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It's more than a trip to a blossoming Southern metropolis. You'll feel enriched and energized the instant you're warmly welcomed by its smart, savvy locals. Raleigh is home to head top-tier technology, education and life science institutions; its artists create a bevy of cultural and culinary touchstones; and its storytellers proudly carry on the collective heritage of a rich, historic capital city.
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Raleigh
It's more than a trip to a blossoming Southern metropolis. You'll feel enriched and energized the instant you're warmly welcomed by its smart, savvy locals. Raleigh is home to head top-tier technology, education and life science institutions; its artists create a bevy of cultural and culinary touchstones; and its storytellers proudly carry on the collective heritage of a rich, historic capital city.
Durham is a historical haven, a sanctuary for the spectacular, and a rough-cut gem waiting to be unearthed. Durham’s been a destination on the move for more than 150 years. Perhaps it’s time you discovered it too.
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Durham
Durham is a historical haven, a sanctuary for the spectacular, and a rough-cut gem waiting to be unearthed. Durham’s been a destination on the move for more than 150 years. Perhaps it’s time you discovered it too.
Food scene
The Angus Barn Steakhouse, a Raleigh icon serving American style cuisine including in-house aged steaks, fresh seafood, local grown vegetables and homemade desserts prepared by Iron Chef America winner, Walter J. Royal, and his staff. The Barn hosts an award winning wine cellar, the famous Wild Turkey Lounge, and Meat Locker smoking lounge.
Host Recommendation: Prime Rib or Baby Back ribs entre.
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Angus Barn
9401 Glenwood AveThe Angus Barn Steakhouse, a Raleigh icon serving American style cuisine including in-house aged steaks, fresh seafood, local grown vegetables and homemade desserts prepared by Iron Chef America winner, Walter J. Royal, and his staff. The Barn hosts an award winning wine cellar, the famous Wild Turkey Lounge, and Meat Locker smoking lounge.
Host Recommendation: Prime Rib or Baby Back ribs entre.
Located in Raleigh's historic Hayes Barton District - Five Points, Bloomsbury Bistro has been serving French-inspired New American cuisine since 1995. The bistro’s chef-driven menu rotates with the availability of fresh local ingredients. Cozy up to the bar for a casual night out, plan a romantic date night for the dining room or host a large event in one of the private dining areas. Bloomsbury Bistro strikes the right balance of charm and sophistication for any dining occasion.
Located just 15 minutes from your stay here at Sylvan Lane.
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Bloomsbury Bistro
509-101 W Whitaker Mill RdLocated in Raleigh's historic Hayes Barton District - Five Points, Bloomsbury Bistro has been serving French-inspired New American cuisine since 1995. The bistro’s chef-driven menu rotates with the availability of fresh local ingredients. Cozy up to the bar for a casual night out, plan a romantic date night for the dining room or host a large event in one of the private dining areas. Bloomsbury Bistro strikes the right balance of charm and sophistication for any dining occasion.
Located just 15 minutes from your stay here at Sylvan Lane.
Raleigh's tacos y tequila joint! Featuring award-winning Colombian-Mexican cuisine, hand crafted Latin cocktails, an extensive variety of tequilas & regional spirits, and a carefully selected list of Latin wines & beers.
Host Recommendation: get the "Mexican Flag" entre.
Located less than 10 minutes from your stay at Sylvan Lane.
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Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
7713 Lead Mine RdRaleigh's tacos y tequila joint! Featuring award-winning Colombian-Mexican cuisine, hand crafted Latin cocktails, an extensive variety of tequilas & regional spirits, and a carefully selected list of Latin wines & beers.
Host Recommendation: get the "Mexican Flag" entre.
Located less than 10 minutes from your stay at Sylvan Lane.
Located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh and just 15 minutes from your stay at Sylvan Lane, Beasley's serves up fried chicken and seasonal sides. It is a must visit if time allows!
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Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StLocated in the heart of Downtown Raleigh and just 15 minutes from your stay at Sylvan Lane, Beasley's serves up fried chicken and seasonal sides. It is a must visit if time allows!
Manchesters Grill is a place where everyone in the neighborhood can gather, escape the hassles of life and simply relax. Here, you can enjoy the true pleasures in life; family, friends, great food and good times.
Located within walking distance of your stay at Sylvan lane, or a 1 minute car ride.
Host Recommendation: Lasagna all day long.
Manchester's Grill
9101 Leesville RdManchesters Grill is a place where everyone in the neighborhood can gather, escape the hassles of life and simply relax. Here, you can enjoy the true pleasures in life; family, friends, great food and good times.
