What would you suggest to do around the Triangle? If you are new to Raleigh, I would highly recommend visiting the NC Museum of Art and its stunning exhibits, museum spaces, and outdoor park and events. We are members, and it’s probably my favorite thing to do in Raleigh. The Warehouse District is one of my favorite parts of the city—there is plenty to explore in that area, including CAM, which is a fantastic contemporary art museum. I love the new Transfer Food Hall on East Davie Street, or grabbing pizza with the family at Oakwood Pizza Box on Person Street. Moore Square Park just reopened and will be a great place to relax and enjoy city life, with seasonal farmers markets and lots of great restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Chana Lynn
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She goes by @raleighwhatsup on Instagram and shares “all things Raleigh” on her account, which has almost 20,000 followers. “It was less focused in the beginning, but as Raleigh really started to grow, I started sharing more about Raleigh specifically,” Lynn says. “I quickly realized my interest was to share about local places, and encourage friends and followers to visit them.”
In addition to the opportunities within those consulting jobs, Chana has worked with national brands that want to tap into the Raleigh market. In 2017, after Alaska Airlines started flying out of RDU, they invited her to share on the Alaska Air Instagram account. She was chosen to be a “Local Wanderer” in Raleigh. “They trusted me to share what I love about Raleigh and spotlight the Triangle as a destination,” Chana explains. “It was an amazing opportunity, and one of my most exciting moments as an influencer.”
As more people started to follow along, Chana started receiving invites to local restaurant and retail openings, dinners, and media events. Outside of her @raleighwhatsup account, Chana works as a website designer and social media consultant, with clients such as Tabletop Media Group and Booth Amphitheatre.
Chana Lynn lives in North Raleigh with her husband and two teenage daughters, and they all enjoy traveling and exploring new places together. They also take part in many of Chana’s influencing adventures.
Moving back to the States after living in Sydney, Australia for three years, Chana Lynn and her husband were searching for a place to call home. They had previously lived in the D.C. area, but the big city scene didn’t fit the goals of their new family, so they decided Raleigh was a better choice. Fast-forward 20 years and some might argue that Chana knows more about her adopted town than native long-timers.
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