raleigh activities: Halloween Parties in Raleigh | Halloween Things to Do
- 10/22/10 11:13 PM
Raleigh Halloween Parties and Balls - 2010 Click here for 2011 Halloween Events and Parties We've already talked about pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses, and other family-friendly activities for Halloween, but what if you're looking for something a bit more... grown-up to do? Ranging from formal balls to downtown bar hopping, there are several Halloween-themed adult activities all around the Triangle this year. Read on to see what caught our attention. Masquerading Angels Ball - Formal Attire Required!Saturday, October 30, 6:00pm, Durham Hilton Moonlight Masquerade Dance - High Above Downtown RaleighFriday, October 29, 8:00pm, Capital City Club Triangle Girls' Night … (2 comments)
Since 2008, Spice Cubed has been selling fresh, organic spices and seasoning blends in its unique containers. Spice Cubed offers the convenience of shopping online combined with freshness and taste unmatched by grocery stores. The owner and founder of Spice Cubed, David Leach, has been in the restaurant industry for the past 20 years, and over the years of preparing food, mostly in catering, he has collected and refined some great spice blend recipes. Visit Spice Cubed's website … (2 comments)
raleigh activities: 365 Things to Do in Raleigh - Horseback Riding - Dead Broke Horse Farm
- 06/22/10 11:37 PM
Horseback Riding at Dead Broke Horse Farm 365 Things to Do in Raleigh Raleigh's weather, rolling terrain, and many farms are perfect for horseback riding, and horse farms abound throughout the Triangle. Dead Broke Farm is conveniently close, in the north Raleigh/RTP area. Dead Broke Farm not only offers horseback riding, birthday parties, and riding lessons, but also camping trips and much more. Why "Dead Broke"? Because horses can be pretty expensive to care for! Dead Broke Farm is dedicated to allowing access to horses and horseback riding for everyone. Check out the rescue stories of many of Dead Broke Farm's … (3 comments)
raleigh activities: 365 Things to Do in Raleigh - Capital Area Soccer League
- 06/08/10 11:23 PM
Capital Area Soccer League - Youth and Adult Sports One of the Country's Top-Ranked Soccer Programs The Capital Area Soccer League consists of over 800 clubs (teams) in both youth and adult divisions. Founded in 1974 as a non-profit, CASL has grown to be one of the largest soccer leagues in the country. CASL has two seasons each year, Spring and Fall. The Spring season is from February through May, and the Fall season is from August through October. There are several classes for CASL for all different skill levels. For the most casual youth players, starting out or not … (1 comments)
A box of Krispy Kremes is a glorious sight to behold. Original glazed, crullers, creme-filled. The list goes on and on. Nothing beats a doughnut for a quick dessert, and no doughnut is better than Krispy Kreme.
You can get Krispy Kremes at grocery stores, but that doesn't quite match up with the atmosphere of a Krispy Kreme store and the knowledge that the doughnuts are hot and fresh-baked. Downtown Raleigh at the southern end of Fayetteville … (9 comments)
If you've been reading this blog for the past few weeks, you'll know of some of the great things Raleigh, and specifically downtown, has to offer, including restaurants, bars and clubs, museums, and concert halls.
Of course, driving and parking can be a hassle. If you want to go somewhere in downtown Raleigh that's not quite close enough to walk, you have a more convenient alternative: travel by rickshaw.
On the first Friday of every month, numerous venues in downtown Raleigh host special events. Restaurants might have live bands and special menus, museums or art galleries might stay open late or have special exhibits, shops might have big sales, or there could be outdoor concerts. As a whole, all of these special deals and events make up what is known as First Friday.
There is always a wide range of activities for everyone every first Friday. Not just then, either. … (0 comments)
raleigh activities: North Carolina Ski Resorts - Come Enjoy the Snowy Slopes!
- 12/27/08 11:13 PM
Raleigh Recreation - Raleigh Relocation Package North Carolina Ski Resorts Enjoy the Snow in NC! Day and Weekend Ski Trips Do you love the beautiful white slopes? Can't wait for winter to roll around so you can strap on your skis and glide down the mountain? Whether you are a long time resident or just thinking of moving to the area, here is a list of the North Carolina slopes to help keep your winter fever in check. Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain RdBlowing Rock, NC 28605 Located just off of U.S. 321 near the Blue Ridge Parkway, about a … (5 comments)
raleigh activities: HollyFest 2008! Celebrate Autumn in Holly Springs, NC on Oct 25th
- 10/01/08 12:07 AM
Raleigh Fun Things to Do HollyFest 2008 - Fall Festival in Holly Springs, NC Looking for a great activity for the kids and the whole family on a crisp autumn day? Well, we live in North Carolina, so the number of days that are actually "crisp" are limited, but one of the best things to do on a Fall day is attend one of the wonderful local festivals!
HollyFest is held annually in Womble Park, just one street over from quaint downtown Holly Springs, NC. The beautiful, open park undergoes a transformation. Booths are set up, and local artists, craftsmen, and … (3 comments)
raleigh activities: Raleigh Relocation Package - What's It Like to Live in the Triangle Area, NC? August 2008 Edition
- 08/03/08 11:20 PM
Raleigh and the Triangle Area - Raleigh NC Relocation Package Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in 2007 for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no wonder that Raleigh is a "Best Place to Live"!
