Experience Raleigh, N.C.

Tap into Raleigh's heartbeat

We 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 heartbeat

We 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

Spin & Sip! A Wool Preparation Workshop with Suzy Hasanin

The Portal HQ 3801 Hillsborough St #113, Raleigh, NC, United States

What could be better than spinning wool and sipping mimosas? In collaboration with The Portal HQ: Join Suzy Hasanin, a lifelong fiber artist, host of People-First Tourism's Cookies and Crochet […]

Downtown Apex Treasure Hunt

Oaklyn Springs Taproom 209 N Salem St, Apex, United States

Downtown Apex Treasure Hunt Information: Guests will meet our treasure hunt guide at Oaklyn Springs Taproom (209 N. Salem St., Apex, NC 27502). After an initial briefing, your team will […]

Get Tickets $15.66 – $24.80

Spin & Sip! A Wool Preparation Workshop with Suzy Hasanin

The Portal HQ 3801 Hillsborough St #113, Raleigh, NC, United States

What could be better than spinning wool and sipping mimosas? In collaboration with The Portal HQ: Join Suzy Hasanin, a lifelong fiber artist, host of People-First Tourism's Cookies and Crochet […]

Upcoming Experiences

Spin & Sip! A Wool Preparation Workshop with Suzy Hasanin

The Portal HQ 3801 Hillsborough St #113, Raleigh, NC, United States

What could be better than spinning wool and sipping mimosas? In collaboration with The Portal HQ: Join Suzy Hasanin, a lifelong fiber artist, host of People-First Tourism's Cookies and Crochet […]

Downtown Apex Treasure Hunt

Oaklyn Springs Taproom 209 N Salem St, Apex, United States

Downtown Apex Treasure Hunt Information: Guests will meet our treasure hunt guide at Oaklyn Springs Taproom (209 N. Salem St., Apex, NC 27502). After an initial briefing, your team will […]

Get Tickets $15.66 – $24.80

Spin & Sip! A Wool Preparation Workshop with Suzy Hasanin

The Portal HQ 3801 Hillsborough St #113, Raleigh, NC, United States

What could be better than spinning wool and sipping mimosas? In collaboration with The Portal HQ: Join Suzy Hasanin, a lifelong fiber artist, host of People-First Tourism's Cookies and Crochet […]

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