Located within walking distance of your stay at Sylvan lane, or a 1 minute car ride.
Host Recommendation: Lasagna all day long.
A great place to unwind and have a drink. Lonerider is a local brewery with award winning craft beer (and seltzer). There are usually some really good foodtrucks on weekends, and entertainment when the weather is nice.
Located just 3 miles away from your stay at Sylvan Lane.
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Lonerider Brewery
8816 Gulf CtA great place to unwind and have a drink. Lonerider is a local brewery with award winning craft beer (and seltzer). There are usually some really good foodtrucks on weekends, and entertainment when the weather is nice.
Located just 3 miles away from your stay at Sylvan Lane.
Our go-to for sushi and Thai. Small outdoor seating is available as well. located less than 10 minutes away.
Host Recommendation: Sweet Dragon Roll and/or Panang Curry. Don't forget to order a salad with the homemade ginger dressing!
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Tasu Asian Bistro
8919 Brier Creek PkwyOur go-to for sushi and Thai. Small outdoor seating is available as well. located less than 10 minutes away.
Host Recommendation: Sweet Dragon Roll and/or Panang Curry. Don't forget to order a salad with the homemade ginger dressing!
Located just 5 minutes away, It is a local Ice Cream shop that is not like other ice cream...because it's custard! They use fresh milk, fresh cream, eggs, honey, pure cane sugar, and only natural flavorings to make the frozen custard. To keep it rich and creamy Goodberrys makes it every hour to ensure optimal freshness and flavor. You can get 3 fresh flavors, Vanilla, Chocolate, and the flavor of the day.
https://www.goodberrys.com/flavor-of-the-day
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Goodberry's Frozen Custard
2042 Clark AveLocated just 5 minutes away, It is a local Ice Cream shop that is not like other ice cream...because it's custard! They use fresh milk, fresh cream, eggs, honey, pure cane sugar, and only natural flavorings to make the frozen custard. To keep it rich and creamy Goodberrys makes it every hour to ensure optimal freshness and flavor. You can get 3 fresh flavors, Vanilla, Chocolate, and the flavor of the day.
https://www.goodberrys.com/flavor-of-the-day
North Carolina BBQ is not like other BBQ. And the Pit is unlike any other NC bbq restaurants. The Pit is located downtown raleigh, less than a 20 minute drive. It's good for the soul, but make sure to make reservations!
https://www.thepit-raleigh.com
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The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie StNorth Carolina BBQ is not like other BBQ. And the Pit is unlike any other NC bbq restaurants. The Pit is located downtown raleigh, less than a 20 minute drive. It's good for the soul, but make sure to make reservations!
https://www.thepit-raleigh.com
Sola is a quaint locally owned coffee shop with great coffee and food. They serve amazing pour overs and delicious small plate food. A great atmosphere to spend a morning or afternoon.
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Sola Coffee Cafe
7705 Lead Mine RdSola is a quaint locally owned coffee shop with great coffee and food. They serve amazing pour overs and delicious small plate food. A great atmosphere to spend a morning or afternoon.
Stanbury is a charming old building restaurant located near downtown Raleigh. They offer a rotating daily menu with fresh local ingredients to NC. They have very imaginative cocktails and a great ambiance to their location. An experience that you will likely want to repeat!
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Stanbury
938 N Blount StStanbury is a charming old building restaurant located near downtown Raleigh. They offer a rotating daily menu with fresh local ingredients to NC. They have very imaginative cocktails and a great ambiance to their location. An experience that you will likely want to repeat!
If you're local, you already know...
If you're not familiar with Bojangles, get U some! all day menu available.
Host Recommendation: Supreme Dinner w/ french fries, ice tea and Honey Mustard. Get some extra seasoning for those fries.
If you see the seasonal menu item named "Cheddar Bo", try it.
Bojangles
4600 Garrett RdIf you're local, you already know...
If you're not familiar with Bojangles, get U some! all day menu available.
Host Recommendation: Supreme Dinner w/ french fries, ice tea and Honey Mustard. Get some extra seasoning for those fries.
If you see the seasonal menu item named "Cheddar Bo", try it.
If you want a more relaxed quick lunch or dinner, Char-Grill is a great option. It is an old style diner place that started here in 1959. I will not claim it's the greatest burger you've ever had, but it's a good experience and a place you can try very local to the area, a North Carolina Carolina Packer Red Hot Dog.
Host Recommendation: 2 hot dogs with mustard ketchup chili onions and slaw. (NC style). Tip, ask for them fried, sometimes they will do it :)
Located about 8 minutes away.
