Secret Raleigh: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure - 2nd Edition by Emily Price (Paperback)

About the Book

Raleigh might be best known for barbecue and government buildings, but peel back a few layers and you'll find a city where massive pink dogs, NASCAR legends, and a very suspicious-looking house all have a place. Secret Raleigh is your guide to the city's quirkiest corners--like a former racetrack now swallowed by trees and a soapbox derby where costumes are just as important as speed. You'll meet a 22-foot Muffler Man, discover redwoods growing in front yards, and learn why the state capital owes its location to a tavern with good drinks. Want waterfalls? Raleigh's got a secret one inside the Beltline. Dream of living in a fire station? Someone beat you to it. With author Emily Price, this isn't your average guidebook--it's a celebration of the curious, overlooked, and delightfully weird. It's perfect for locals who think they've seen it all, or visitors who prefer their travel with a side of "wait, what?" Bonus points if you pack a camp chair and a sense of humor.

About the Author

Emily Price is a Raleigh native whose first job at the North Hills JCPenney taught her how to fold jeans with precision--and how to navigate North Raleigh without hitting every red light. These days, she writes about booze, offbeat history, and the overlooked corners of her hometown with the passion of someone who's proudly earned two plates at Flying Saucer. She watched the Canes win the Cup (twice), gave up vegetarianism for a Char-Grill burger, and still considers Big Boss Brewery her spiritual home base. She's never met a roadside oddity she didn't love--or wouldn't immediately take a detour to investigate.