Erin & Sean
Things To Do
State Capitol
Closed for tours on weekends, but the grounds remain open
Artsplosure
An annual arts festival in the center of downtown Raleigh.
Boylan Bridge
The best view of the skyline!
Watts & Ward
An underground speakeasy with deliciously complex cocktails
Sir Walter Coffee
A solid spot for drip, tea and specialty drinks to keep you caffeinated through the weekend. Walking distance to downtown hotels.
Garland
This is Erin's favorite Raleigh restaurant. Expect unique takes on Indian and Asian cuisine that will leave your taste buds wondering why they've never tried something so delectable before. We'd recommend it for a nice dinner out.
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
From nationally-recognized chef Ashley Christensen, this is a great spot for brunch, lunch or dinner. The menu is stacked with delicious southern bites. They don't take reservations, so you may have to put your name down and wait if you go during mealtime.
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
A spacious arcade bar with a wide range of games
Hibernian Irish Pub & Restaurant
The Irish pub where we met
Morgan Street Food Hall
A food hall with indoor and outdoor spaces for grabbing a bite to eat
Sam Jones BBQ
Our favorite fast casual spot in downtown
Brewery Bhavana
On Bon Appetit's list of best new restaurants in America, Bhavana surpasses expectations with exceptional dim sum in an airy library-esque atmosphere that is sure to delight. This is Sean's favorite restaurant in Ralegh. Reservations are hard to get last minute, but we recommend trying your luck at the bar OR going early to get on a waitlist.
Raleigh Raw Juice Bar & Cafe
The best smoothies and acai bowls in town
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
The expansive and free to tour
Weaver Street Market
A community-owned, natural foods grocery store
Moore Square
A nice green space for taking a walk downtown.