab is free and open to the public. You can talk directly to members of the paleontology team, and follow along as they work to share their discoveries. 🦕 If you love discovering unique things in your city, follow @experience_raleigh for more. This is our museum! Have you been to the Dino Lab yet? What’s your favorite part of the @naturalsciences museum? Tell me in the comments. 🦖
PIZZA • Today’s the day! The new location of Oakwood Pizza Box is opening at 1842 Wake Forest Road! This takeout-only location is in the former home of Capital Creations and it’s called Capital Pizza Box. 🍕 @oakwoodpizzabox.nc is the favorite of SO many people all over Raleigh - just about everyone I know. The only issue was the two hour wait sometimes - and worrying about parking. That’s why this new spot is such a welcome addition to the ITB pizza scene! 🍕 The new location has a parking lot and easy access to downtown, the Five Points neighborhood, Raleigh Iron Works and more. It’s just down from Bowstring as you head towards downtown. It also has a 15-seat dining room available for special events. 🍕 Capital Pizza Box opens Wednesday August 6. Their hours will be 4-9pm, Wed-Sun, which may expand in the coming months. The original Person Street location will still be open for dine in or takeout. 🍕 More great news: Owners Anthony Guerra and his wife Brett stock a legendary wine selection at the original Oakwood Pizza location and plan to open a wine bar, @SaintPierreWine, in @RaleighIronWorks later this summer. 🍷 🍕 Be sure to FOLLOW @experience_raleigh for more foodie news you can use. I know your favorite Oakwood Pizza is either the square (with pepperoni) or the white pizza. Or is it another one? Tell me in the comments. 🍕
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PIZZA • Today’s the day! The new location of Oakwood Pizza Box is opening at 1842 Wake Forest Road! This takeout-only location is in the former home of Capital Creations and it’s called Capital Pizza Box. 🍕 @oakwoodpizzabox.nc is the favorite of SO many people all over Raleigh - just about everyone I know. The only issue was the two hour wait sometimes - and worrying about parking. That’s why this new spot is such a welcome addition to the ITB pizza scene! 🍕 The new location has a parking lot and easy access to downtown, the Five Points neighborhood, Raleigh Iron Works and more. It’s just down from Bowstring as you head towards downtown. It also has a 15-seat dining room available for special events. 🍕 Capital Pizza Box opens Wednesday August 6. Their hours will be 4-9pm, Wed-Sun, which may expand in the coming months. The original Person Street location will still be open for dine in or takeout. 🍕 More great news: Owners Anthony Guerra and his wife Brett stock a legendary wine selection at the original Oakwood Pizza location and plan to open a wine bar, @SaintPierreWine, in @RaleighIronWorks later this summer. 🍷 🍕 Be sure to FOLLOW @experience_raleigh for more foodie news you can use. I know your favorite Oakwood Pizza is either the square (with pepperoni) or the white pizza. Or is it another one? Tell me in the comments. 🍕
SUNFLOWERS • It’s happening! The sunflowers in @dixpark are in full bloom! They should be going strong for two more weeks! 🌻 This is one of the biggest Raleigh traditions of recent years and one of my favorites. It happens to coincide with my birthday (and one of my daughters’), so we always try to get some selfies together! 🌻 They’ve been doing so many enhancements at Dix and there’s even more to do while you’re there to see the flowers. There are swings, covered picnic areas, and hammocks - and hooks if you want to bring your own hammock. Not to mention the way-finding and informational signs. And the big green couch! Why not check out the Gipson Play Plaza while you’re there?! 🌻 The beautiful zinnias and cosmos are back this year and it seems like they’re more plentiful and beautiful than ever. SWIPE >>> 🌻 Tips for Visiting: 📍Use the interactive Park Map online (at my link in bio) 🅿️Weekday Public Parking is in Lot A off Hunt Drive 🚙Evenings & Weekends you can use any lot 🌻 SAVE this post and SEND it to someone who needs to know. And FOLLOW ↗️ @experience_raleigh for more ways to enjoy this city. Have you been to see the sunflowers before? Do you have traditions around it? Tag a friend in the comments. 🌻 #dixparksunflowers
