What's Your Destination I.D.?

With an inviting array of unique choices for every visitor type, you can make Greater Raleigh your own personalized destination.

Visit Greater Raleigh and craft your own custom visitor experience based on your personality, preferences, tastes and unique interests. We have identified seven typical travel personalities who will find plenty to do in North Carolina’s capital city area. I.D. yourself in these profiles, then look around in this section for upcoming events that will suit you!

ARE YOU AN ADRENALINE JUNKIE?
Adrenaline Junkies have one speed: Go! Either to the great outdoors to participate in some rough and tumble athletic activity or into the stands of a football stadium, basketball court or hockey arena to cheer wildly for their favorite team. Greater Raleigh has more than enough choices to keep Adrenaline Junkies on the edge of their seats!

ARE YOU A CREATIVE GENIUS?
Creative Geniuses see art in everything, and they don’t mind being called snobs. If a city can be an art snob, Greater Raleigh is one, too, and it places great value on all things creative. Museums, the symphony, theater or opera and much more...in Greater Raleigh, you can satisfy all of your artistic sensibilities.

ARE YOU A FASHIONISTA?
Fashionistas are not to be confused with shopaholics. For true Fashionistas, it's not about the "buying" (okay, sometimes it's about the buying). But it's also about trends, seeing what's out there and admiring the creativity and invention of designers of every ilk. Fashionistas are known for their impeccable taste and savvy shopping habits.  

ARE YOU A FOODIE?
A Foodie's idea of a great time is a delicious meal shared with good friends. You enjoy new and unique cuisine styles and all kinds of flavorful fare. Greater Raleigh serves up all of those with a helping of warm Southern hospitality.  

ARE YOU A FREE SPIRIT?
The free spirit. You don’t “do” agendas (they are for other people). With a wide range of interests and entertainment preferences, you like to take in a little bit of everything. Well, you’re in luck; Greater Raleigh has a lot of everything and plenty to keep you coming back for more.

ARE YOU A LIFELONG LEARNER?
Lifelong Learners enjoy exercising their minds and soaking up as much new information as possible (just for the sake of knowing). With its colorful history, abundance of educational opportunities and world-renowned leadership in technology and the sciences, Greater Raleigh is a natural fit for Lifelong Learners.

ARE YOU A MUSIC MANIAC?
You can recognize Music Maniacs by their ever-present earbuds and a slight bobbing of their heads. They love all kinds of music (as long as it’s loud), and they live for a live concert. Greater Raleigh has emerged as a leader in North Carolina in live music venues with over 85 at last count, and that number continues to grow. Hearing both established artists and new indie talent, Music Maniacs can get an earful (in a good way!) in Greater Raleigh.