Located just south of downtown, the farmers market is a great spot to pick up local produce and goods.
The NCMA grounds are beautiful and they have both free and paid exhibitions inside.
Lovely park with a small lake, carousel, and nice landscaping. Right next to the NC State campus.
Free arboretum and botanical garden in northwest Raleigh. Over 6000 types of plants on display!
Our favorite bakery/coffee shop, located a few blocks from the reception venue. A must-visit if you're craving some great fresh baked bread.
Awesome food & drinks with an unbeatable view of downtown Raleigh from their patio.
Cute shopping area tucked away in a cobblestone alley.
Built in 1942, this vintage theatre is the perfect place to grab a local beer and enjoy a classic film or live music.
A Raleigh institution. If you're craving an egg plate in a classic diner, this is the place to go.
Cozy and romantic Italian spot with a beautiful interior and lovely paintings of Italian scenes.
Our current favorite restaurant in Raleigh. Fantastic Mediterranean food and a great vibe to match.
Food hall just east of downtown. Benchwarmers Bagels is one of the main attractions, but there are lots of other vendors.
Food court downtown with a variety of options from the local fav Curry in a Hurry to burgers, pizza, and smoothie bowls.
Coffee, ice cream, and chocolate shop. They make their chocolate in-house and let you sample varieties. Lots of local coffee shops sell or serve their coffee.
Coffee spot known for its inventive specialty flavors.