Moore Square

There's an old world charm associated with this small city square— where creative-types exploring art galleries mingle with families just back from dinner. On the first Friday of every month, Moore Square thrives on a burst of activity as galleries and restaurants cater to the after-hours crowd. Across the street, Moore Square Park provides an urban escape with its manicured landscaping and statue of a giant copper acorn symbolizing the City of Oaks. The Moore Square district inspires Raleigh to show its colors in a more diverse way, from the romance of old-fashioned lamp posts and cobblestone streets to the after-hours excitement spilling from live-music venues and local pubs. Put in a request for your favorite tune at Rum Runners, the square’s dueling piano bar. During the summer, this area plays host to Bud Light Downtown Live, one of the city's most popular concert series.

Where it is: In the southeast corner of downtown Raleigh, bounded by Hargett Street, Blount Street, Cabarrus Street and Chavis Street.

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