New to North Carolina

Your first weekends,
sorted.

Just moved to the Triangle? Skip the chains and the endless Googling. Here are the local firsts worth doing - and if you landed somewhere else nearby, enter your ZIP for your own set.

Popular first stops in the Triangle

A starter set around Raleigh, Durham, and Cary - top-rated and worth your time.

1

Your first coffee ritual

Blackbird Books and Coffee★ New

Blackbird Books and Coffee in Raleigh.

2

Your first great dinner

Oink N Moo★ New

Oink N Moo in Raleigh.

3

Your first walk outside

Tryon Road Greenway★ New

Tryon Road Greenway in Cary.

4

Your first culture stop

The Tower Escapes★ New

The Tower Escapes in Raleigh.

5

Your first night out

Grog Alley★ New

Grog Alley in Raleigh.

6

Your first hidden gem

Royal Crown Head & Beard Spa★ New

Royal Crown Head & Beard Spa in Raleigh.

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