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Staycation Mode

In Do, July/August 2025 by Melissa HowsamLeave a Comment

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Forget flight fears and panic packing—sometimes the best getaway is a staycay. Ditch the keys, keep the vibes and hit pause without leaving town—Raleigh’s hotel and nightlife game is staycation certified. PTO preserved, DND mode: on.

CORE CRASH

Stay: Residence Inn by Marriott 
Coffee: Sir Walter Coffee 
Brunch/Lunch: Birdie’s 
Wine: The Hippo Wine Bar
Dinner: St. Roch
The View: 10th & Terrace
Late Night: The Haymaker
Play: Martin Marietta  Lincoln Theatre

 raleigh staycation
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CLASSIC CHECK-IN

Stay: AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown
Breakfast: A Place at the Table 
Snack: The Roast Grill 
Lunch: Wye Hill 
Cocktail: Dram & Draught
Dinner: La Terrazza
The View: The Willard Rooftop Lounge
Late Night: Vic’s Pizzeria 
Play: Hop Shots mini golf + Village District shopping

 raleigh staycation
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VIBEY VACAY 

Stay: Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown 
Coffee: Little Native Coffee Co.
Brunch: Heirloom
Lunch: Whiskey Kitchen
Beer: Crank Arm Brewing 
Dinner: Sono 
The View: Urban Oak 
Late Night: Foundation
Play: Kings + Red Hat Amphitheater

 raleigh staycation
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METRO MOOD

Stay: The Longleaf Hotel 
Coffee: The Morning Times
Brunch: Madre
Lunch: Longleaf Swine
Cocktail: Flour & Barrel 
Dinner: Mulino
Late Night w/ View: Longleaf Patio 
Play: Moon Room music  + Clockwork

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RETAIL RETREAT

Stay: Renaissance Raleigh  North Hills 
Coffee: Giorgios Epicurean Market
Lunch: Village Tavern 
Wine: Foxcroft Wine Co.
Dinner: Hummingbird 
The View: RH Rooftop
Late Night: Level7
Play: Woodhouse Spa  +  North Hills shopping 

 raleigh staycation
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SERENE STAY

Stay: The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Coffee: Herons
Lunch: Brewery Bhavana
Cocktail: SideBar
Dinner: Hank’s Downtown Dive 
The View: Ava Rooftop Bar
Late Night: The Bar & Lounge at The Umstead
Play: Umstead Park hike, Downtown Cary Park  +  Fenton shopping

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