Things To Do
William Peace University
Peace College, now William Peace University is our alma mater. Janna & Megan met here in 2008 during our Psychology 101 class. This is also the location of our post-wedding brunch.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
This is where the wedding will be held. The museum is the largest museum of its kind in the Southeast.
North Carolina Museum of History
14,000 years of North Carolina history. The Story of North Carolina, holds amazing artifacts, multimedia presentations, dioramas and interactive features, along with two, full-size historic houses and many recreated environments. Notable artifacts include recovered items from the Queen Anne’s Revenge, Civil War flags and weapons, a replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer and a lunch counter from a 1960 Salisbury, N.C., sit-in during the American civil rights movement. There is even an exhibit featuring The Lowry Gang which is Megan's Maternal, 4th Great-Granduncle, and 5th Great-Grandfather. *Please note the third-floor exhibits will be closed due to renovation
Bida Manda
The location of our first date- make reservations to create new memories at the place where it all began. Bida Manda is a thoughtful and sharp gathering place celebrating the diverse food traditions and culture of Laos.
Poole's
A favorite for their mac & cheese and Raleigh-adapted flair on southern cuisine. Menus at Poole's are inspired by the season and its many offerings. As the season changes, at some points on a daily basis, so do the chalkboard menus. Everything is made to order, from scratch, and is delicious gourmet southern cooking.
Roshambo Beverage Company
One of our favorite places to stop for a beverage with our pups! Roshambo has a wide selection of Beer, Wine, Cider, Mead, Sake, Seltzers and more! Located in the southeastern corner of downtown Raleigh, Roshambo Beverage Company offers a selection of your favorite craft beer, wine, cider, and more. All are welcome, including dogs!
City of Raleigh Museum
Megan & Janna are members of this museum and this is where our Rehearsal Dinner will be held. The Historic Resources and Museum (HRM) Program protects and promotes identified cultural museum and historical resource facilities, programs, and assets within the City of Raleigh.
North Carolina Museum of Art
The stunning West Building offers outstanding works of art from antiquity to the present, including European, American, African, Egyptian and Jewish art. The galleries offer excellent examples of work that range from Greek sculpture to Renaissance paintings to contemporary photographs. If that isn’t enough to pique your interest, consider the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park, the nation’s largest museum art park with 164 acres of trails and monumental public art installations. Designed to connect art, nature and people, the Museum Park encourages creative experiences and human interactions. A few popular pieces are Thomas Sayre’s Gyre (pictured below) and Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky, a visual illusion that allows visitors to virtually walk among the clouds and the treetops using a technology that requires nothing but sunshine.
Lynnwood Brewing Concern
Our version of a "Cheers" bar that we frequent with our personal pups and foster dogs. Right next door is Wilson's Eatery which is named after the owner, Ted's Yellow Labrador. Taproom Hours: Monday-Thursday 4pm-11pm, Friday 3pm-1am, Saturday 12pm-1am, Sunday 12pm-10pm
Transfer Co. Food Hall
Transfer Co. is Raleigh's Food Hall, Market, and Gathering Place in Downtown Raleigh. The food hall isn't dog friendly but the taproom, Burial right next door is! Housed in the historic Carolina Coach Garage and Shop, a five minute walk from Fayetteville Street, Transfer Co. offers 50,000+ SF of renovated warehouse and newly built space for food producers, makers, vendors, restaurateurs, their guests, and the local community.