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SUNFLOWERS • It’s happening! The sunflowers in @dixpark are in full bloom! They should be going strong for two more weeks! 🌻 This is one of the biggest Raleigh traditions of recent years and one of my favorites. It happens to coincide with my birthday (and one of my daughters’), so we always try to get some selfies together! 🌻 They’ve been doing so many enhancements at Dix and there’s even more to do while you’re there to see the flowers. There are swings, covered picnic areas, and hammocks - and hooks if you want to bring your own hammock. Not to mention the way-finding and informational signs. And the big green couch! Why not check out the Gipson Play Plaza while you’re there?! 🌻 The beautiful zinnias and cosmos are back this year and it seems like they’re more plentiful and beautiful than ever. SWIPE >>> 🌻 Tips for Visiting: 📍Use the interactive Park Map online (at my link in bio) 🅿️Weekday Public Parking is in Lot A off Hunt Drive 🚙Evenings & Weekends you can use any lot 🌻 SAVE this post and SEND it to someone who needs to know. And FOLLOW ↗️ @experience_raleigh for more ways to enjoy this city. Have you been to see the sunflowers before? Do you have traditions around it? Tag a friend in the comments. 🌻 #dixparksunflowers
FAIR • OK the food isn’t free but admission is! 🎡 Do you think the best thing about the @ncstatefair is the food? Are you wondering how to fit a trip into your busy schedule? 🎡 Guess what? You can get free entrance into the @ncstatefair for lunch! Here are the rules: 🍗Enter after 11:30 weekdays 🍗Enter at Gate 9 (Trinity Road) or Gate 1 (Hillsborough Street) 🍗Pay $20 in cash for a lunch pass 🍗Return the pass before 1:30 to the same gate you entered and they return your $20 🍗Adults only 🍗It’s always good to have some cash (ATMs are located on site) 🎡 That’s enough time to sample many of the flavors of the Fair - and take in some exhibits! 🎡 Speaking of which, be sure to check out the @gottobenc exhibits in Dorton Arena. Sample NC food products and watch cooking demos from local NC chefs! 🎡 There’s so many great foods to try. Two of my faves this year - featured here - are the Carolina Shawarma Burger from @neomondemediterranean and the BBQ Doughnut from @dandjconcessions. 🎡 The State Fair starts today (Thursday Oct 16) and runs through Sunday Oct 26. Like what you see? Follow @experience_raleigh for more. Have you been to the State Fair yet? What’s your favorite Fair Food? 🎡
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FAIR • OK the food isn’t free but admission is! 🎡 Do you think the best thing about the @ncstatefair is the food? Are you wondering how to fit a trip into your busy schedule? 🎡 Guess what? You can get free entrance into the @ncstatefair for lunch! Here are the rules: 🍗Enter after 11:30 weekdays 🍗Enter at Gate 9 (Trinity Road) or Gate 1 (Hillsborough Street) 🍗Pay $20 in cash for a lunch pass 🍗Return the pass before 1:30 to the same gate you entered and they return your $20 🍗Adults only 🍗It’s always good to have some cash (ATMs are located on site) 🎡 That’s enough time to sample many of the flavors of the Fair - and take in some exhibits! 🎡 Speaking of which, be sure to check out the @gottobenc exhibits in Dorton Arena. Sample NC food products and watch cooking demos from local NC chefs! 🎡 There’s so many great foods to try. Two of my faves this year - featured here - are the Carolina Shawarma Burger from @neomondemediterranean and the BBQ Doughnut from @dandjconcessions. 🎡 The State Fair starts today (Thursday Oct 16) and runs through Sunday Oct 26. Like what you see? Follow @experience_raleigh for more. Have you been to the State Fair yet? What’s your favorite Fair Food? 🎡
EXPLORE • It was a beautiful day to explore the ‘Raleigh Swamp.’ You’ll find this little hidden - yet dramatic - part of the Greenway 📍where Crabtree Blvd meets Raleigh Blvd (off Capital, just inside the beltline.) 🌿 It’s actually a marsh, and it surrounds a long wide causeway that crosses a body of water. According to @raleighnaturalist, the water was never meant to be permanent, but a wetland was turned into a shallow lake by the work of beavers! 🌿 I was amazed at the beauty of the area and the wildlife present. I’ve never seen so many turtles - just resting on the logs in the water. 🌿 This time, as I kept walking along the paved path, I realized I was approaching the tunnel under Capital Boulevard! How cool! 🌿 There’s a Greenway parking lot on 📍Crabtree Blvd. Walk up to Raleigh Blvd and make a left - and you’ll see the entrance on your left. Make sure you walk all the way to the gazebo. 🌿 Why not stop by @gatewayplazaraleigh while you’re there? There are so many great new places open! Grab a breakfast sandwich or loaf at @unionspecialbread and a drink at @mordecaibevco or @natural_science_bar. Did you know the new location of @escazuchocolates has ice cream?! I just love what’s happening at @gatewayplazaraleigh - and I think you’ll love it too! 🌿 Be sure you FOLLOW @experience_raleigh for more fun ways to experience your city. Have you been to the “Raleigh Swamp” or perhaps cycled through it while on the Greenway’s Crabtree Creek Trail? Tell me in the comments. 🌿
