Visiting Raleigh, North Carolina!
Visiting Raleigh, North Carolina!
Whether you are looking for transportation, childcare or food, this page will help you find your way around the area. And if you are looking to sightsee – In addition to the ISMC, you will find great food and plenty of post-conference activities to keep busy in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Transportation
Fastest way to get from Raleigh/Durham 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 – Train will 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 (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
Drink
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
Explore
August 2nd will be First Friday in Downtown Raleigh and you will find art walks and much more social atmosphere
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
July 30 – Aug 3 – 7:30pm
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, wild horses and a rich history into the founding of America and the golden age of pirates.
To 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.
