Here are some local favorites. Close by is Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh. Heads up, our wedding coincides with Duke's Parents Weekend, so may be extra crowded in that area!
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC 27708, (919) 684-3698
Free admission, beautiful park on Duke's Campus
Umstead
8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617
Lots of trails for running or a nice stroll in the park