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EXPLORE • It was a beautiful day to explore the ‘Raleigh Swamp.’ You’ll find this little hidden - yet dramatic - part of the Greenway 📍where Crabtree Blvd meets Raleigh Blvd (off Capital, just inside the beltline.) 🌿 It’s actually a marsh, and it surrounds a long wide causeway that crosses a body of water. According to @raleighnaturalist, the water was never meant to be permanent, but a wetland was turned into a shallow lake by the work of beavers! 🌿 I was amazed at the beauty of the area and the wildlife present. I’ve never seen so many turtles - just resting on the logs in the water. 🌿 This time, as I kept walking along the paved path, I realized I was approaching the tunnel under Capital Boulevard! How cool! 🌿 There’s a Greenway parking lot on 📍Crabtree Blvd. Walk up to Raleigh Blvd and make a left - and you’ll see the entrance on your left. Make sure you walk all the way to the gazebo. 🌿 Why not stop by @gatewayplazaraleigh while you’re there? There are so many great new places open! Grab a breakfast sandwich or loaf at @unionspecialbread and a drink at @mordecaibevco or @natural_science_bar. Did you know the new location of @escazuchocolates has ice cream?! I just love what’s happening at @gatewayplazaraleigh - and I think you’ll love it too! 🌿 Be sure you FOLLOW @experience_raleigh for more fun ways to experience your city. Have you been to the “Raleigh Swamp” or perhaps cycled through it while on the Greenway’s Crabtree Creek Trail? Tell me in the comments. 🌿
DRINK • It’s #NationalEspressoMartiniDay! And I can’t stop thinking about this frozen version I got at @ponysaurusbrewingral at @raleighironworks when they first opened. It’s a great daytime drink - and they do them all day, everyday! 🧋 📍2221 Iron Works Dr Ste 100, Raleigh ⏰ Open 11am-11pm daily 🍕 Great pizza and other food too Have you had one? Would you order one? 🧋
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DRINK • It’s #NationalEspressoMartiniDay! And I can’t stop thinking about this frozen version I got at @ponysaurusbrewingral at @raleighironworks when they first opened. It’s a great daytime drink - and they do them all day, everyday! 🧋 📍2221 Iron Works Dr Ste 100, Raleigh ⏰ Open 11am-11pm daily 🍕 Great pizza and other food too Have you had one? Would you order one? 🧋
CLEAN • That feeling when you realize you need to wash off last week’s ice storm before this weekend’s snow rolls in! [AD] ❄️ Your car is probably covered in all that salty brine and the aftermath of being covered by snow and ice. You know that’s not good for your car. With more snow on the way, you need to be ready! ❄️ My advice? Head straight to @autobellcarwash like I did. The exterior is now shiny and clean and the interior is just like new again. And bonus - it’s also got that new car smell! ❄️ At Autobell, you can choose a Quality Wash that gets you back on the road in minutes. Plus, you can skip the wait and purchase online. Download the Autobell App and see how easy it is to redeem your washes with ease. ❄️ Clean car. Clear windshield. Ready for whatever winter throws our way. Are you ready? ❄️
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CLEAN • That feeling when you realize you need to wash off last week’s ice storm before this weekend’s snow rolls in! [AD] ❄️ Your car is probably covered in all that salty brine and the aftermath of being covered by snow and ice. You know that’s not good for your car. With more snow on the way, you need to be ready! ❄️ My advice? Head straight to @autobellcarwash like I did. The exterior is now shiny and clean and the interior is just like new again. And bonus - it’s also got that new car smell! ❄️ At Autobell, you can choose a Quality Wash that gets you back on the road in minutes. Plus, you can skip the wait and purchase online. Download the Autobell App and see how easy it is to redeem your washes with ease. ❄️ Clean car. Clear windshield. Ready for whatever winter throws our way. Are you ready? ❄️
NEW • Big news (and a clean car to match)… I’m so excited to announce my new partnership with @autobellcarwash - a local NC business with convenient locations all around the Raleigh area. I’m looking forward to sharing what makes them special! 🫧 Get this: Not only are they helping me keep things squeaky clean behind the scenes, they’re also sponsoring something super special: 🎉 A *monthly giveaway* featuring some of my favorite Raleigh experiences! Think local adventures, tasty treats, and fun things to do around town - all curated just for you and made possible by Auto Bell. I can’t wait to share what’s coming first! 🫧 Be sure to FOLLOW @experience_raleigh. The first one’s dropping soon 👀 And if this post caught your eye, I think you’re going to love it! 🫧 Have you been to Autobell before? What giveaways are you hoping to see? Tell me in the comments and then stay tuned! 🫧
