Visiting Raleigh, North Carolina!
Visiting Raleigh, North Carolina!
This page will help you find your way around the area with information about transportation, childcare, and food. It also suggests various pre and post-conference activities to keep busy the Raleigh-Durham area.
Transportation
The fastest way to get from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to the Raleigh Convention Center is by taxi, which takes 19 mins and costs $35-$45
GO Triangle – RDU Airport at Terminal 1-Zone 3 and Terminal 2-Zones 6/7. This bus system will get you around the Triangle area in about an hour. – 919-485-7433
GoRaleigh – Citywide bus transportation
Greyhound Intercity Buses – 800-231-2222
Uber – Ride share Lyft – Ride share Yellow Taxi Raleigh Taxi
Amtrak – Trains run from Raleigh to Durham in about 30 minutes. – 800-872-7245
More Transportation assistance: Transportation Services – Raleigh-Durham International Airport (rdu.com)
Childcare
Options in the downtown Raleigh area include (not endorsed by ISMC!):
Care.com – Vetted local sitters
Food
Beasley’s Chicken & Honey – Known for its southern cuisine and famous chicken and waffles
Gonza Tacos y Tequila – Some of the Triangle’s best Mexican food
La Santa – Another good Mexican restaurant
Taverna Agora – Greek cuisine with an atmosphere to match
Poole’s – A modern take on the traditional American diner
Mulino Italian – Italian restaurant with a patio perfect for an after conference dinner
The Station – Upper quality bar food…plus they have a nice brunch
Sam Jones – Wood fired, 100% authentic North Carolina BBQ
The Pit – BBQ and southern cuisine – you can even buy a bottle of their sauce to take with you
Boulted Bread – Fresh baked croissants, pastries and other breads – Named ‘best bakery’ by at least one committee chair!
Sitti – Authentic Lebanese cuisine with sidewalk dining
Drink
Jubala – Coffee shop with nice breakfast options like waffles and biscuits
Little Native Coffee Co. – Coffee shop with lite breakfast and indoor/outdoor seating
Beer Garden – Over 350 beers on tap + they have food
Willard – Rooftop lounge and bar
Dram & Draught – Neighborhood bar feel, whiskey savvy
Boxcar – Lively atmosphere with adult arcade
Big Easy – New Orleans style bar and serves cajun food
Trolley Pub – Tour downtown Raleigh while you have drinks on this boozy wagon
Watts & Ward – Underground bar with a speakeasy vibe
Whiskey Kitchen – A converted garage that maintains that industrial atmosphere – over 300 whiskeys
The Green Light – Small, hidden speakeasy style bar
Explore
North Carolina Museum of Natural Science
August 2nd will be First Friday in Downtown Raleigh and you will find art walks in a social atmosphere
North Carolina Museum of History
Sports
July 26 – 6:35pm
Durham Bulls Baseball vs Gwinnett Stripers at Durham Athletic Park
July 27 – 5:00pm
Durham Bulls Baseball vs Gwinnett Stripers at Durham Athletic Park
July 30 – Aug 3 – 6:35pm
Durham Bulls Baseball vs Memphis Redbirds at Durham Athletic Park
July 31 – 7:00pm
NC Courage Women’s Soccer vs Rayadas de Monterrey at WakeMed Soccer Park
Shows
July 27 – 28
Monster Jam – a monster truck show at PNC Arena
July 30 – Aug 3 – 7:30pm
Mamma Mia! at the Durham Performing Arts Center
July 28
Bailey Zimmerman – country music star at Red Hat Ampitheater
July 30
Visit our universities
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Duke University
Durham, NC
Visit Other Areas of North Carolina
Amusement Park just south of Charlotte that straddles the North Carolina/South Carolina border
North Carolina’s coastal island chain where you can find beaches, fishing, surfing, and wild horses as well as explore the rich history of the founding of the Carolina colony.
In the western part of the state, go hiking up Grandfather Mountain, descend underground to Linville Caverns, or hit the casino at Harrah’s in Cherokee.
Biking and hiking in the region, the ATT, Umstead Park, and a network of greenways.
Located in Asheboro, NC – about an hour and a half west of Raleigh – the NC Zoo is the largest natural habitat zoo in the world.
