What to do in Raleigh during the 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend - Updated

You've got the plane or train tickets booked, you're ready to gas the car up, or if you're going to walk or take the transit to downtown Raleigh for NHL All-Star Weekend that takes place Jan. 28-30, there will be alot waiting for you once you get there. If you haven't booked a place to stay, there are still many quality and affordable options to look at that are located very close by. The Raleigh area is not a cluttered urban jungle like some cities, so whether you are downtown or a 10-minute drive away, not much time is lost in getting there.

What's going on

The Carolina Hurricanes are painting the town "All-Star". The organization plays host to this year's NHL Fan Fair events that will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center and at their home arena, the RBC Center. The first-ever NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft will also take place at the Convention Center bringing new and added excitement to this year's event and local fans can be a part of it if they are in the right place, at the right time. You can just walk and watch or you can get active while you are in Raleigh with many added bonus events taking place in the immediate vicinity.

Purchase tickets for the NHL Fan Fair at Harris Teeter and other locations- $8 advance/ $10 on-site

While you are in downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville Street and some anchor streets will be the main venue and sites for many NHL Wide Open events along with free concerts at the Raleigh Amphitheater. Raleigh features many quality restaurants and establishments in the immediate downtown area and fortunately for NHL All-Star Weekend attendees, Triangle Restaurant Week takes place Jan. 24-30 and features many of these establishments offering three-course lunches and dinner specials that range from $15-30. Do not miss taking advantage of these opportunities to experience Raleigh as a part of the NHL All-Star Game experience.


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