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NEW • Big news (and a clean car to match)… I’m so excited to announce my new partnership with @autobellcarwash - a local NC business with convenient locations all around the Raleigh area. I’m looking forward to sharing what makes them special! 🫧 Get this: Not only are they helping me keep things squeaky clean behind the scenes, they’re also sponsoring something super special: 🎉 A *monthly giveaway* featuring some of my favorite Raleigh experiences! Think local adventures, tasty treats, and fun things to do around town - all curated just for you and made possible by Auto Bell. I can’t wait to share what’s coming first! 🫧 Be sure to FOLLOW @experience_raleigh. The first one’s dropping soon 👀 And if this post caught your eye, I think you’re going to love it! 🫧 Have you been to Autobell before? What giveaways are you hoping to see? Tell me in the comments and then stay tuned! 🫧
PARADE • This is the official @canes parade information! The Stanley Cup is back in Raleigh, and it’s time to celebrate! ❤️🏒🏆 The official Carolina Hurricanes 2026 Championship Celebration (presented by Spectrum) will feature a parade and rally on Saturday, June 20, at 11:00am in Downtown Raleigh. 📍Parade Route Saturday’s parade will begin at the intersection of Hillsborough and St. Mary’s Street and travel toward the State Capitol before heading down Fayetteville Street to Davie Street. Following the conclusion of the parade, there will be a rally held at City Plaza, where fans can gather to hear from players, coaches, and special guests. 🅿️Parking Information There will be five City decks offering free parking for the celebration: 👉Cabarrus St. | 436 S. Salisbury St. 👉Moore Square Deck | 233 S. Wilmington St. 👉City Center Deck | 429 S. Wilmington St. 👉City Hall Parking Deck | 201 W. Morgan St. 👉Wilmington St. Station Deck | 117 S. Wilmington St. Additionally, the Performing Arts Center and Convention Center Decks will cost a flat $10. 📲Text CANESPARADE to 888777 to get real-time updates on traffic, weather, and safety for the Championship Celebration. ❤️🏒🏆 People are coming from all over, so be prepared for large crowds. Businesses along the route are getting in to the fun as well. Check out @dramanddraughtraleigh @le.dive.bar and @thecupcakeshopperaleigh just to name a few. @copperlineplants will be offering 15% off houseplants! ❤️ Know of any other others? Drop them in the comments. Are you planning to go to the parade? ❤️🏒🏆
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PARADE • This is the official @canes parade information! The Stanley Cup is back in Raleigh, and it’s time to celebrate! ❤️🏒🏆 The official Carolina Hurricanes 2026 Championship Celebration (presented by Spectrum) will feature a parade and rally on Saturday, June 20, at 11:00am in Downtown Raleigh. 📍Parade Route Saturday’s parade will begin at the intersection of Hillsborough and St. Mary’s Street and travel toward the State Capitol before heading down Fayetteville Street to Davie Street. Following the conclusion of the parade, there will be a rally held at City Plaza, where fans can gather to hear from players, coaches, and special guests. 🅿️Parking Information There will be five City decks offering free parking for the celebration: 👉Cabarrus St. | 436 S. Salisbury St. 👉Moore Square Deck | 233 S. Wilmington St. 👉City Center Deck | 429 S. Wilmington St. 👉City Hall Parking Deck | 201 W. Morgan St. 👉Wilmington St. Station Deck | 117 S. Wilmington St. Additionally, the Performing Arts Center and Convention Center Decks will cost a flat $10. 📲Text CANESPARADE to 888777 to get real-time updates on traffic, weather, and safety for the Championship Celebration. ❤️🏒🏆 People are coming from all over, so be prepared for large crowds. Businesses along the route are getting in to the fun as well. Check out @dramanddraughtraleigh @le.dive.bar and @thecupcakeshopperaleigh just to name a few. @copperlineplants will be offering 15% off houseplants! ❤️ Know of any other others? Drop them in the comments. Are you planning to go to the parade? ❤️🏒🏆
It’s official! The new @trophyfivepoints is opening in October! Anyone who’s strolled past the old Electric Supply Company building on Bickett Blvd next to @ajjaeats - on your way to Roanoke Park, perhaps - will have noticed the progress. This new neighborhood spot will feature the Trophy beer and pizza you know and love - as well as other family friendly food and drink. That’s not all! The new location will feature a sprawling front patio, backyard green space, and large indoor dining area designed to welcome families and groups. They’ll even have a flexible 9,000 square foot space for private gatherings and community events, complete with a large projection screen. We love how @raleighmagazine put it: “Anchored by the OG blue facade and Electric Supply Co. signage as an homage to the building’s past, the massive Front Porch-dubbed patio invites new rituals and alfresco hangs —perfectly marrying Raleigh’s eclectic past with her buzzy future.” Trophy is looking forward to being a valued member of the Five Points community. And can’t wait to welcome them! Have you been to @trophybrewing before? What’s something you like about them? What’s your favorite Trophy beer? Tell us in the comments.
