http://collaborate.extension.org/wiki/NETC08_Dining_and_Entertainment_Suggestions?action=feed&mode=view 2009-11-22T09:46:18Z Wiki page as html MediaWiki 1.14.0 Contributors http://collaborate.extension.org/wiki/NETC08_Dining_and_Entertainment_Suggestions/10539 2008-02-26T20:30:26Z <ul><li> Restaurants <ul><li> Walking distance <ul><li> <a href="http://www.ancuisines.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.ancuisines.com/">an</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.bonefishgrill.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.bonefishgrill.com/">Bonefish Grill</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.ruthschris.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.ruthschris.com/">Ruth's Chris Steakhouse </a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.cafecarolina.com/2004/" class="external text" title="http://www.cafecarolina.com/2004/">Cafe Carolina and Bakery</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.moes.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.moes.com/">Moe's Southwest Grill</a> </li><li> McDonalds </li><li> <a href="http://www.theoriginalnypizza.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.theoriginalnypizza.com/">NY Pizza</a> </li><li> Shanghai Garden Chinese </li><li> Starbuck's </li><li> <a href="http://www.torerosmexicanrestaurants.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.torerosmexicanrestaurants.com/">Torero's Mexican</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.maggiemoos.com/home/index.cfm" class="external text" title="http://www.maggiemoos.com/home/index.cfm">MaggieMoo's Ice Cream</a> </li></ul> </li><li> Farther away, but worth it <ul><li> <a href="http://angusbarn.com/" class="external text" title="http://angusbarn.com/">Angus Barn</a> - home of Iron Chef America winner Walter Royal </li><li> <a href="http://www.chophousesofnc.com/ChopHouse/index.htm" class="external text" title="http://www.chophousesofnc.com/ChopHouse/index.htm">Capital City Chophouse</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.brasasteakhouse.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.brasasteakhouse.com/">Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.riosteakhouse.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.riosteakhouse.com/">Rio Churrascaria</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.carmenscubancafe.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.carmenscubancafe.com/">Carmen's Cuban Cafe</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.margauxsrestaurant.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.margauxsrestaurant.com/">Margaux's</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.42ndstoysterbar.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.42ndstoysterbar.com/">42nd Street Oyster Bar</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.biaggis.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.biaggis.com/">Biaggi's</a> in Cary </li><li> <a href="http://www.fraziersbistro.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.fraziersbistro.com/">Frazier's Bistro</a> and <a href="http://www.porterstavern.com/porters_alternate.html" class="external text" title="http://www.porterstavern.com/porters_alternate.html">Porter's City Tavern</a> across from the NCSU campus in Raleigh </li><li> <a href="http://neomonde.com/home/" class="external text" title="http://neomonde.com/home/">Neomonde</a> on NC54 in Morrisville </li><li> <a href="http://www.mellowmushroom.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.mellowmushroom.com/">Mellow Mushroom</a> on Peace Street in Raleigh </li><li> <a href="http://harrisons.mydrafthouse.com/" class="external text" title="http://harrisons.mydrafthouse.com/">Harrison's Bar and Grill</a> - 3 miles down the road </li><li> Kemp's Seafood House near the intersection of Page Road and US70 </li><li> <a href="http://zestcafehomeart.com/" class="external text" title="http://zestcafehomeart.com/">Zest Cafe</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.carolinainn.com/dining.htm" class="external text" title="http://www.carolinainn.com/dining.htm">Carolina Crossroads</a>] - Mobil Four Star Award winning restaurant </li><li> <a href="http://www.fearrington.com/house/restaurant.asp" class="external text" title="http://www.fearrington.com/house/restaurant.asp">Fearington House Restaurant</a> - Mobil Four Star Award winning restaurant </li><li> <a href="http://www.heronsrestaurant.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.heronsrestaurant.com/">Heron's</a> at the Umstead Hotel, obil Four Star Award winning restaurant </li><li> Waffle House </li></ul> </li></ul> </li></ul> <ul><li> Local activities <ul><li> <a href="http://www.thearboretumatweston.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.thearboretumatweston.com/">Shopping and Restaurants</a> within walking distance of Embassy Suites </li><li> <a href="http://www.exploris.org/imax/" class="external text" title="http://www.exploris.org/imax/">IMAX</a> Theatre @ <a href="http://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/" class="external text" title="http://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/">Marbles Kids Museum</a><br /> </li><li> <a href="http://www.durhambulls.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.durhambulls.com/">Durham Bulls Baseball</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.frankiesfunpark.com/raleigh/" class="external text" title="http://www.frankiesfunpark.com/raleigh/">Frankie's</a> - HUGE miniature golf, multiple go-cart race tracks, water boats, laser tag, etc. </li><li> <a href="http://www.ncmls.org/" class="external text" title="http://www.ncmls.org/">Museum of Life and Science - butterflies</a><br /> </li><li> <a href="http://www.chathamhillwine.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.chathamhillwine.com/">Chatham Hill Winery in Morrisville</a><br /> </li><li> <a href="http://www.carolinabrew.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.carolinabrew.com/">Carolina Brewing Company - Saturday tour</a><br /> </li><li> <a href="http://www.gomudcats.