Coglin's Raleigh is a real BLAST from the past with lively '80s & '90s themed bar featuring pop-culture decor, events, games & karaoke nights located in the heart of downtown Raleigh with plenty of parking is available nearby.
The Gregg Museum of Art and Design is North Carolina's mecca for artists who work in all mediums as well as those who are aspiring to express themselves but don't know exactly where to start.
No trip to the area would be complete without a stop in Historic Hillsborough. Classically-styled homes, churches and various other buildings make up this richly storied part of the world that, not surprisingly, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.