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Yet another northerner here thinking of relocating to Raleigh. I'm flying down next week to check out the area. Any tips on places to check out? I'm interested in everything from bars to museums and I want to see as much as I can.
Oh, and I promise not to bring that crappy northern attitude I hear so many people complain about.
North Carolina Museum of Art on Blue Ridge Road is worthwhile. One of our favorites.
Check out Glenwood South area in Raleigh.
Walk Cameron Village, and get a good fish fry at the Village Draft House.
Walk Oakwood to see cool historic homes.
Visit the NC State Capitol building, from the 1840's. Visit the statuary on the Capitol Grounds.
Walk Fayetteville Street between the Capitol and Convention Center construction site. Many nicely restored old buildings mixed in with the new.
Check out some downtown condos, to see how it would be to live in the city.
Have lunch at Clyde Cooper's Barbecue, on Davie Street since 1938. I took a friend there today. He had never been and loved it.
Parks?
Umstead State Park for walking around.
Lake Johnson has a walking trail around the lake...about three miles.
Yates Mill County Park is beautiful, set on a renovated grist mill.
We like to make a sandwich and go to Apex Community Park, Cary's Fred G. Bond Park, or Lake Johnson to eat al fresco.
Restaurants in downtown Raleigh:
Clyde's again.
Napper Tandy's
Watkin's Grille on Wake Forest Road. Like Mama and Aunt Penny serving you serious down home thud chow.
Snoopy's for a hot dog.
Char Grille for local flavor.
Thanks for the reply. I'm actually quite interested in living in the city. I'm not really in a position to buy a condo. Are there reasonably priced apartments downtown?
Dennis,
If reasonably priced is in the $600-$1000/month range, I think you have a plethora of options.
I.e., Cameron Village condos are lower rent and just absolutely a fantastic location. There always seems to be something on the market there. They are about 600 square feet 1 BR/1 BA, but $595/month is a good rent.
Dennis,
If reasonably priced is in the $600-$1000/month range, I think you have a plethora of options.
I.e., Cameron Village condos are lower rent and just absolutely a fantastic location. There always seems to be something on the market there. They are about 600 square feet 1 BR/1 BA, but $595/month is a good rent.
That is insanely reasonable, especially for a downtown location. I'm from Philadelphia, and an effieciency in downtown Philly goes for a minimum $1000/month, usually more.
That leads to this question: What exactly is "downtown Raleigh" ? Coming from US 1 in Wake Forest, how do I get there?
How to find Cameron Village?
Stay on US 1 south to 440 but pass the 440 Beltline and pass the US 1 exit. The road into Raleigh is now Capitol Boulevard, and you are "Inside the Beltline."
After a couple of miles you will see an exit for Peace Street. Take it. Go right on Peace Street.
This will lead you right into Cameron Village area.
Also, at that Peace Street exit area, you have pretty much entered downtown Raleigh.
For more info on the "city living", try the Downtown Raleigh Alliance's website (downtownraleigh.org) and look around. They have a residential section with apartments, and such.
Also keep an eye on craigslist or the local Independent Weekly (indyweek.com) for individual rentals that pop up in/near downtown.
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