Char-Grill
9601 Strickland RoadIf you want a more relaxed quick lunch or dinner, Char-Grill is a great option. It is an old style diner place that started here in 1959. I will not claim it's the greatest burger you've ever had, but it's a good experience and a place you can try very local to the area, a North Carolina Carolina Packer Red Hot Dog.
Host Recommendation: 2 hot dogs with mustard ketchup chili onions and slaw. (NC style). Tip, ask for them fried, sometimes they will do it :)
Located about 8 minutes away.
Cape Fear is an upscale seafood restaurant where you can choose from many types of seafood and steak, and features North Carolinas own 'Calabash Style' spin on fried seafood, which originated on our coast many years ago. This cornmeal based breader is lightly fried and well worth the try if you've never had it. Make reservations if you can, the tables book up nearly every weekend. Located about 12 minutes from your stay.
Host Recommendation: Pick 2 fried seafood plate.
Cape Fear Seafood Company
832 Spring Forest RoadCape Fear is an upscale seafood restaurant where you can choose from many types of seafood and steak, and features North Carolinas own 'Calabash Style' spin on fried seafood, which originated on our coast many years ago. This cornmeal based breader is lightly fried and well worth the try if you've never had it. Make reservations if you can, the tables book up nearly every weekend. Located about 12 minutes from your stay.
Host Recommendation: Pick 2 fried seafood plate.
Sightseeing
Hikers, trail runners, bicyclists and equestrians cherish the extensive network of hiking and multi-use trails at William B. Umstead State Park. Trailheads surround three manmade lakes. The largest is Big Lake, offering canoe and rowboat rentals. Fishing is welcome at all the lakes and connecting tributaries. At both access areas, picnic grounds surround shelters with fireplaces that can be reserved. Located just 3 miles from your stay at Sylvan Lane.
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Parque Estatal William B. Umstead
8801 Glenwood AveHikers, trail runners, bicyclists and equestrians cherish the extensive network of hiking and multi-use trails at William B. Umstead State Park. Trailheads surround three manmade lakes. The largest is Big Lake, offering canoe and rowboat rentals. Fishing is welcome at all the lakes and connecting tributaries. At both access areas, picnic grounds surround shelters with fireplaces that can be reserved. Located just 3 miles from your stay at Sylvan Lane.
A great little place to view the runway at RDU airport and see the planes land and/or take off. Also includes a little play area with a miniature runway. Hours 9am-7pm.
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RDU Observation Deck
West International DriveA great little place to view the runway at RDU airport and see the planes land and/or take off. Also includes a little play area with a miniature runway. Hours 9am-7pm.
You won't find this hidden gem from anybody else. Directly under the runway at RDU you will get as close to a plane landing as possible. A grassy spot to park on, lay out a blanket or just sit by the car and take it in.
9628 Lumley Rd
9628 Lumley RoadYou won't find this hidden gem from anybody else. Directly under the runway at RDU you will get as close to a plane landing as possible. A grassy spot to park on, lay out a blanket or just sit by the car and take it in.
If you're visiting raleigh and want a great photo to share with friends, head over to the Boylan Bridge for the best skyline photo in Raleigh! Just park anywhere on the road that's assessible.
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Boylan Bridge
234 S Boylan AveIf you're visiting raleigh and want a great photo to share with friends, head over to the Boylan Bridge for the best skyline photo in Raleigh! Just park anywhere on the road that's assessible.
Entertainment
Multi Decked golfing facility with games, food and drinks! Located 18 minutes from Sylvan Lane. Make sure to get a reservation.
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Drive Shack
6901 Play Golf WyMulti Decked golfing facility with games, food and drinks! Located 18 minutes from Sylvan Lane. Make sure to get a reservation.
Amazing theatre with lounge seating, food and drinks served to your seat. Located just 5 minutes from your stay at Sylvan Lane.
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Cinemark Raleigh Grande
4840 Grove Barton RdAmazing theatre with lounge seating, food and drinks served to your seat. Located just 5 minutes from your stay at Sylvan Lane.
Watch an NHL game just minutes from your home at Sylvan Lane. Visit canescountry.com for schedules and more info.
Carolina Hurricanes Foundation Inc
1400 Edwards Mill RdWatch an NHL game just minutes from your home at Sylvan Lane. Visit canescountry.com for schedules and more info.
Take in a game of baseball at the Durham Bulls Park. You can purchase tickets directly through the Durham Bulls official site, https://www.milb.com/durham/tickets/single-game-tickets
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StTake in a game of baseball at the Durham Bulls Park. You can purchase tickets directly through the Durham Bulls official site, https://www.milb.com/durham/tickets/single-game-tickets
Take a stroll down the Neuse River and enjoy a peaceful 2 or 4 hour trip. Neuse River Outfitters can provide rental and drop-off/pickup.
