Things to Do
First Watch
Brunch Take advantage of the online "Get in Line" feature!
321 Coffee - Downtown Raleigh
Coffee Shop Coffee shop staffed by individuals with special needs - just around the corner from both hotels.
The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery + Coffee
Coffee/Bakery/Sweets Stop in for coffee and a sweet treat!
Morgan Street Food Hall
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Food Hall with every cuisine you can think of! Perfect choice for a meal if you have a group that can't make up their mind.
Plates Neighborhood Kitchen
Brunch/Lunch Upscale brunch and lunch restaurant - we recommend making a reservation ahead of time!
Raleigh Beer Garden
Bar/Lunch/Dinner Believe it or not, RBG holds the world record for most beer taps in one establishment with over 350! The "North Carolina" bar on the first floor features 144 NC draft taps, while the “International” floor offers 222 varieties from the rest of the country and the rest of the world. Get the deep fried pretzel!
La Santa Modern Mexican Food
Lunch/Dinner/Cocktails Modern Mexican food and margarita bar - you can't go wrong with this menu!
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
Lunch/Dinner/Cocktails - Uber needed from hotels What's more Southern than fried chicken, mac and cheese, and biscuits?
Whiskey Kitchen
Lunch/Dinner/Cocktails - Uber needed from hotels Exactly as the name suggests! Whiskey flights and awesome food. Cracklin' biscuits are a must.
St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar
Dinner/Cocktails - Uber needed from hotels We celebrated here after getting engaged! Cajun-inspired restaurant with happy hour oysters and John's favorite cocktail in all of Raleigh - Of Greetings and Goodbyes.
Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
Brunch/Lunch/Happy Hour/Dinner Best patio with a view in Raleigh! Wye Hill is a brewery, cocktail bar, and restaurant all in one! But seriously, the view of downtown Raleigh is worth it.
Dram & Draught
Cocktail Bar One of our go-to cocktail bars with the coolest liquor wall you may ever see!
Watts & Ward
Cocktail Bar - Uber needed from hotels Basement cocktail bar with 1920s speakeasy vibes!
Bittersweet
Cocktail Bar/Dessert - Uber needed from hotels Finally a dessert place for adults! Our favorites are the espresso martini and the ice cream sandwich.
North Carolina Museum of History
Activity - Uber needed from hotels History museum in downtown.
CAM Raleigh
Activity Contemporary art museum in downtown.
Lake Johnson Park
Activity - Uber needed from hotels Park with a lake and walking trails.