Things To Do
Dix Park
Enjoy a beautiful day wandering around open fields with awesome skyline views. The House of Many Porches has food and drink available, and Raleigh's awesome greenway system runs right through! Be sure to check out the newly installed Thomas Dambo Trolls, from the renowned artist.
Warehouse District
Our favorite little "neighborhood" of Raleigh. Lunch or dinner at the Pitt. Dessert at Videri Chocolate factory (yes, they have a walk up ice cream window). Fun and games Boxcar Barcade. More coffee (and tea!) at Heirloom brew shop. Tapas and wine Barcelona Wine Bar. A brew at Crank Arm. Morgan Street Food Hall! The Flying Saucer! So many great spots in such a short few blocks!
Jubala Coffee
The best coffee in Raleigh! Enjoy your brew by the bell tower of NC State's campus.
North Carolina State University
We love to take Lucy on walks around campus and reminisce about the good ole days. Start near fountain dining hall, make your way across Dan Allen, behind the tri-towers to wolf plaza, through the free expression tunnel, to the brick yard, through the 1911 building, to the court of Carolinas, of course to the bell tower, around Holiday Hall to SAS, back through to Talley.
Fount Coffee + Kitchen
If you are in need of coffee closer to the airport, go to Fount. Excellent shop, ran by awesome people and Rosie's old stomping ~grounds~.
The Bike Library Cafe
What's better than coffee + bikes? Making Raleigh a safer and more enjoyable place to ride your bike! And that's what the great people at TBL are setting out to do. Rent a bike from their storefront or shipping container and enjoy the city from a new perspective. And when you're done, you can treat yourself to a delicious coffee!
Hibernian Irish Pub & Restaurant
Our second date and classic Irish pub food! Still one of Chris' favs!
Transfer Co. Food Hall
Got a large crew, who is all craving a lil something different for dinner? Transfer has a wide variety of vendors. Our favorite is Dank Burrito. Benchwarmers serves up some great pizza, and is a "sister store" of Jubala Coffee!
Poole's
A Faustyn family favorite whenever it's time to celebrate!
Lake Johnson Park
Nice walk, but not a hike! One of Lucy's favorites! ~3 mile loop!
Umstead Park Harrison Ave Parking lot
Looking for a little hike just 15 or so minutes from downtown? Chris and I's first date was a hike around the Company Mill Trail.
