This unique corner of downtown Raleigh is chock-full of bars, restaurants and shops.

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The romantic atmosphere is in place at this downtown Raleigh destination; visitors often bring dates and stroll along cobblestone streets lit by old-fashioned lanterns to explore shops and eateries. The selection of stores is diverse: visitors can pick up gourmet chocolate at Peche de Chocolat, stop in to see art at Artspace or paint a pot at Amazing Glaze. Notable bars and restaurants include Big Ed's, Greenshields, Dibella and Rum Runners.