Tassy & Mark
Things To Do
Marbles Kids Museum
Fun for kids and right downtown
Pullen Park
Great for kids with paddle boats and merry go round as well as small trails
NC State Fair
This is the last weekend of the state fair. Traffic sucks, parking is not ideal but you can name any food in the world and get it fried there. Watch some pigs races and ride some rides. Just be sure to get there early!
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Arcade Bar! Good for kids and adults. There is a bar inside but it is not usually very crowded unless it is Sunday
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
Awesome sushi/burger combo place near Hyatt House
Midtown Grille
Great place for dinner near Hyatt House
Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar
One of the best restaurants in downtown Raleigh
Morgan Street Food Hall
Food hall with a wide variety of different food stalls. Indoor and outdoor seating and bar.
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
Amazing fried chicken but the wait can be long. No reservations!
The Raleigh Times
One of the staples of downtown Raleigh that has been there since before we were in college
Trophy Brewing & Pizza
Awesome pizza and one of the best breweries in Raleigh
Watts & Ward
Fun speak easy cocktail bar underneath the street but also has an outdoor bar and seating area
City Market Sushi
Best sushi in Raleigh and walkable from Residence Inn.
Poole's
Best mac and cheese (we've ever had) and modern southern food. No reservations!