Delicious Southeast Asian inspired fare. Great any time of day, from coffee and breakfast to dinner.
A Raleigh classic, alongside their sister and neighboring restaurants The Raleigh Times and Pizza Times.
Get there early - there will be a line. Worth the wait though!
Incredible Laotian restaurant. If Haley could eat here for every meal, she would.
One of our absolute favorites! Chris and Haley recommend the enchiladas or chilaquiles to eat and the Gallo Smokestack to drink.
A date night favorite. Located in the cobblestoned City Market area just off of Moore Square.
A frequented locale for Cory, Brett, and Chris the year they all lived in Raleigh. Tons of beers on tap and food options too.
Tucked away on the corner of Beryl Rd. and Beryl Rd. (iykyk), this Mediterranean restaurant is a local favorite. Located right next to the JC Raulston Arboretum for a perfect midday outing and lunch combo!
What can we say? We like sushi! Another really nice sushi restaurant downtown that has been a favorite for date nights and a Valentine's Day pick.
"Three-time Guiness World Record holder." The Raleigh Beer Garden has over 300 beers on tap from across North Carolina and the globe. Cider options also available. Ample seating indoors and outdoors. Located amid the bustling nightlife of Glenwood Avenue.
Great beer, great pizza. One of Chris and Haley's favorites. If you like a little spice, we recommend the Daredevil pizza!
A favorite to take out-of-town guests to. Has ample covered outdoor seating with views of the Raleigh skyline.
Great desserts and fun cocktails! Another one of our favorite places to take folks visiting from out of town.
A cozy, family-run bottle shop that is one of our favorite local hangouts.
The state's largest urban park that is currently in a multi-phase redesign, but already has so much to offer. Enjoy the Gipson Play Plaza (fun for adults and kids alike), stroll through the woods to view the Dambo trolls, have a picnic with the City of Raleigh skyline as your backdrop, or lounge in the hammock grove.
A free entry botanical garden and arboretum owned and managed by NC State University. Right next door to Neomonde Mediterranean - a good midday outing and lunch combo!
A free admission art museum just west of downtown Raleigh. Lovely to walk through and also has a beautiful sculpture park next door if the weather is nice and you're looking for some fresh air! (Certain wings and exhibits do cost extra for entry).
The largest natural history museum in the Southeast US with several active research labs viewable by the public (including a paleontology lab you can walk through). Free entry and walkability from downtown hotels make this a can't miss attraction! (Certain wings and exhibits do cost extra for entry).