Only in bloom mid-July, go check out the massive sunflower field at Dorothea Dix Park right outside downtown Raleigh. There are food trucks and beer stands, too! Free and open from dawn until dusk.

Browse local produce, flowers, breads, jams, etc. at the state's largest farmers market. Free parking and open Monday - Saturday 5am - 7pm and Sunday 8am - 5pm.

Take a walk through the outdoor exhibits at the North Carolina Museum of Art. This is one of Becca and Daniel's favorite places to picnic in the summer. The outside portion is free and open from dawn to dusk.

Go for a craft beer or cocktail and dim sum at Becca and Daniel's favorite restaurant in downtown Raleigh. Make a reservation on OpenTable in advance.

Get some ice cream at Raleigh's own Two Roosters. The best ice cream in town!