An all-in-one stop for amazing food and drinks! Located near the host hotels, this is a great spot for watching sports, hanging out, and great food.
Want to go to one of our favorite burger joints? Al's is right up the road from the host hotels and venue!
In the mood for mexican food or a wicked good margarita? Check out our favorite mexican spot in Cary/Morrisville!
Need a morning pick-me-up after a long night of way too much fun? Head to Big Dom's for a breakfast sandwich! You might have to get up at a normal hour to catch them before they sell out.
In the mood for irish food or a brunch you can't believe? Head to Doherty's and make sure to get their mimosa flight!
One of our favorite restaurants in Chapel Hill!
This is one of our favorite places to grab a drink and hang out in Chapel Hill! They usually close for the holidays around the time of our wedding so be sure to check their instagram first.
If you know us, you know we love ciders. Make sure to check out our favorite cider taproom in Durham. Check their instagram page for holiday themed events & their current lineup for food trucks.
If you are just getting into town and want the best coffee around, amazing brunch/lunch options, or just a fun spot to hang out, go to one of Lexi's favorite spots at Sola in Raleigh!
Looking for a local coffee shop? This is the place to go for unique combos and all around great coffee!
We absolutely love going to Fenton! There's amazing food (Brewery Bhavana - more info below), shopping, ice skating, and usually a holiday vendor market on the weekends during December!
One of our favorite date night spots! You'll definitely need to make a reservation if you're hungry but you can also grab some drinks and sit at the bar.
Looking for some last minute Christmas gifts? The Streets at Southpoint in Durham has a wide selection of stores, both indoors and outdoors!
If you're looking for another shopping adventure that is near the host hotels, check out Crossroads!
Around the holidays, Koka Booth has Christmas Lights to drive through as well as the Chinese Festival of Lights -- check them out!