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It’s official! The new @trophyfivepoints is opening in October! Anyone who’s strolled past the old Electric Supply Company building on Bickett Blvd next to @ajjaeats - on your way to Roanoke Park, perhaps - will have noticed the progress. This new neighborhood spot will feature the Trophy beer and pizza you know and love - as well as other family friendly food and drink. That’s not all! The new location will feature a sprawling front patio, backyard green space, and large indoor dining area designed to welcome families and groups. They’ll even have a flexible 9,000 square foot space for private gatherings and community events, complete with a large projection screen. We love how @raleighmagazine put it: “Anchored by the OG blue facade and Electric Supply Co. signage as an homage to the building’s past, the massive Front Porch-dubbed patio invites new rituals and alfresco hangs —perfectly marrying Raleigh’s eclectic past with her buzzy future.” Trophy is looking forward to being a valued member of the Five Points community. And can’t wait to welcome them! Have you been to @trophybrewing before? What’s something you like about them? What’s your favorite Trophy beer? Tell us in the comments.
MEOW! • It’s been the most highly anticipated neighborhood spot for a year now. It’s about to open. And you’re going to love it! 🐈‍⬛ @bigcat.brookside is on the popular corner of Brookside and Glascock, in the East Mordecai neighborhood. It’s been created by the heart and soul of some of Raleigh’s best spots, @ajjaeats @malapata.molino and @localsseafood. 🐈‍⬛ The tavern brings delicious food and creative drinks in a warm retro atmosphere with a cool cat vibe. There’s an extensive patio for day to night hangs. And a walk-up window! The adjacent market will offer grab-and-go snack and drinks and other essentials. 🐈‍⬛ What to look for: 😻Two large cat faces that were created by iconic @paperhandpuppet 🐈Cat figurines donated by the neighbors 🪾A large fairy light-covered tree limb extending from the wall that was repurposed from the patio 💡Vintage lamps and other retro decor 🐈‍⬛ Big Cat will open this Wednesday with limited hours to start. So stay tuned! 📍1000 Brookside Drive 🐈‍⬛ What do you think? Have you heard about Big Cat? What are you most excited about? Tell me in the comments. Then share this with someone who needs to know! 🐈‍⬛
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MEOW! • It’s been the most highly anticipated neighborhood spot for a year now. It’s about to open. And you’re going to love it! 🐈‍⬛ @bigcat.brookside is on the popular corner of Brookside and Glascock, in the East Mordecai neighborhood. It’s been created by the heart and soul of some of Raleigh’s best spots, @ajjaeats @malapata.molino and @localsseafood. 🐈‍⬛ The tavern brings delicious food and creative drinks in a warm retro atmosphere with a cool cat vibe. There’s an extensive patio for day to night hangs. And a walk-up window! The adjacent market will offer grab-and-go snack and drinks and other essentials. 🐈‍⬛ What to look for: 😻Two large cat faces that were created by iconic @paperhandpuppet 🐈Cat figurines donated by the neighbors 🪾A large fairy light-covered tree limb extending from the wall that was repurposed from the patio 💡Vintage lamps and other retro decor 🐈‍⬛ Big Cat will open this Wednesday with limited hours to start. So stay tuned! 📍1000 Brookside Drive 🐈‍⬛ What do you think? Have you heard about Big Cat? What are you most excited about? Tell me in the comments. Then share this with someone who needs to know! 🐈‍⬛

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