Things To Do
Parkside Town Commons
Parkside Towns Commons: The Plaza/Center our venue is located in! Plenty of food and activities walking distance from the hotel. Food: Parkside Indian Grill, Flying Biscuit Cafe, Panera Bread, Cinnaholic Activities: EVO Entertainment +EVX, Raleigh Improv
Wrightsville Beach
Parking can be tricky, you're likely to need to pay for a spot and availability may be limited. That said, there is definitely parking available along the beach near the beach houses; just be prepared to walk a bit. Food: Indochine Restaurant Things to do: Kayaking at Wrightsville SUP, there is a pier to walk around at and a whole boardwalk and plenty of places to eat!
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
It’s absolutely beautiful here, and the best part is, it’s not too far from the hotel! Just about 30 to 45 minutes away at most.
Asheville
You can check out the Biltmore Estate for some history, go whitewater rafting out in nature, and check out their downtown! Very classic NC mountain spot.
Myrtle Beach
Classic beach spot near NC. Plenty of folks vacation here during their free time!
Kitty Hawk
Want to check out history about the Wright Brothers and the first airplanes? Look no further than Kitty Hawk, where the first airplane took flight!
Charlotte
If you want even more city life than Raleigh, check out Charlotte, NC! Sana, her friends, & fam are very familiar with Charlotte so ask us for recommendations! Here are some of Sana's favorites: Food: Peno Mediterranean Grill (halal), Curry Gate (halal), Mama Ricotta's, Bella Ciao Italian Restaurant, Midnight Diner, Le Kebab Grill, Bulgogi Box, Mi Pueblo, Zafran Kabab Place, Hawkers, The Dumpling Lady, Optimist Food Hall Cafes: Matcha Cafe Maiko, Amelie's, Haraz Coffee House, Qahwah House. Things to Do: Whitewater rafting, kayaking, zipline, and more at the National Whitewater Center! Walk around South End lined with various shops and such, go to Discovery Place Science for museum hopping and their botanical gardens for plant life, and Carowinds for an amusement park!