Raleigh and the Triangle - A Visitor's and Local's Guide

[HisIceness]

We will probably feel the effects of it but it won't be anything like Matthew last year.

 

[tarheelhockey]

I'm stunned at how lucky we got. All indications were that NC would get slammed by this thing, now it looks like other than far-western NC we'll just get a normal rainy day out of it.

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

Visiting Raleigh from October 10-12. Will be watching Canes-Jackets and hopefully enjoying your guys city!

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Visiting Raleigh from October 10-12. Will be watching Canes-Jackets and hopefully enjoying your guys city!

Hope you enjoy it, Echoes. By all means, let the HFCanes travel agency know what you've got planned or if you need any recommendations on beer, wine, or food whilst you're in the City of Oaks.

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

Hope you enjoy it, Echoes. By all means, let the HFCanes travel agency know what you've got planned or if you need any recommendations on beer, wine, or food whilst you're in the City of Oaks.

I'm likely checking out the state capitol, maybe a few museums or something downtown since that's where I'll be staying. And I wouldn't mind going to Duke or NC State. Is cabbing the best way to get to PNC?

 

[garnetpalmetto]

I'm likely checking out the state capitol, maybe a few museums or something downtown since that's where I'll be staying. And I wouldn't mind going to Duke or NC State. Is cabbing the best way to get to PNC?

I'd say your best options are either the Caniac Coach, a taxi (main company in town is Taxi Taxi), or Uber or Lyft. The Canes have a partnership with Uber and the PNC Arena staff are pretty good about giving them some priority getting in and out.

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

I'd say your best options are either the Caniac Coach, a taxi (main company in town is Taxi Taxi), or Uber or Lyft. The Canes have a partnership with Uber and the PNC Arena staff are pretty good about giving them some priority getting in and out.

Super helpful man much appreciated. The caniac coach is actually offered at one of the restaurants I planned on going to anyway so I can knock out two birds with one stone by getting lunch there. Get me some good southern BBQ

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Super helpful man much appreciated. The caniac coach is actually offered at one of the restaurants I planned on going to anyway so I can knock out two birds with one stone by getting lunch there. Get me some good southern BBQ

If you're talking BBQ and a Caniac Coach stop I assume you're going to go to The Pit? Good choice. Keep in mind the routes and times for the Coach. You can also make an easy afternoon in that little area of town as near to The Pit (like a block or two radius) are the Contemporary Art Museum, Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Crank Arm Brewing, Videri Chocolate Factory, and Tasty Beverage.

 

[HisIceness]

Hey man, you like Beer?

https://www.theraleighbeergarden.com

 

[tarheelhockey]

Will be watching Canes-Jackets

Thoughts and prayers

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

Thoughts and prayers

I'll be easy to spot, look for the guy looking up at the 06 banner and shaking his head in sadness

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

I'll be easy to spot, look for the guy looking up at the 06 banner and shaking his head in sadness

It's a Hurricanes game, there's going to be lots of sad people looking up.

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

Thanks for all your help Canes fans! Had a nice time in your city.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

Glad you enjoyed your time here! Although I guess I was a bit optimistic when I said there would be a lot of sad people looking up at the game.

 

[HisIceness]

Feel free to come back. Invite your friends, your family, girlfriend/wife, etc.

Hey, we need all the tickets sold we can get so the Quebecers will get off our backs

 

[Lucky Lindy]

Happy to do my second trip down to Raleigh in December, to watch the games vs Habs on 27th and Pens on 29th. Got one win and one loss last time, maybe I can go 2 and 0 this time?

 

[Breakdowns]

Happy to do my second trip down to Raleigh in December, to watch the games vs Habs on 27th and Pens on 29th. Got one win and one loss last time, maybe I can go 2 and 0 this time?

I hate them both, so I really hope so

And we always seem to play Habs around Christmas/New Years time

 

[Primetime8]

The fairground parking is available and still free this year. Just wanted to confirm that for anyone who doesn't go much and doesn't want to pay $20.00 to park.

I think it's closer than those business buildings down past the football practice fields.

 

[Kaner]

I have been following NHL maybe 15-20 years, since I was a little boy. Especially as a kid, I played hockey, watched hockey and read about hockey. I haven't had any special favourite team, because I had followed individual players. Of course there were teams that I liked and teams that I didn't but there has never been clear number 1.

Couple of last years, I have not played a much and also I have not watched NHL very much. I just followed some Finnish players and superstars and I knew that who are the highest scoring players and which teams are doing best. And of course I followed playoffs by looking at results and highlights.

This fall, I have been studying in NC. My interest in hockey started to grow, when the season started. Very early, I bought a tickets to Hurricanes-Ducks game in 29th October to watch my first NHL game in live.

The game was exiting and the whole experience was amazing. The arena was far away of being full but there was still quite a noisy crowd.

After the game, me, my wife and our little son found the place from where the players will drive off the arena. We thought that we want to take an autograph from Aho to our son's Canes jersey which we had bought. It was very cold, and our son was really tired so it wasnt very comfortable to wait. There was couple of guys, Hurricanes fans also waiting. We talked about how we are from Finland and from the same city than Aho, and that we want his autograph. Some of the players came, and stopped and gave autographs to other fans. Then we saw Teuvo driving but he didn't stop. There was couple of guys in his car, but we couldn't see clearly. But I was pretty sure that Aho was there, since they are friends, Finns and live in the same building. So we decided that we will leave and drive back to our home city. We said goodbyes to these other fans and started to walk towards the parking lot. Soon, one of these fans ran to us and gave his Canes jersey, with Aho's name on the back and with Aho's autograph.First I didnt believe that but he gave it to us. It was really amazing act, it saved our whole evening. If you are reading this, we are really really thankful!!

After the event, I felt that there is no other option for me than start to cheer for Hurricanes. Like I said before, I haven't had any strong bonds for any team, but as I live in NC at the moment and when there is so amazing fans, with a big heart like this one fan was, I am absolutely a 100% Canes fan now. It is not a very weird choice for me, since there are Teuvo and Aho in the team. And also I have been always a big fan of Staal brothers who have been a part of Hurricanes history. I just hope that this young team will start to win and succeed, which would hopefully bring more people to PNC Arena.

- New canes fan from Finland

 

[Breakdowns]

Another Finnish guy, welcome man

 

[MinJaBen]

Awesome story Kaner! Welcome to the area and the fan base.

 

[HisIceness]

Hi Kaner! Please keep coming back to more games and be sure to invite your friends and co-workers. The more the merrier.

 

[geehaad]

This is the guy, he’s our good luck charm who’s gonna turn this franchise into a winner. Longest winning streak in NHL history is on deck, sports fans...76-4-2, here we come!

 

[HisIceness]

This is the guy, he’s our good luck charm who’s gonna turn this franchise into a winner. Longest winning streak in NHL history is on deck, sports fans...76-4-2, here we come!

You jealous Golden State Warriors?

 

[JCLA]