The Colony Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

1. The Colony Theater

5438 Six Forks Rd (at Millbrook Rd), Raleigh, NC
Indie Movie Theater · 13 tips and reviews

Bahama BreezeBahama Breeze: This theater shows indie and foreign films while offering old-fashioned charm for a great experience. Be sure to check out their snack bar area for unique treats.

Rob E.Rob E: Don't forget the Cool Classics film series. More mainstream than Cinema Overdrive, and might appeal to you even if the Cinema Overdrive line-up is not your thing. But both are great.

Craig G.Craig Gleason: Check out the cool classics

Rialto Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

2. Rialto Theatre

8.9
1620 Glenwood Ave (at Fairview Rd), Raleigh, NC
Indie Movie Theater · 19 tips and reviews

Emily A.Emily Andino: Great place for dates. Lots of foreign and independent films.

jeniusjenius: Great theatre!!! Great indie films and would loooove to go to a rocky horror picture show night! Awesome place for a date!

SundanceTVSundanceTV: Bring cash here for tickets and concessions, and get the popcorn. It's so buttery and good. Beer was a reasonable $3.50 a bottle and apparently you can get an entire bottle of wine!

Edward McKay Used Books & More is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

3. Edward McKay Used Books & More

3514 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Bookstore · 25 tips and reviews

Konrad A.Konrad Arnold: Great selection of film books.

Chad H.Chad Hough: I love this bookstore. HUGE selection. Staff are very friendly and helpful. After reading a few books I trade them in for store credit. Awesome!

Amanda B.Amanda Becom: sell your old stuff here and get cash or credit to buy new stuff! Read more.

Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre at Marbles is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

4. Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre at Marbles

9.0
201 E Hargett St (in Marbles Kids Museum), Raleigh, NC
Movie Theater · 29 tips and reviews

Mollyann R.Mollyann Russell: Always several documentaries and one feature film playing. Biggest IMAX screen in the Triangle area!

Danie H.Danie Herrin: Loved it! Clean, friendly, and worth the money.

Kaylie P.Kaylie Powell: Biggest CERTIFIED screen in North Carolina! Come here for the ultimate experience!

Mission Valley Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

5. Mission Valley Cinema

2109-124 Avent Ferry Rd (at Western Blvd), Raleigh, NC
Movie Theater · 25 tips and reviews

Morgan T.Morgan Talbot: Precious place for a chill date. Grab some beer and popcorn for cheap and hangout before your film. You just can't beat this place and how magical it feels.

Andrew S.Andrew Sherland: They serve an excellent list of rotating craft beers. $6 for a 24oz. Can't beat that at a movie theater!

Clayton Lee B.Clayton Lee Brown: Beer can make a bad movie tolerable.

North Carolina Museum of Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

6. North Carolina Museum of Art

9.5
2110 Blue Ridge Rd (at Wade Ave Extension), Raleigh, NC
Art Museum · 65 tips and reviews

Brandon B.Brandon Beasley: Gotta check out the trails around the property. You'll find hidden art and get a great exercise. The bridge across 440 is fun too.

Visit North CarolinaVisit North Carolina: The first publicly funded art museum in the US got an artful makeover in 2010. View over 30 Rodin sculptures, catch a traveling exhibit and explore their great outdoor spaces.

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Light is essential to the ever-changing experience of the new museum. In the Classical Court, Roman marble sculptures bask in the morning sun. Openings in the ceiling allow the light to be adjusted. Read more.

Regal Brier Creek is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

7. Regal Brier Creek

7.5
8611 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, NC
Movie Theater · 40 tips and reviews

Joe F.Joe Frazier: Good theatre, well organized, good screens, seats & sound. Clean.

Crystal W.Crystal W: Turn off your phones and don't talk through the movie. Thanks!

Allyson W.Allyson Warren: If you bring your children, please keep them quiet so that the others can enjoy their movie. Thanks.

