Do weddings get you in your feelings? Need to eat your emotions? Look no further! Poole's is a local favorite serving up southern comfort food re-imagined and is walking distance from the hotel. Get there a little early if you can as they don't take reservations.
Raleigh not your idea of a destination wedding? Take a quick walk over to the Barcelona Wine Bar and enjoy over 400 wines (maybe not all at once, huh?) and tapas inspired by Mediterranean, Spanish, and South American influences. You'll feel like you're in "Bar-sthee-lona" in no time!
What to indulge yourself in the arts? Head over to the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) to work the right side of your brain. Once your eyes glaze over from looking at ALL the things, head outside and hit the walking trails of the NCMA park where you'll experience art and nature all in one!
This is like the Oregon Trail except with less broken wagon wheels and more beer. Check out 25+ breweries in the Raleigh area and earn prizes along the way. The more you check-in the better the prize. Hint, hint there are at least five near the hotel. That qualifies you for a sweet steel bottle opener at a minimum...wayyy better than your average wedding chachkie. Cheers!