Popular children's museum in downtown Raleigh for those with families!
A short drive away from downtown Raleigh, the NC Art Museum is a beautiful spot to wander through galleries or take a relaxed stroll around its outdoor sculpture park.
The Duke Gardens is a favorite place of both Sara and Charlie. We both took advantage of strolling around the gardens as Duke grad students and it's where Charlie proposed to Sara! It's a little bit of a drive outside of downtown Raleigh but definitely worth it on a beautiful day.
Perfect for beer lovers, the Raleigh Beer Garden is in downtown Raleigh and has a massive beer selection and relaxed vibe.
Walking distance from the hotel, Whiskey Kitchen offers inventive dishes, craft cocktails, and an extensive selection of whiskies from around the world.