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

8. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

9.4
11 W Jones St (at N Salisbury St), Raleigh, NC
Science Museum · 67 tips and reviews

Katharine B.Katharine Bayer: Check out Cafe Prost! Pretzels are the best! Tomato and Gouda tastes like a mini pizza. Truck is located near museum entrance.

Visit North CarolinaVisit North Carolina: Where can you find a fossilized heart, a 2-story waterfall & hummingbirds & butterflies zipping around indoors? At the southeast's largest natural history museum! Don't forget to take a pic w/ Willo!

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Visit Stumpy, "the mother of right whales, " weighing 77 tons until she fell prey to a ship strike in 2004. Unlike most such displays, this is one you can actually touch. Read more.

PNC Arena is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

9. PNC Arena

8.9
1400 Edwards Mill Rd (at Trinity Rd), Raleigh, NC
Hockey Stadium · 170 tips and reviews

Barron Tile & S.Barron Tile & Stone: North Carolina BBQ nacho plate is well worth the money, excellent.

NHLNHL: Survival Tip: The "Caniacs" are famous for their tail-gate parties. Go early and mingle with the fans in the PNC Arena parking lot.

Carolina HurricanesCarolina Hurricanes: A complete guide of ATM locations, food and beverage availability, and permitted smoking locations around PNC Arena is available. Read more.

North Carolina Museum of History is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

10. North Carolina Museum of History

9.2
5 E Edenton St (at N Wilmington St), Raleigh, NC
History Museum · 25 tips and reviews

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Things that fit inside the new exhibit, its largest ever: Two full-size houses, authentic tobacco & textile mill façades, multiple tractors and a scale replica of the Wright brothers’ flying machine. Read more.

Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel: This Smithsonian Affiliate includes the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame and associated memorabilia. Notable inductees include Richard Petty, Arnold Palmer and Michael Jordan. (From Aerial America) Read more.

B1n62B1n62: Smaller than the museum of natural science across the street but also very interesting. Oh, and did I mention it's free?

Coquette Brasserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

11. Coquette Brasserie

8.7
4351 The Circle At North Hills St (in North Hills), Raleigh, NC
French Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Jason C.Jason Compton: The seared scallops are absolutely amazing. As is the Côtes du Rhône. Both are a must have.

Susan B.Susan Baldwin Stevens: MOULES FRITES

nidhinidhi: $10 bottomless mimosas on Sundays!

The Borough is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

12. The Borough

317 W Morgan St (at S Dawson St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 84 tips and reviews

Trevor G.Trevor Giles: Order the fries it's a must! The secret is they roll the fries around in ranch seasoning and it is the best! Also u can substitute almost anything and create your own dish

Matt C.Matt Crutchfield: Home on the range and PBR is yum!

Craig L.Craig Ledford: Fried green beans are amaze-balls!!! :-)

Vivace is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

13. Vivace

9.2
4209 Lassiter Mill Rd Ste 115 (at Six Forks Rd), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Michael W.Michael W: Ask for the Salty Egg Pizza any time. It is a brunch menu favorite, but they are happy to bake one for you at lunch or dinner too!

Rachel B.Rachel Berg: Joey, the bartender, is awesome.

Caitlin W.Caitlin Waters: Everything is good. Appetizers, good, dessert, and wine :)

Big Boss Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

14. Big Boss Brewing Company

8.4
1249 Wicker Dr (at Atlantic Ave), Raleigh, NC
Brewery · 72 tips and reviews

John S.John Sakolosky: This place is super cool. Shuffle board, ping pong, a food truck outside, and a slate of delicious beers. You can't go wrong coming here!

Benton W.Benton Weese: Don't forget to tip

Jeremy P.Jeremy Perry: Drink some beer.

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is one of The 15 Best Places for Films in Raleigh.

15. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

8.8
328 W Morgan St (at S Harrington St), Raleigh, NC
Beer Garden · 161 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Shaw: Pint nights and fire sales are $3 now, up from $2.75

ScottScott: Get your Beerknurd membership!

Tristan D.Tristan Dyer: Try the Lion Stout