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

[HisIceness]

no stop

No dash mark....

@Anton Dubinchuk Do not listen to these people.

 

[HisIceness]

If Raleigh and Durham were not the same city, then why is the airport named Raleigh-Durham International Airport, hmmmm?

Makes u think, doesn't it?

 

[Lempo]

If Raleigh and Durham were not the same city, then why is the airport named Raleigh-Durham International Airport, hmmmm?

Makes u think, doesn't it?

The distant sound you hear is heads exploding in the twin cities of Dallas-Fort and Worth-Arlington.

(Like, figuratively. This is not an online threat or anything.)

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Come to Durham and say that, so we can cordially beat that ass for you.

 

[HisIceness]

Come to Durham and say that, so we can cordially beat that ass for you.

On my way now!

 

[Savant]

this area has a lot in common with columbus

if durham and raleigh were smashed together into one big city, it would be warm columbus

It's a lot better than Columbus.

 

[RodTheBawd]

Never heard of it

Just saw this. Ole Time Barbecue... the yellow roof, ahem, double wide on Hillsborough? I ate there at least once a week in college.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Just saw this. Ole Time Barbecue... the yellow roof, ahem, double wide on Hillsborough? I ate there at least once a week in college.

aw yis ole time

 

[sabremike]

Guys, I heard there is a bar right across from the arena. Can anyone confirm this?????

 

[CandyCanes]

Guys, I heard there is a bar right across from the arena. Can anyone confirm this?????

I’d consider it more of a restaurant that has a bar. Backyard Bistro

 

[Misfire Puck]

Hello all!

Me and my friend (2 finns) are doing a roadtrip and we're coming to Raleigh next and planning to go see couple of NHL games (vs. Edm and Dal).

What is the best way to get the tickets? (I have used stubhub before)

How's the parking and is there anything else to do near arena?

And for last what else you guys/gals would recomend to do in Raleigh area? (food, museums, etc...)

Thx in advance!

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Hello all!

Me and my friend (2 finns) are doing a roadtrip and we're coming to Raleigh next and planning to go see couple of NHL games (vs. Edm and Dal).

What is the best way to get the tickets? (I have used stubhub before)

StubHub, Ticketmaster (resale), and Vivid Seats are all good options I've used. I seem to have the best success with Vivid Seats, but not always.

How's the parking and is there anything else to do near arena?

You can park for free on the corner of Trinity and YouthCenter road. It's about a 5-10 min. walk to the arena from there. There are other places that have free parking nearby as well. If you want to park in the "official" parking lot, it's $20 and there is plenty of parking available.

And for last what else you guys/gals would recomend to do in Raleigh area? (food, museums, etc...)

Thx in advance!

Go to post #1 in this thread. There is a bunch of good information there.

 

[Savant]

Does Downtown Raleigh still do the Caniac Coach to the games?

 

[the halleJOKEL]

yeah, it is still a thing

 

[RaleighBlues]

Moved here over the summer (love it here) from STL. Coming to our first Canes game (vs Blues Fri 3/1). Read on the first page about tailgating. Is that still a thing?

 

[CandyCanes]

Moved here over the summer (love it here) from STL. Coming to our first Canes game (vs Blues Fri 3/1). Read on the first page about tailgating. Is that still a thing?

It’s died down a bit since all these years of terrible hockey. But we still get a handful of tailgaters, especially if the weather is nice on a weekend game. The way the team is playing and the fans are coming back to games, tailgating should be picking back up.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

It’s died down a bit since all these years of terrible hockey. But we still get a handful of tailgaters, especially if the weather is nice on a weekend game. The way the team is playing and the fans are coming back to games, tailgating should be picking back up.

Yup, I always see tailgaters out when the weather's nice (and even when it's not so nice - saw a couple tents out on Saturday). More to the point for @RaleighBlues, there's absolutely nothing stopping you from bringing tailgating supplies with you if you'd like.

Parking Guide | PNC Arena

Tailgating.
Tailgating is permitted in one parking space only. Please dispose of charcoal properly, and do not leave an open fire unattended. Please think of your fellow guests while tailgating, be safe, and dispose of all trash, bottles and cans. Broken glass may cause harm to others walking on PNC Arena property. Click here to view proper tailgating set-up.

That said I've seen plenty of people take up more than one space and the parking attendants not do anything.

Also to note, if you're in need of supplies to tailgate the day of, there's a Harris-Teeter in the Olde Raleigh Shopping Center at Edwards Mill & Duraleigh, a Whole Foods at Wade & Faircloth, an ABC Store in Mission Valley (Western & Avent Ferry). Oh and a pretty good bottle shop on Lake Boone Trail near Rex Hospital (Bottle Revolution).

 

[RaleighBlues]

Unfortunately, tomorrow night doesn’t look like great tailgate weather. Anything under 50 degrees and my wife and kids start chirping.

We’ll probably just grab a bite on the way to the game. We’re down in the corner, Sec 113. Hope it’s a great game. Rooting for OT and then let the chips fall!

 

[emptyNedder]

Rooting for OT and then let the chips fall!

We all know you are really rooting for a Storm Surge since it is your first game.

 

[RaleighBlues]

We all know you are really rooting for a Storm Surge since it is your first game.

I’m actually really excited for tomorrow. Been an away fan for Blues @ NYR, Nashville, and Chicago, but never an away fan when I live in the home team city. It’s pretty neat.

 

[RaleighBlues]

Good time to arrive to the game...6:30?

 

[MinJaBen]

Good time to arrive to the game...6:30?

I always get there between 6:30 and 7:00 for a 7:30 game so I can eat and walk around a little bit. If you already ate somewhere else, it is not as necessary.

 

[hurricure]

Alright... if these guys can keep this up and actually make the playoffs I’m going to head out that way for game 1 and 2...since I’m a west coast BC boy I know nothing about Raleigh except that your a proud bunch of jerks.... what hotel do I want to book (obv no car so close to something that helps me get around), what seats am I chasing... where do I go to get playoff drunk... not too concerned about price so a little closer to the nice side than the skid side... thanks for your help

 

[HisIceness]

Ramada on Blue Ridge and Sheraton on Trinity (right across the street and next to the Backyard Bistro) are you "walking distance" hotels.

 

[hurricure]

Thank you sir