Willow House
Hi {{ first name | Raleigh Lover}}!
We’re back from Belize — feeling both refreshed and a little heartbroken to have left such a magical country. From snorkeling with turtles and swimming with sharks, to picnicking beside hidden waterfalls and exploring ancient Maya ruins, it was a dream trip packed with unforgettable moments. The food? Absolutely divine. A Maya chef’s table experience has officially launched Maya cuisine into my top five in the world! See all our experiences on @ytravelblog
Belize brought back all the nostalgic feels of my carefree backpacking days through Southeast Asia and has definitely sparked a desire to explore more of Central America.
Now we’re back in Raleigh — happy to be home, but deep in catch-up mode as we also prepare for our daughter’s way-too-soon move to Wilmington for her next chapter at UNCW (cue all the emotions!).
That means we haven’t been out and about in Raleigh much lately, so our new discoveries may be a little quiet over the next couple of weeks. But as always, we’ve got a treasure trove of tips, guides, and ideas for enjoying life in Raleigh over on the blog. Dive in anytime for your local fix!
Caroline
💖 FAVORITE FINDS
The steak harissa bowl at Cava. And big enough for me to enjoy leftovers today - yay!
Frankie’s Fun Park - We had a fun few hours at Raleigh’s small theme park racing around the track, riding some roller coasters and playing arcade games. More content to come soon
Leith’s Autopark Honda were great this week in helping us find a car for our eldest as she goes to college. We were impressed with their service and how easily they found the right car. It felt like an aligned day. They’re also the second biggest Honda dealership on the East Coast #funfact
Goodberry’s! I don’t really eat ice cream, but I can’t say no to Goodberry’s frozen custard. My go to - chocolate with either banana or raspberries.
Frankie’s Fun Park
Waterfall Picnic - Belize
Logan’s Garden Shop
Trophy Brewing
⭐DID YOU HEAR?
New Coffee Shop has opened in Fuquay Varina. Sticks and Stones Coffee Coalition will have a grand opening celebration on Sat!
The Corpse Flower — the rarest, stinkiest, largest flower in the world - is opening at Jupiter Level Gardens (we love it here) you can go see it, or sniff it, this weekend! Since the gardens only open 9 weekends a year, this is your bonus chance to see them! Read our guide to the gardens here.
🖋 ON THE BLOG
Featured Event: Audio Advice Live
Where: Sheraton Hotel Downtown Raleigh
When: Fri (10am - 7:30pm); Sat (10am - 5pm); Sun (10am - 4pm)
Cost: $30+ (we have a 50% discount code: THISISRALEIGH25)
A uniquely Raleigh event that brings together the biggest names in home theater and audio. We love the interactive experience of stepping into hotel rooms to hear music through mind-blowing sound systems or catch cinema clips that feel like you're in a real theater. And to kick it all off? A Friday night party at the iconic Lincoln Theatre with high-energy vibes from local legends, the Sleeping Booty Band. See you there!
📆THIS WEEKEND
You may like…
Sat: Battle of the Bands on Fayetteville St (easy to combine with Audio Advice above). Local bands playing throughout the event, plus a food rodeo and local venders. 2pm – 9pm FREE
Fri - Sat: Beer, Bourbon And BBQ Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheater. Unlimited samples of Beer, Bourbon, + Barbecue, Bluegrass, Blues nd fun games! $55+ 6- 10pm
First Friday in Downtown Raleigh pop into local galleries and events in this monthly event. Check out our guide to enjoying the First Friday with list of currently monthly events. 5pm to late
Sat: Triangle Native American Film Festival at Rialto Theatre: a groundbreaking evening dedicated to showcasing Indigenous stories through film.
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