The hotel has a shuttle that will take you to any of these locations, but there is accessible food and shopping from the hotel block. Nearly every style of food is available with many common chains represented. If you're looking for something local, we enjoy:

Aladdins Eatery: Mediterranean Food

Brier Creek Beer Garden: German style food

Rise Biscuits and Doughnuts: Delicious breakfast food (only open through lunch)

Downtown Raleigh hosts this festival each year, and this time it's our wedding weekend! They say it's the largest urban bluegrass festival in the world. Imagine food, vendors, beer, and great music all in wandering distance. Live music all weekend, indoors and out!

One of the best treasures in the state, and admission is free! I'll link to any exhibits that are coming through as time draws near. However, the permanent collection and the grounds are worth it on their own.

The NCMA's permanent collection had its beginning in 1947 when the North Carolina General Assembly appropriated $1 million for the purchase of works of art, making North Carolina the first state in the nation to use public funds to buy art.

Orange County commissioners are committed to preserving our heritage while preparing for growth. In that spirit, they’re sponsoring a festival called LocalFest, at Blackwood Farms on Saturday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All are welcome, and admission is free. The theme for the day is local: local music, from gospel to bluegrass; local foods, from cornbread to cheese and pies; and local brews. Also pony rides, games and food for kids.

A favorite haunt for the wedding couple. Delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere, and while no-one yells "Norm!" at us we feel at home there.

For some fun snack food the pepperoni rolls, pickle chips, pretzel bites, and chicken cakes are all excellent choices!

Raleigh has a great brewery scene, and this one of the good ones with an old western theme near the hotel block. Check their website as they frequently also have rotating food trucks serving tasty food.

Sweet Josie, and Shotgun Betty are popular choices.

Another example of the great Raleigh brewing scene near the hotel, this one more maker / tinker themed.

Deep Blue Saison and Beekeeper Honey Wheat are tasty choices.

Looking for something active? Get air-born in a giant room filled with trampolines.

Looking for some nature? The Umstead Park has some great hiking trails and opportunity to stretch your legs.