Neuse River Outfitters
9601 Capital BoulevardTake a stroll down the Neuse River and enjoy a peaceful 2 or 4 hour trip. Neuse River Outfitters can provide rental and drop-off/pickup.
Frankie's is a great and upscale fun place with mini golf, go-karts, arcade, and lounge bar. We love Frankie's and it's only 8 minutes away!
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Parque de Diversiones de Frankie
11190 Fun Park DrFrankie's is a great and upscale fun place with mini golf, go-karts, arcade, and lounge bar. We love Frankie's and it's only 8 minutes away!
Marbles is a one of a kind place to take your little ones. Parents can participate in all the activities as well. It's located Downtown Raleigh, about a 15 minutes drive.
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Museo Infantil de Canicas
201 E Hargett StMarbles is a one of a kind place to take your little ones. Parents can participate in all the activities as well. It's located Downtown Raleigh, about a 15 minutes drive.
located in the same place as Marbles kid museum is the true Imax experience. visit Imax Raleigh for showtimes and tickets.
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Marbles IMAX
201 E Hargett Stlocated in the same place as Marbles kid museum is the true Imax experience. visit Imax Raleigh for showtimes and tickets.
A great museum with free admission! Located downtown Raleigh and open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm. One of my favorite items to see is a massive whale skeleton, but there's also a complete T-Rex skeleton to view as well.
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Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Carolina del Norte
11 W Jones StA great museum with free admission! Located downtown Raleigh and open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm. One of my favorite items to see is a massive whale skeleton, but there's also a complete T-Rex skeleton to view as well.
Shelley Lake is a wonderful very small lake on Raleigh's amazingly designed Greenway Trail. There are miles of paved walking trails, wildlife, playgrounds, frisbee golf, and open fields and picnic tables. Lots of parking and free to visit. It really is a wonderful place and is less than 15 minutes from the house.
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Parque del Lago Shelley
1400 W Millbrook RdShelley Lake is a wonderful very small lake on Raleigh's amazingly designed Greenway Trail. There are miles of paved walking trails, wildlife, playgrounds, frisbee golf, and open fields and picnic tables. Lots of parking and free to visit. It really is a wonderful place and is less than 15 minutes from the house.
Dorothy Dix Park is a historic location with several open fields where people will be having a great time. Walk through the old buildings and have a picnic with some amazing views!
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Dorothea Dix Park
1985 Umstead DrDorothy Dix Park is a historic location with several open fields where people will be having a great time. Walk through the old buildings and have a picnic with some amazing views!
TSA is the states largest indoor shooting facility. You'll need to take the safety course before you are able to go into the range. Located about 8 minutes away from your stay!
Triangle Shooting Academy
6501 Mt Herman RdTSA is the states largest indoor shooting facility. You'll need to take the safety course before you are able to go into the range. Located about 8 minutes away from your stay!
the DPAC is recognized as one of the nations best performing arts stage, with theatre shows, concerts, special events and more. Just an easy 20 minute drive from the house and plenty of easy parking. Enjoy a walk around the beautiful downtown before or after the show!
Visit dpacnc.com for what is playing and plan to visit!
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DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Streetthe DPAC is recognized as one of the nations best performing arts stage, with theatre shows, concerts, special events and more. Just an easy 20 minute drive from the house and plenty of easy parking. Enjoy a walk around the beautiful downtown before or after the show!
Visit dpacnc.com for what is playing and plan to visit!
The American Tobacco Campus has it all, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing and food. It is one of the most exciting areas in downtown Durham, with an eclectic mix of restaurants, green space, water features, recreational sporting cages, and entertainment. The one-million-square-foot district is the former Lucky Strike cigarette factory complex, which has been transformed into a multi-use gathering place for locals and visitors.
The complex is a mix of business and pleasure, with an event, concert, or block party happening most nights of the week. There are a variety of food options, from food trucks to tapas; baseball games at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park; pick-up games on the basketball court; quiet places to read in the green space by the man-made stream; and evenings at the documentary theater.
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American Tobacco Campus
300 Blackwell StThe American Tobacco Campus has it all, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing and food. It is one of the most exciting areas in downtown Durham, with an eclectic mix of restaurants, green space, water features, recreational sporting cages, and entertainment. The one-million-square-foot district is the former Lucky Strike cigarette factory complex, which has been transformed into a multi-use gathering place for locals and visitors.
