Exploring Raleigh

Check out the Day Trips Page for scheduled SAVMA Symposium events in the area.

Exploring Raleigh
Arriving early? Leaving late? Check out these fun places to visit around our college town!

Museums & Nature



City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum)
Downtown Raleigh
https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/places/city-raleigh-museum
Hours: 1p-4p Sun, 9a-4p Tues-Sat
Address: 220 Fayetteville St., Ste. 100, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 996-2220

JC Raulston Arboretum
Near CVM campus, Outdoor Space
Private Event Request: https://jcra.ncsu.edu/rentals/venues/index.php
Hours: 9a-4:30p Mon-Thurs, 9a-7p Fri, 8p-7a Sat-Sun
Address: 4415 Beryl Road Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone: (919) 515-3132




North Carolina Museum of Art
Near CVM campus, Outdoor Space
https://ncartmuseum.org/
Hours: Closed Monday & Tuesday, 10a-5p Wed-Sun
Address: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: (919) 839-6262




North Carolina Museum of Natural History
Downtown Raleigh
Private Event Request: https://naturalsciences.org/events/rentals
Hours: Closed Monday, 10a-5p Tues-Sun
Address: 1 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 707-9800


Breweries & Drink Spots



Raleigh Beer Garden
Downtown Raleigh, Outdoor Space Available, Mini Golf On-Site
Private Event Request: https://theraleighbeergarden.com/book-your-event/
Hours: 11a-2a Sun-Sat
Address: 614 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 324-3415




Raleigh Times
Downtown Raleigh, Cocktail & Rooftop Bar
Private Event Request: https://www.raleightimesbar.com/private-events/
Hours: 11a-11p Sun-Thurs, 11a-2p Fri-Sat
Address: 14 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 833-0999




Tap Yard Raleigh
Just Outside of Downtown Raleigh, Outdoor Space Available, Yard Games
Private Event Request Available on Website: https://tapyardraleigh.com/
Hours: 4p-1a Mon-Thurs, 12p-2a Fri-Sat, 12p-12a Sun
Address: 1610 Automotive Way Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: (919) 520-4204




Tobacco Road Sports Cafe & Brewery
Downtown Raleigh, Patio, Game Room
Private Event Request: https://www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com/raleigh-private-events
Hours: 11a-10p Sun-Thurs, 11am-12p Fri-Sat
Address: 05 W. Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 737-2022




Trophy Brewing & Pizza
Downtown Raleigh, Outdoor Space Available
Private Event Request: https://www.trophybrewing.com/private-events
Hours: 11:30a-9p Sun, 11:30a-10p Mon-Thurs, 11:30am-11p Fri-Sat
Address: 827 W. Morgan St., Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 803-4849




Watts & Ward
Downtown Raleigh, Cocktail Bar
Private Event Request: https://www.wattsandward.com/private-events/
Hours: 4p-2a Thurs-Sat, 2p-12a Sun
Address: 200 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 896-8016


Restaurant & Food Spaces



Gravy Raleigh (Italian)
Downtown Raleigh, Upstairs, Loft & Private Wine Space
Private Event Request: https://www.gravyraleigh.com/private-dining/
Address: 135 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 896-8513




Sitti (Lebanese)
Downtown Raleigh
Private Event Request: https://www.sitti-raleigh.com/private-events/
Address: 137 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 239-4070




Taverna Agora (Greek)
Downtown Raleigh
Private Event Request: https://www.tavernaagora.com/private-dining
Hours: 4p-1a Mon-Thurs, 12p-2a Fri-Sat, 12p-12a Sun
Address: 326 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 881-8333




Vidrio (Mediterranean)
Downtown Raleigh
Private Event Request: https://www.vidrioraleigh.com/private-events
Hours: 4p-10p Mon-Thurs, 4p-11p Fri-Sat, 4p-10p Sun
Address: 500 Glenwood Ave, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 803-6033




Whiskey Kitchen (Southern Fare, Whiskey Bar)
Downtown Raleigh
Private Event Request: https://whiskeykitchen.tripleseat.com/party_request/24283%22%3EEvent%20Inquiry%3C
Hours: 11a-12a Sun, 5p-12a Mon, 11a-12a Tues-Thurs, 11a-2a Fri-Sat
Address: 201 W Martin St, Raleigh NC 27601
Phone: (919) 803-3181




Wilson’s Eatery (Local Food & Beer)
Just Outside Downtown Raleigh
Private Event Request: https://wilsonseatery.com/catering
Address: 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: 919) 977-5442


Dedicated Event Venues



Junction West
Downtown Raleigh
Private Event Request: https://www.junctionwestnc.com/corporatenonprofit
Address: 310 S West St Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27603




Market Hall at City Market
Downtown Raleigh
Private Event Request: https://www.historicmarkethall.com/corporate-and-social-events
Address: 214 E. Martin Street Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (984) 232-8661




The Cannon Room
Downtown Raleigh
Private Event Request: https://www.cannonroomraleigh.com/contact-us
Address: 16 W Martin St 12th floor, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (984) 212-4708




The Merrimon-Wynne House (Carriage House)
Downtown Raleigh
Private Event Request: https://www.merrimonwynne.com/private-events
Address: 500 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: (919) 906-1026