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.gomudcats.com/">Carolina Mudcats baseball</a><br /> </li><li> <a href="http://carolinarailhawks.com/" class="external text" title="http://carolinarailhawks.com/">Carolina RailHawks</a> soccer <br /> </li><li> <a href="http://www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/" class="external text" title="http://www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/">Duke Gardens</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.ncbg.unc.edu/" class="external text" title="http://www.ncbg.unc.edu/">UNC Botanical Gardens</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum/" class="external text" title="http://www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum/">JC Raulston Arboretum @ NCSU</a> </li><li> <a href="http://ncartmuseum.org/" class="external text" title="http://ncartmuseum.org/">North Carolina Museum of Art</a> </li><li> Activities for families: <a href="http://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/" class="external text" title="http://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/">Marbles</a> (downtown), <a href="http://www.raleighwoodmovies.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.raleighwoodmovies.com/">Raleighwood</a> </li><li> Hiking in Umstead Park </li><li> Canoeing/Kayaking @ <a href="http://www.wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree/default.htm" class="external text" title="http://www.wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree/default.htm">Lake Crabtree</a> </li></ul> </li></ul> <ul><li> Nightlife <ul><li> <a href="http://www.comedyworx.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.comedyworx.com/">ComedyWorx</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.ticketbiscuit.com/goodnightscomedy/EventSpotlight.aspx" class="external text" title="http://www.ticketbiscuit.com/goodnightscomedy/EventSpotlight.aspx">Charlie Goodnight's</a> </li></ul> </li></ul> <ul><li> Local events <ul><li> <a href="http://townofcary.org/depts/prdept/events/springdaze/" class="external text" title="http://townofcary.org/depts/prdept/events/springdaze/">Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival</a> April 26, downtown Cary </li><li> <a href="http://www.southernshows.com/wra/" class="external text" title="http://www.southernshows.com/wra/">Southern Women's Show</a> Fairgrounds April 25-27 </li><li> <a href="http://www.allaboutbeer.com/wbfraleigh/" class="external text" title="http://www.allaboutbeer.com/wbfraleigh/">Raleigh World Beer Festival</a> April 26 </li><li> <a href="http://www.merlefest.org" class="external text" title="http://www.merlefest.org">Merlefest</a> Wilkesboro, NC April 24-27 </li><li> Lynyrd Skynyrd &amp; Hank Williams Jr. Rowdy Frynds Tour April 26 RBC Center, Raleigh </li><li> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/29hosr" class="external text" title="http://tinyurl.com/29hosr">Broadway Series South - Riverdance</a> April 29-May 4, Progress Energy Center, Raleigh </li><li> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/yry7cr" class="external text" title="http://tinyurl.com/yry7cr">Bruce Springsteen</a> in Greensboro April 28 </li><li> Comedian Hal Sparks from Queer as Folk, April 24-27 at <a href="http://www.ticketbiscuit.com/goodnightscomedy/EventSpotlight.aspx" class="external text" title="http://www.ticketbiscuit.com/goodnightscomedy/EventSpotlight.aspx">Goodnight's</a> in downtown Raleigh </li><li> State Soccer Festival </li></ul> </li></ul> <ul><li> Favorite day trips <ul><li> <a href="http://www.discoverseagrove.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.discoverseagrove.com/">Seagrove pottery</a><br /> </li><li> <a href="http://www.nczoo.org/" class="external text" title="http://www.nczoo.org/">North Carolina Zoo</a> </li><li> Golfing at places like <a href="http://www.pinehurst.com/index2.asp" class="external text" title="http://www.pinehurst.com/index2.asp">Pinehurst</a> </li></ul> </li></ul> <ul><li> Favorite more than a day trips <ul><li> Go west <ul><li> <a href="http://www.biltmore.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.biltmore.com/">Biltmore</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.westernncattractions.com/Area_Attractions_Guide_for_Western_North_Carolina.htm" class="external text" title="http://www.westernncattractions.com/Area_Attractions_Guide_for_Western_North_Carolina.htm">long list</a> of tourist attractions including: <ul><li> <a href="http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/harrahs-cherokee/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml" class="external text" title="http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/harrahs-cherokee/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml">Harrah's Cherokee</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.westernncattractions.com/attractn/cherres.htm" class="external text" title="http://www.westernncattractions.com/attractn/cherres.htm">Cherokee Reservation</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.dollywood.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.dollywood.com/">Dollywood</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.smokymtnchamber.com/vg-pi-pigeonforge-07.html" class="external text" title="http://www.smokymtnchamber.com/vg-pi-pigeonforge-07.html">Pigeon Forge Outlets</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.gatlinburg.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.gatlinburg.com/">Gatlinburg TN</a> </li></ul> </li></ul> </li><li> Go east <ul><li> <a href="http://www.mbchamber.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.mbchamber.com/">Myrtle Beach</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.cape-fear.nc.us/" class="external text" title="http://www.cape-fear.nc.us/">Wilmington Area</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.outerbanks.org/" class="external text" title="http://www.outerbanks.org/">Outer Banks Area</a> </li></ul> </li></ul> </li></ul> <p><br /> </p> <ul><li>Other places to find activities <ul><li> <a href="http://www.visitnc.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.visitnc.com/">North Carolina tourism bureau</a> </li></ul> </li></ul>