The complex is a mix of business and pleasure, with an event, concert, or block party happening most nights of the week. There are a variety of food options, from food trucks to tapas; baseball games at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park; pick-up games on the basketball court; quiet places to read in the green space by the man-made stream; and evenings at the documentary theater.
The Life and Science museum is one of a kind and a really really great place to take little ones. It is a pay for admission museum located in Durham, but it is well worth the day trip. I would actually classify it more as an educational fun park than a museum. A lot of outdoor activities.
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Museo de la Vida y la Ciencia
433 W Murray AveThe Life and Science museum is one of a kind and a really really great place to take little ones. It is a pay for admission museum located in Durham, but it is well worth the day trip. I would actually classify it more as an educational fun park than a museum. A lot of outdoor activities.
Raleigh is home to a large pickleball community. If you're a pickleball player, contact me for the best places and times to play. I play myself and would be happy to be your pickleball guide while you're here.
Method Road Pickleball Courts
512 Method RoadRaleigh is home to a large pickleball community. If you're a pickleball player, contact me for the best places and times to play. I play myself and would be happy to be your pickleball guide while you're here.
Cutest experience I can recommend.
The Duke Lemur Center has the largest collection of lemurs outside of Madagascar. You can get an up-close look at the lemurs and the research facility.
There are regular tours available, but if you plan ahead, you can make a reservation for the habitat experience, which gives you the most intimate and interactive opportunity, but space is limited and it fills up quickly.
Host Tip: I have contacts at the Lemur Center, if you have any issues getting in let me know :)
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Duke Lemur Center
3705 Erwin RdCutest experience I can recommend.
The Duke Lemur Center has the largest collection of lemurs outside of Madagascar. You can get an up-close look at the lemurs and the research facility.
There are regular tours available, but if you plan ahead, you can make a reservation for the habitat experience, which gives you the most intimate and interactive opportunity, but space is limited and it fills up quickly.
Host Tip: I have contacts at the Lemur Center, if you have any issues getting in let me know :)
Shopping
More than fresh vegetables, it’s a family adventure. Considered one of the nation’s best and most modern markets, visitors enjoy 75 acres of indoor/outdoor specialty shops, restaurants and garden center, with fruits, vegetables, meats, and gift products from across the state. Free admission. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 5am-6pm; Sun., 8am-6pm.
Host Tip: If you see a little store that is making Hod dogs, they are locally made named Carolina Packers. Try it NC style, mustard onions, ketchup, chili and slaw.
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North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StMore than fresh vegetables, it’s a family adventure. Considered one of the nation’s best and most modern markets, visitors enjoy 75 acres of indoor/outdoor specialty shops, restaurants and garden center, with fruits, vegetables, meats, and gift products from across the state. Free admission. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 5am-6pm; Sun., 8am-6pm.
Host Tip: If you see a little store that is making Hod dogs, they are locally made named Carolina Packers. Try it NC style, mustard onions, ketchup, chili and slaw.
Neighborhoods
North Hills is Raleigh's Midtown area. It offers upscale shopping, dining, and events regularly. From Saturday morning local shopping market popups, to Beach music festival Thursdays. A must visit for shopping, eating, and playing.
https://visitnorthhills.com/
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North Hills
North Hills is Raleigh's Midtown area. It offers upscale shopping, dining, and events regularly. From Saturday morning local shopping market popups, to Beach music festival Thursdays. A must visit for shopping, eating, and playing.
https://visitnorthhills.com/
One of downtown’s signature streets anchors this eclectic mix of restaurants, art galleries, stores, nightlife, and residences. New restaurants blend in with established favorites, while the exploding population of young workers find plenty to do in the active bar scene. A couple of our favorites are Milk Bar and Beer Garden.
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Glenwood South
One of downtown’s signature streets anchors this eclectic mix of restaurants, art galleries, stores, nightlife, and residences. New restaurants blend in with established favorites, while the exploding population of young workers find plenty to do in the active bar scene. A couple of our favorites are Milk Bar and Beer Garden.
Briar Creek Commons, located 5 minutes away, is a large area with shopping and dining. It is a beautifully crafted shopping center. Some restaurants include Olive Garden, Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse, and Umami Japanese Steakhouse, as well as many small eateries throughout.
Brier Creek Parkway
Brier Creek ParkwayBriar Creek Commons, located 5 minutes away, is a large area with shopping and dining. It is a beautifully crafted shopping center. Some restaurants include Olive Garden, Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse, and Umami Japanese Steakhouse, as well as many small eateries throughout.