Enjoy a facial, body treatment, or therapeutic massage in the tranquil Umstead Spa. Note: Reservations are essential - try to make any reservations at least three weeks prior to Memorial Day weekend.
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens consist of approximately 55 acres of landscaped and wooded areas at Duke University located in Durham, North Carolina. There are 5 miles of allées, walks, and pathways throughout the gardens.
In the mood to kayak? Check out Robertson Millpond Preserve!
Enjoy 96 climate-controlled golf bays, a full-service restaurant, a rooftop bar, more than 300 televisions, and an arcade area at Drive Shack! A reservation is a MUST. If this sounds like a fun wedding weekend activity, please try to make a reservation at least a week in advance.
Herons is one of only 64 Forbes Five-Star restaurants in the world. Because of its popularity amongst foodies, reservations should be made at least three weeks prior to Memorial Day weekend.
Play a round of golf or enjoy high tea at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club!
A small but spirited French bistro from acclaimed chef Scott Crawford and featuring the work of James Beard-nominated pastry chef Krystle Swenson. We recommend asking for a table on the candle lit roof top!
This casual Warehouse District restaurant has stayed a Raleigh tradition since 1989, specializing in tapas! Enjoy cornmeal fried oysters, cauliflower mac-n-cheese, pimento cheese tater tots and more within Humble Pie’s checkerboard-floored dining room or out on their expansive patio.
Enjoy hand-made pasta or wood-fired pizza (with a glass of wine or two) while sitting poolside in Mulino's secluded courtyard.
The restaurant and bar is beloved for its casual atmosphere, impeccable service and Southern food and drink menu. Choose from more than 200 whiskeys, seasonal cocktails, local beers or wine. We enjoy the lamb burger and fried chicken sandwich!
Enjoy dumplings and wontons and noodle bowls and much more at MOFU, translated as “more fortune” in Mandarin Chinese.
Brandon recommends the Rye Smash cocktail and the dan dan noodles. Rosy recommends the cauliflower small plate and the Thai Cooler. Brian loved the Nam Khao and edamame! Ko An is just a 3 minute drive from both of our suggested hotels.
Enjoy Mariel's favorite chicken biscuit!
Benchwarmers, serving wood-fired bagels and craft coffee in downtown Raleigh's Transfer Co. Food Hall, is an exciting collaboration from the masterminds behind Jubala Coffee—one of Raleigh's beloved, local coffee shops—and Boulted Bread.
Second Empire combines an atmosphere of classical history and elegance with a unique selection of cuisine. This AAA Four Diamond Award-winning restaurant is located in the beautifully-restored Dodd-Hinsdale House in downtown Raleigh. Second Empire also offers a more casual style of dining in their Tavern and Atrium Room.
25+ local breweries have popped up between Wake Forest, Raleigh, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina. Visit one or take your own brewery tour with the Raleigh Beer Trail.
Enjoy one of two tasty food halls! You'll find bagels, burgers, barbecue and more all under one roof (plus drinks and patio space of course)!
The other of two great food halls (read next door)!
With more than 350 beers on tap, the Raleigh Beer Garden has the world's largest beer selection, made official when representatives from Guinness World Records visited in 2015. This beer garden also offers a full dining menu includes everything from handcrafted pizzas to cheese and charcuterie plates.