Things To Do
Downtown
There are lots of great restaurants, bars, and shops to explore! You do have to pay for parking, but parking is easy to find and relatively cheap.
North Carolina Museum of Art
This is where Grant and I took our engagement pictures!
Crumbl - Raleigh
If you are from out of town and do not have a Crumbl near you, this is a must try cookie shop! Fun fact- Grant and I went here after we legally got married at the courthouse.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
A fun, and FREE, activity to do downtown with littles or even as date.
Morgan Street Food Hall
This is a food hall with lots of variety! They have anywhere from pizza, to tacos, to burgers, to crepes, to ramen. They even have axe throwing! A must try for sure. Located in downtown Raleigh.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
Mine and Grant's favorite movie theater! It's a theater with a vintage movie shop and bar included in the same building. The theater has reclining seats and you are able to order food and have servers bring it out to you.
Raleigh Beer Garden
A fun place to grab drinks and food with lots of games and activities to do outside. Located in downtown Raleigh.
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
A popular arcade bar in Raleigh. This arcade is 21+ most nights. Located in downtown Raleigh.
Marbles Kids Museum
A children's museum located in downtown Raleigh where your kids will be able to interact with exhibits, creative programs, and IMAX movies.
Sir Walter Coffee
One of the most popular coffee ships in the downtown Raleigh area.
Heirloom
One of Grant's favorite shops! Mixing modern coffee culture baked goods and food with Asian inspired ingredients and culture, located in downtown Raleigh.
The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop
A record shop brewery and stage all wrapped up in one. Located in downtown Raleigh, they have many local bands come and play at night. All around, an amazing time.
ParTee Shack
Not your average mini golf shack. With a school bus as a range, and a zip line you can fly down, a hole in one is not the only exciting thing at this mini golf spot.
Lonerider Brewing Company
A Raleigh brewing company with award-winning IPAs, hefeweizen, Brown ales, and stouts.
Dorothea Dix Park
One of Raleigh's largest parks! Popular spot for family and friend meetups, picnics, and dog walking.
Drive Shack
A driving golf range for new and experienced golfers. Combines a golf driving range with a bar atmosphere, interactive games, great food, and a variety of events.
City Market Sushi
A lively destination for creative sushi rolls, bento boxes, and other Japanese eats in modern surronds. One of mine and Grant's newest, and favorite sushi spots! Located in downtown Raleigh.
MILKLAB
A specialty dessert and tea cafe known for its rolled ice cream and bubble tea. Located in downtown Raleigh.
Sushi Time
A sushi spot focused on high quality sushi and fusion Thai food. Our go to restaurant for special occasions.
Crabtree Valley Mall
The largest enclosed mall in the Research Triangle Area. Offers a variety of stores, dining options, and entertainment. Also important to note, they have a Cheesecake Factory here!
Farmers Market Drive
A large, year-round market where North Carolina farmers sell fresh produce, plants, and other specialty items.