State Farmers Market, Raleigh

The State Farmers Market is a year-round market on Agriculture Street in Raleigh, at the corner of Lake Wheeler Road and Centennial Parkway. North Carolina growers bring fresh produce and plants, and the grounds also hold shops, restaurants, and arts and crafts.

It is run by the state Department of Agriculture and stays busy in every season, winter included. Getting there is straightforward from the interstate, and it is as much a place to eat and wander for an hour as a place to buy vegetables.

What to know

• Take Exit 297 from I-40 toward Lake Wheeler Road to reach the market.
• The market is open seven days a week, including Sundays.
• Vendor space is available, and the market publishes information for prospective sellers.
• Events are held on the market grounds through the year.
• The market answers common questions about bringing pets and booking school group visits.