Art is in the air every May as nearly 70,000 people convene in Raleigh for the annual Artsplosure. It is one of North Carolina's most well-attended and well-respected outdoor art events. The festival is held in the Moore Square Park area in downtown Raleigh and features more than 250 visual and performance artists. The weekend-long celebration is typically held on the third weekend of May and is free to the public.
Coglin's Raleigh is a real BLAST from the past with lively '80s & '90s themed bar featuring pop-culture decor, events, games & karaoke nights located in the heart of downtown Raleigh with plenty of parking is available nearby.
Instead of the pressure of a big dinner, why not enjoy a couple of choice glasses of wine on a romantic date at the West End Wine Bar?