Stanton Homes has put together a Relocation Package to highlight some of the … (7 comments)
raleigh activities: Jordan Lake Camping - Parkers Creek Campground - Best Places to Camp in the Raleigh Area!
- 07/29/08 10:56 PM
Raleigh Area Recreation: Camping!! If you live in the Raleigh area, but want to know how far you have to travel to sleep under the stars - the answer is, not far at all. Jordan Lake has three terrific campgrounds suitable for tent or RV camping - and today we'll look at Parker's Creek, one of my personal favorites. Parker's Creek Campground at Jordan Lake Parker's Creek Campground at Jordan Lake has a lot to offer. It's quiet, peaceful, and like so much of North Carolina, very green - a result of those wonderful summer thundershowers. How Far Away is Parker's Creek … (3 comments)
raleigh activities: Military Travel Discounts - Raleigh and Fort Bragg Travel Discounts
- 07/27/08 12:49 AM
Military Travel Discounts in North Carolina If you or your spouse is an active duty member of the military, you know how valuable it is to have "getaway time" during those precious leaves. Here's some great resources to find discounts for weekend retreats around the Raleigh and Fayetteville area in beautiful NC. So browse through, choose a bed and breakfast or simply someplace new to drive to, and spend some quality time with your sweetheart!
Military Travel Discounts - There are a variety of sites that offer military travel discounts, including discounts on bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, and area attractions. Here's … (0 comments)
raleigh activities: Unique Art and Jewerly in Chapel Hill - Visit University Mall! Everything from Picasso to Pendants...
- 07/22/08 10:51 PM
Raleigh Area Recreation - Shopping! Experience some of the Raleigh/Chapel Hill area's (and world's) finest art and jewerly - in an easy to find location in Chapel Hill. University Mall is an unassuming indoor shopping center. But enter this smallish mall with 50 shops, and you'll find some spectacular paintings, sculpture, blown glass, and more.
The Animation & Fine Art Galleries may not look extravagant from the outside. But inside is one of the area's largest collections of original Picasso, Mattise, and more. Animation & Fine Art Galleries sells only original artwork. Bring your checkbook - and you can bring home an original rendition of Cows, 1966 by … (0 comments)
"The Dead Sea Scrolls" are now on display at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science. Approach the building, and you'll see some Hebrew notations on the banner, and thanks to the Israel Antiquities Authority. I've been through the exhibit - and all I can say is it's well worth the $22 ticket ($15 for Friends of the Museum). You won't be allowed to take any photographs, so don't worry about bringing the camera. But allow plenty of time. You'll want to soak in … (7 comments)
Downtown Raleigh, NC is a wonderful mixture of the old and the new. Skyscrapers are visible behind centuries old stone churches. And the transportation options are just as varied - anything from "Raleigh Rickshaws" to horse drawn carriages and wagons. Visitors can enjoy a ride in a plush seat in the gleaming white carriage from J&L Carriage, LLC.
The carriages pick up passengers at Edenton St. between the State Capitol and the North Carolina … (3 comments)
raleigh activities: Raleigh Relocation Package - Thinking of Moving to the Triangle, NC? June 2008 Edition
- 05/28/08 11:04 PM
Raleigh and the Triangle Area Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in 2007 for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no wonder that Raleigh is a "Best Place to Live"!
Stanton Homes has put together a Relocation Package to highlight some of the things that make the … (14 comments)
This 46 acre park was purchased in 1997, and has four lighted baseball/softball fields, along with soccer fields, horseshoe pits, and a volleyball court.
There are two … (2 comments)
raleigh activities: 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum - Fort Bragg, NC
- 05/13/08 10:07 PM
The 82nd Airborne Division is a very important part of Fort Bragg. 82nd Airborne has been an active division since 1917, and was named the "All-American" Division after it was discovered that the original unit had soldiers from all 50 states. The 82nd Airborne has been assigned to Fort Bragg since the 1960s, and has been active throughout the world in all major American operations, including Grenada in 1983, Panama in 1989, and the Gulf War in the early 90s. The 82nd Airborne is very active in Iraq today. Find out more about the Division's history. Fort Bragg is a short drive from … (8 comments)
raleigh activities: Need to Shred Some Documents? Holly Springs Will Do It for Free May 24, 2008
- 05/07/08 10:02 PM
Holly Springs Document Shredding "Shred-A-Thon" May 24, 2008 One of the more dreaded aspects of Spring Cleaning or preparing to move can be going through old paperwork, sorting what should stay and what should go. Bankrate.com has a great guide on what to keep, and for how long. A couple basics: Paycheck Stubs: Keep payroll stubs until your W-2 arrives. Once you check to make sure everything matches, shred the paycheck stubs. Bills: Keep all bills until the payment clears. After the check clears, keep any bills for large purchases like jewerly, rugs, appliances, furniture, and computers, to provide proof of value … (4 comments)
raleigh activities: Raleigh and the Triangle Area, NC Relocation Package - April 2008 Edition
- 04/06/08 10:29 PM
Raleigh and the Triangle Area Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in 2007 for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no wonder that Raleigh is a "Best Place to Live"!
Stanton Homes has put together a Relocation Package to highlight some of the things that make the … (6 comments)
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