Shaoleen and Colin
Things To Do
Downtown Raleigh
Explore the sights of Downtown Raleigh including dining, shopping, bars, & nightlife. Our reception venue, Raleigh Union Station, is located in the warehouse district of downtown Raleigh. For the breakfast lovers: Rise Biscuits & Donuts, Beasley Chicken and Honey. Restaurants: Whiskey Kitchen, Tupelo Honey, Brewery Bhavana, Bida Manda, Vidrio, and Barcelona Wine Bar are some of our favorites! Breweries: Brewery Bhavana (couple blocks away from Sheraton and Union Station), Raleigh Bier Garden, Trophy, and Clouds Brewing For the intellectually curious: NC Museum of Natural Sciences, NC Museum of Art, NC Museum of History Kid-friendly and for the young at heart: Marbles Children's Museum is within walking distance to the Sheraton. Pullen Park is about a 5 min drive and has a kiddie train, paddle boating, and a carousel. For the outdoor enthusiast: William B. Umstead State Park and Neuse River Trail are both great for hiking, cycling, etc.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is located in Raleigh, North Carolina as the oldest established museum in North Carolina and the largest museum of its kind in the Southeastern United States. One of the most popular museums located in the heart of downtown Raleigh!
North Hills
A great shopping area with many different restaurants and bars.
Cameron Village
A cute shopping area!
Drive Shack
Do you love to play golf? Visit Drive Shack in Raleigh! It is similar to Top Golf! It is a short 25 minute car ride away from Walnut Hill, or if you are staying in Raleigh near the airport about a 10 minute drive!
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
A barcade where we have had many dates!
Wildwood Green Golf Club
Open to non-members.
Lonnie Poole Golf Course
Lonnie Poole Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course located on the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. The Lonnie Poole Golf Course was designed by Arnold Palmer and the design team at Arnold Palmer Design Company.
Downtown Clayton
Restaurants: Mannings, Vinson's Pub & Eatery, Skylines Cafe, and Boulevard West Breweries, Bars & Taverns: Revival 1869 (good whiskey), Deep River Brewing Company, and First Street Tavern. Shopping: The Market at Three Little Birds, Bexley House
River Ridge Golf Club
Open to non members.
Videri Chocolate Factory - Chocolate Bean to Bar
Artisan chocolatier offering self-guided tours, plus a cafe for chocolate bars, bonbons & espresso.
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
The best spa ever!
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
The Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team, the Triple-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Bulls play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in the downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. The movie Bull Durham was based on them!