Experience Raleigh, N.C.
Tap into Raleigh's heartbeatWe partner with microentrepreneurs, cultural ambassadors, experts, and guides all over the Raleigh area to help share their stories and co-create the most interesting local experiences we can. Peer behind the curtain of your favorite food, drinks, art, and more, to connect with Raleigh in a way that puts its people first.
Experience Raleigh, N.C.
Tap into Raleigh's heartbeatWe partner with microentrepreneurs, cultural ambassadors, experts, and guides all over the Raleigh area to help share their stories and co-create the most interesting local experiences we can.
What is People-First Tourism?
We’re honored! Sisterhood of the Skyline, our video celebrating the bond between artists and the places that spark their creativity, just won a Telly Award! Big thanks to VisitRaleigh and Swift Creek Media for their incredible support. Want to see that connection in action? Explore our upcoming Brush the Skyline events here.
And there’s more—People-First Tourism was recently featured in a PBS story highlighting the power of authentic local experiences. Check out the videos above to see how we’re helping travelers and creators connect in meaningful ways.
Check out our weekly experiences below,
or book something just for you…
Check out our weekly experiences below, or book something just for you…
Upcoming Experiences
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Wine & Travel-Inspired Watercolor Class
Foxcroft Food & Wine 4421 Six Forks Road #115, Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesSip, relax, and let your creativity flow in this beginner-friendly watercolor painting class led by artist, life coach, and author Annelies Gentile. You’ll explore basic watercolor techniques, learn about color […]
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Coffee Stroll Through Downtown Raleigh
Videri Chocolate Factory 327 W Davie St., Raleigh, United StatesGertrude Stein once said, “Coffee is a lot more than just a drink; it’s something happening. Not as in hip, but like an event, a place to be, but not […]
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Illuminate Art Walk Sip n’ Stroll Tour
NC Court of Appeals 1 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC, United StatesExperience downtown Raleigh aglow with large-scale, interactive light installations on the Illuminate Art Walk—a one-mile route stretching along Fayetteville Street, filled with vivid sculptures, sound-based artwork, and returning favorites like […]
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Downtown Raleigh Historic Walking Tour
Jimmy V's Osteria & Bar 420 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, United StatesVenture through downtown Raleigh, hearing stories of Raleigh's past and progression into the future with your guide, Andrew Nason. About Triangle Walking Tours: Triangle Walking Tours was founded as a […]
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2026 Vision Board Workshop with Adventures in Bloom
Adventures in Bloom 110 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, United StatesJoin us for an enlightening Vision Board Workshop as we kick off 2026! You will be guided through the process of clarifying your vision and goals, and receive tips on […]
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Brush the Skyline w/ Mali Barnett
Wye Hill 201 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC, United StatesGet ready to paint the town blue—Brush the Skyline brings art and vibes straight to the city streets! Enjoy a guided watercolor session inspired by Starry Night, set right at Wye […]
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Metal Stamping Workshop with Adventures in Bloom
Adventures in Bloom 110 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, United StatesIn our hands-on workshop we will teach you the basics of stamping on metal to create personalized jewelry and accessories (we have plenty of options for boys/men too!). Each workshop includes: […]
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January Book Club with Adventures in Bloom – ‘Canticle’
Adventures in Bloom 110 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, United StatesJoin us for our first Book Club of the year! We will be reading 'Canticle' by Janet Rich Edwards. GOODREADS READERS’ MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF FALL * REAL SIMPLE BEST BOOKS OF […]
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Historic Oakwood and N. Blount Tour
Heck-Andrews House 309 North Blount Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesExplore Oakwood and North Blount and see the neighborhood's stunning Victorian architecture with your guide, Andrew Nason. About Triangle Walking Tours: Triangle Walking Tours was founded as a vehicle to […]
Upcoming Experiences
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Wine & Travel-Inspired Watercolor Class
Foxcroft Food & Wine 4421 Six Forks Road #115, Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesSip, relax, and let your creativity flow in this beginner-friendly watercolor painting class led by artist, life coach, and author Annelies Gentile. You’ll explore basic watercolor techniques, learn about color […]
Get Tickets $58.00 -
Coffee Stroll Through Downtown Raleigh
Videri Chocolate Factory 327 W Davie St., Raleigh, United StatesGertrude Stein once said, “Coffee is a lot more than just a drink; it’s something happening. Not as in hip, but like an event, a place to be, but not […]
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Illuminate Art Walk Sip n’ Stroll Tour
NC Court of Appeals 1 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC, United StatesExperience downtown Raleigh aglow with large-scale, interactive light installations on the Illuminate Art Walk—a one-mile route stretching along Fayetteville Street, filled with vivid sculptures, sound-based artwork, and returning favorites like […]
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Downtown Raleigh Historic Walking Tour
Jimmy V's Osteria & Bar 420 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, United StatesVenture through downtown Raleigh, hearing stories of Raleigh's past and progression into the future with your guide, Andrew Nason. About Triangle Walking Tours: Triangle Walking Tours was founded as a […]
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2026 Vision Board Workshop with Adventures in Bloom
Adventures in Bloom 110 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, United StatesJoin us for an enlightening Vision Board Workshop as we kick off 2026! You will be guided through the process of clarifying your vision and goals, and receive tips on […]
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Brush the Skyline w/ Mali Barnett
Wye Hill 201 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC, United StatesGet ready to paint the town blue—Brush the Skyline brings art and vibes straight to the city streets! Enjoy a guided watercolor session inspired by Starry Night, set right at Wye […]
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Metal Stamping Workshop with Adventures in Bloom
Adventures in Bloom 110 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, United StatesIn our hands-on workshop we will teach you the basics of stamping on metal to create personalized jewelry and accessories (we have plenty of options for boys/men too!). Each workshop includes: […]
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January Book Club with Adventures in Bloom – ‘Canticle’
Adventures in Bloom 110 N Salem Street, Apex, NC, United StatesJoin us for our first Book Club of the year! We will be reading 'Canticle' by Janet Rich Edwards. GOODREADS READERS’ MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF FALL * REAL SIMPLE BEST BOOKS OF […]
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Historic Oakwood and N. Blount Tour
Heck-Andrews House 309 North Blount Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesExplore Oakwood and North Blount and see the neighborhood's stunning Victorian architecture with your guide, Andrew Nason. About Triangle Walking Tours: Triangle Walking Tours was founded as a vehicle to […]
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