Looking for a staycation? Traveling to Raleigh for the first time? Try this MICHELIN-approved hotel. | Photo provided by Guest House Raleigh
When you’re walking down South Bloodworth Street and pass a quaint two-storied home, you’re actually strolling by the area’s newest MICHELIN-certified hotel — Guest House Raleigh.
According to the guide, these hotels can be a lot of things, but they can’t be boring. A traveling team looks for:
Quality + consistency in service, comfort, and maintenance
An open door to the destination
Ability to deliver an extraordinary experience for its price
The hotel is adults-only, unless a party books out all eight rooms at a group rate. | Photos provided by Guest House Raleigh
We’ll let this slideshow speak for the interior design and architecture, but what really makes Guest House Raleigh special in our eyes is its story.
In the 1880s, the home was originally located in the Prince Hall Historic District + owned by Arthur and Annie Gorham. Arthur was Raleigh’s first African American mailman. In 2016, the house was almost demolished, but the minds behind Guest House had a different idea for its future. They relocated it six blocks before renovating the space.
This eight-room boutique hotel also takes the “open door to the destination” criteria seriously — offering walkable fun to spaces like Transfer Co. Food Hall, Red Hat Amphitheater + Moore Square.
Taco + Margarita Crawl | 12-4 p.m. | Sports & Social Cary | $15+ | Crawl with ease — specialty margarita deals, five taco stands, and more await you inside this one gigantic building.
Summer Bash Block Party | 1-10 p.m. | Edit Beer Co. | Free+ | Send off summer with ice-cold brews, food trucks, live music, an all-ages ping pong tournament + a vendor market.
Broadway Karaoke | 7-10 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Co. | Free+ | “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “Mamma Mia,” “Dear Evan Hansen” — make your debut on the stage + sing your favorite musical tunes.
Sunday, Sept. 14
Magical Crystal Terrarium Workshop | 5-6 p.m. | Urban Pothos Houseplant Shop | $45 | Pick your own plant and crystals to build an enchanted mini world.
Next week’s agenda: Free fun
Jazz in the Square | Thursday, Sept. 18 | 6 p.m. | Moore Square | Free+ | Kick back with friends while soaking in the soulful sounds of Shirlette Ammons’ music.
Family Fun Day: Zines | Saturday, Sept. 20 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum | Free | Make your own mini magazine with provided supplies or materials you bring from home.
14th Mama Afrika Festival | Sunday, Sept. 21 | 1-6 p.m. | Southeast Raleigh YMCA | Free+ | Come celebrate the rich heritage, music, food, fashion, and unity of African and Caribbean cultures at this vibrant outdoor community event.
SunDay Triangle Festival | Sunday, Sept. 21 | 3-7 p.m. | Burkett Farm, Cary | Free | Connect with local leaders in clean energy, sustainable agriculture + climate-smart solutions for an afternoon of learning and action.
You’ll be able to buy boxes of this new flavor and your beloved favorites from January through April (local timing varies). | Photo provided by Girl Scouts of the USA
Announced
Move over, Thin Mints, we’re saving our money for boxes of Exploremores — Girl Scouts of the USA’s newest cookie. The rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookie will debut in 2026. Sign up to be the first to know when they hit the market in Oak City.
Travel
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its all-you-can-fly pass once again this year, allowing customers unlimited domestic and international flights for a steep discount. Before you pack your bags, map out your flight plan with all you need to know about RDU.
Seasonal
Raleigh’s peak fall foliage will likely fall around Monday, Nov. 3. That is, according to this interactive map, which also comes with a handy tool to report foliage colors to make future predictions more accurate. You’ve still got time to explore our parks and find where you want to see the leaves turn. (Smoky Mountains)
Watch
The destination is set for “The White Lotus” Season 4, and it’s looking very French. Filming hasn’t started yet, so there’s plenty of time to enroll in a crash course of the language — or, you could start planning your watch party treats with lucettegrace. (Deadline)
Trending
There she is. Miss New York, Cassie Donegan, was crowned Miss America 2026 last weekend. Donegan earned more than $50,000 in scholarships, and is the eighth Miss New York to win Miss America. In case you were wondering, Miss North Carolina last won in 1962. (People)
Tupperware’s 8-piece Heritage Square Bowl Set, on sale for less than $35 for only one more day. It features a modern twist on the brand’s time-tested design, complete with customer-favorite features like an instant seal lips for zero spills and durable materials that are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
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Besides reading your favorite daily newsletter, how do you start your morning? For me, it’s with a cup of herbal tea as I’m getting the day started, quickly followed by some coffee. It seems like I’m not the only one who likes this method — Turkish Coffee Lady in nearby Apex offers this exact high tea experience, but way better.
From in-house Dubai chocolate treats to selecting your own coffee before it’s brewed using authentic Turkish methods, add this to your must-try list.
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