Things To Do
If you’re making a weekend out of your trip, Raleigh has plenty to explore. Spend some time in Downtown Raleigh for great restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops, or walk through the North Carolina Museum of Art and its outdoor park if you want something relaxed and scenic. For a little local flavor, check out the Warehouse District or grab brunch in nearby Wake Forest.
If you’re up for being outside, Umstead State Park (where we had our first date and where Amber said yes!!) offers beautiful trails just a short drive away. Whether you’re into food, art, or just wandering somewhere new, there’s plenty to fill a free afternoon before we celebrate together.
Umstead State Park Visitor Center
8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27617
Here is where we had our first date, and where we got engaged!
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
2000 Lewis Street, Durham, NC 27705
Beautiful botanical gardens in Durham, NC. Great place to explore and walk outside. Bring some food for a picnic on the South Lawn!
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Explore the UNC Chapel Hill campus. Grab some food on Franklin Street! We recommend Top of the Hill restaurant for some casual eats and a great view of Franklin Street! Or check out Tandem or Proximo for something more elevated.
For all the days along the way