Shelley Lake (How To Enjoy One Of Raleigh’s Best Parks!)
Shelley Lake Park in Raleigh is one of our favorite trails! With boathouses, a small pond, and a 2-mile loop, this is the perfect way to spend a day outside!
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Independent Bookstores in North Carolina (25+ of the Best!)
Be sure to check out these 25 amazing local bookstores in North Carolina, all the way from our mountains to the coast!
23 Free (and FUN) Things to Do in Raleigh
Thanks to all the fun and FREE things to do in Raleigh, we’ve enjoyed many days, nights, and weekends without spending much money at all.
Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh (7 Wonderful Things to Do, Background Info, and More)
Dorothea Dix Park (or Dix Park) is the largest city park in Raleigh, and one of the most beautiful places to visit in North Carolina.
Historic Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh: Our Capital City’s Picturesque Escape
Historic Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh NC is a special place and perfect for nature lovers of all ages. Our guide shares all the things to do here.
Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve in Cary (7 Things We Love About It!)
The trails at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve are why we first came here but all the fun around the Stevens Nature Center is why we’ll keep coming back.
Hiking Near Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill (25 of the Best Trails for All!)
There are so many hikes near Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to add to your bucket list. Here are a few of our favorites throughout the Research Triangle.
10 Movies Filmed In North Carolina (and Set Here, Too!)
If you’re looking for something fun to watch while staying inside, start with these movies filmed in North Carolina, and set here, too!
60+ Kid-Friendly Events in North Carolina for the Whole Year
We are always on the lookout for fun things to do with our little one and have discovered tons of kid-friendly events in North Carolina.
Lafayette Village: Where to Eat in Raleigh’s Foodie Paradise
Lafayette Village in Raleigh is a foodie’s paradise and here, we share where you can eat and shop in this awesome slice of North Carolina’s capital city.