Historic Glenwood South
Popular restaurant and bar scene
Best time
March-June, September-November (mild weather), NCCU Homecoming
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 200
Safety for Black Travelers
Raleigh is generally very safe. Downtown, Glenwood South, and Five Points are accessible. Durham's Hayti district nearby is historically significant.
Neighborhoods to Know
Five Points
Upscale neighborhood popular with Black professionals
South Raleigh
Historic Black Raleigh neighborhoods
Durham (nearby)
Hayti District — North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance, the 'Capital of the Black Middle Class'
Must-Visit Places
North Carolina Museum of History
Includes significant African American history of North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Shaw University
First HBCU in the South (1865) — birthplace of SNCC
Raleigh, North Carolina
North Carolina Central University (Durham)
HBCU in Durham with museum and performing arts center
Raleigh, North Carolina
Hayti Heritage Center (Durham)
Documents Durham's historic Hayti Black business district
Raleigh, North Carolina
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
Ashley Christensen's acclaimed fried chicken restaurant in Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina
Durham Farmer's Market
Excellent local market with diverse vendors
Raleigh, North Carolina
Visa
No visa required for US citizens
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