Have kiddos? The family-friendly itinerary is a great place to find activity inspo. | Photos provided by Visit New Bern
Big news from our favorite small city.
New Bern, NC is full of new adventures to welcome travelers in the new year — headlined by the grand opening of the Tryon Riverfront Inn, a stylish stay in the heart of the cozy coastal getaway.
Opening its doors just a few days ago, this brand-new addition is part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
Whether you’re looking for an easy-to-get-to waterfront retreat, a nearby Spring Break locale for the kids, or just a quiet weekend sipping and strolling through local shops, the new Hotel makes for an oh-so-luxurious home base.
As if we needed another reason to visit the coziest part of the state.
Exploring just got easier
Speaking of activities, planning your New Bern weekend of fun just became easier than ever thanks to their beautiful, newly redesigned website.
Even if you’ve never set foot in the town, the streamlined site helps you plan and customize your getaway with:
Did we mention all the new adventures? Explore new restaurants, boutiques, and lodging options you’ve likely never seen before (we can’t wait for some bear-themed axe throwing).
NCMA College Day | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | NC Museum of Art | Free | Mingle among various exhibitions with student and professional artists.
Saturday, Feb. 22
GRL MARKET — Women’s Maker Market | 12-3 p.m. | The Self Care Marketplace | Price of purchase | Shop local + women-owned vendors at this monthly market with a $3 mimosa.
Cocktails & Cuisine Class: Elevated Classics | 2-3:30 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge | $55 | Learn how to make multiple cocktails including a Kentucky River and a Oaxaca Old Fashioned.
Karaoke Night | 7 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Company | Price of purchase | Sing your heart out on or off-key at this neighborhood brewery.
Sunday, Feb. 23
Plank & Drank Yoga | 12-1 p.m. | Clouds Brewing | $12 | Kick start your week with an easing yoga flow while sipping a crafted bev.
Drive with caution. See how the weather is affecting local travel with Drive NC’s regularly updated reporting and keep up with traffic, lane closures, and incidents.
Open
Paul and Jack, a bakery + cafe, opened its second location on North West Street this week after replacing the former tenant, Layered Croissanterie. The bakery offers a variety of artisan desserts + craft bevs like the triple berry & lemon bombolini and the lavender vanilla latte.
Coming Soon
Haraz Coffee House, a Michigan-based coffee chain, will open its first Raleigh location on Western Boulevard. Its menu features traditional spiced coffee and specialty lattes, with beans sourced directly from Yemen. (Triangle Business Journal)
Community
West Raleigh residents are pushing to keep the Athens Drive Community Library within their neighborhood, citing its importance for local accessibility to resources provided by the library. Despite concerns over security and county plans to relocate, advocates are urging Wake County to prioritize a nearby site. (INDY Week)
Try This
Get tickets to join the celebration of Black Southern storytelling at Black Culture at the Mic on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at CAM Raleigh. Experience poetry, storytelling, and performances by artists, including Demetrius Noble, Flow Essence, Genesis, and more.
Job
Raleigh Parks is seeking marketing ambassadors to connect with the community at local events. Ambassadors engage attendees and share information on parks-related resources. The position offers flexible hours, a $11.44 hourly pay rate, and is searching for bilingual applicants. Applications are available online.
Community
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Pro Tip
Beat high heating bills in the final weeks of winter by turning your thermostat down instead of off on warm days, and schedule a heating tune-up with Air Experts to keep things running efficiently in all seasons.*
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Seasonal
🛷 Snow-ventures await
There’s snow place like home — even during freezing temperatures. | Photo by RALtoday
City Editor Danyale here. When I relocated to NC, the first thing I noticed was the hilly terrain. Growing up in Virginia where snow and homemade sledding adventures were plentiful, these memories are arguably one of the best parts of my childhood.
After nearly three years without snow in Oak City, we want everyone to have the most fun while it lasts. Pro tip: Break down sturdy cardboard boxes for a homemade sled. Here are three Raleigh parks to go sledding.
Dorothea Dix Park
Visit this family-centered park and take on the escapade of Harvey Hill.
Fletcher Park
This spot offers a spacious multipurpose open field offering limitless opportunity for playing and sledding.
Roanoke Park
Located in the Five Points historic neighborhood, this location is popular due to mild hills for sledding.
When you’re done, sweeten the day by visiting your nearest local coffee shop for a warm bev.
The Buy
The Buy
Babbel’s expert-designed foreign language lessons, on sale for 60% off for President’s Day. Babbel’s 10-minute daily lessons focus on real-world phrases, practical conversation skills, and cultural tips, so on your next trip abroad, you’ll do more than just point at menus.Shop the limited-time sale and make travel easier, more fun, and way more immersive.*
Here’s a glance of the views from our neighbors. | Photos by RALtoday readers
We want to give a special shoutout to Dawn, Lisa, Cathy, Susan, and every reader who sent in snow photos. It’s pretty cool to get a glance of your Raleigh snow perspective, and as always, we are appreciative of your readership.
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