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Other Attractions and Events
However you define fun, Greater Raleigh has a niche for you. These other unique attractions and events deserve attention from leisure and business travelers alike, including the world’ s largest university-related research park right in our backyard.
ComedyWorx 431 Peace St., Raleigh 27603; 919.829.0822; www. comedyworx. com ComedyWorx is professional team-onteam improvisational comedy. Two teams of performers compete for points based on audience laughs. The talent is a riot, and the fun is interactive! Each team performs different scenes and plays different games based on audience suggestions. As an audience member, you may even get a chance to play with the teams on-field. Every show is a unique experience. Cost: $ 5- $ 10. Regular show times: Fri., 8:30pm; Sat., 4:45pm and 8:30pm.
Adams Vineyards and Winery 3390 John Adams Rd., Willow Spring 27592; 919.567.1010; www. adamsvineyards. com Located in the Willow Spring neighborhood of Wake County, the family vineyards and winery feature a tasting room, events room, gift shop and weekly tours. The Adams’ mission is to sell the best quality wine and revitalize the economy of their family and community. The winery offers dry, semi-sweet, sweet and fruit wines for tasting and purchase. Cost for tours: $ 5. Tour Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10:30am & 4pm; Sat., 11am & 2pm; Sun., 2:30pm. Group tours( 10 people or more) available with advance booking.
Beltline Brew Tours 505 W. Jones St.( Natty Greene’ s Brewing Co.), Raleigh 27603; 919.285.1228; www. beltlinebrewtours. com These exclusive private tours average three to four hours, traveling between breweries across the Triangle region. On the tour, beer-lovers will learn about each brewery and its processes as they enjoy samples of the award-winning craft brews. Greater Raleigh itself is home to seven craft breweries. Call or visit website for regionwide themes and times.
Chatham Hill Winery 3800 Gateway Centre Blvd., Ste. 310, Morrisville 27560; 919.380.7135; www. chathamhillwine. com Experience wine your way! Located in the heart of the Triangle, minutes from shopping, cultural events and fine dining, Chatham Hill is an urban winery crafting inspired wines and sharing the story behind each glass. Winery tours and tasting of award-winning wines offered daily. Come visit for a while or spend the day. Cost: $ 7 tasting fee. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., 1-5pm.
Cloer Family Vineyards 8624 Castleberry Rd., Apex 27523; 919.387.5760 Cloer Family Vineyards is a family farm winery. It’ s a fun place to bring your whole family and enjoy the day strolling through the vineyards or having a picnic lunch with a bottle of wine. Wines currently available for tasting include Noble, Carlos, Veranda and Chambourcin. Wine tasting and tours are free. Hours: Fri., noon-5pm; Sat., 11am- 5pm( call for holiday hours).
City Plaza V Fayetteville St., Raleigh 27601; 919.832.1231; www. yourhere. com City Plaza is located in the heart of the center city: it serves as a community showpiece. The plaza features four glass retail pavilions, complimentary WiFi, an interactive fountain, 50-foot programmable light towers and three sculptures from North Carolina-based artists. It is a unique, versatile public space that creates a special sense of place, where celebrations and civic pride can be demonstrated year round. Also, find the Greater Raleigh Visitor Information Center just off City Plaza, in the connector between the Raleigh Marriott City Center and the Raleigh Convention Center.
Goodnight’ s Comedy Club 861 W. Morgan St., Raleigh 27601; 919.828. LAFF; www. goodnightscomedy. com Nationally recognized Goodnight’ s Comedy Club hosts comedy talent from across the country each week. Such notables as Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Dennis Miller, Drew Carey, Ray Romano, Kevin James, Ellen DeGeneres and Robin Williams have graced the