Happy Valentine’s Day, Raleigh. To celebrate, we asked
our readers where they’ve found love in the City of Oaks.
From first dates at Umstead State Park and Death & Taxes to proposals at Reynolds Coliseum and Moore Square, love is all around us.
Explore our map of 20 local spots to find love below. Bonus: Click the heart icons to read some of the submitted love stories for each point.
Anne — originally from Annapolis, Maryland and based in Roanoke, Virginia — joined 6AM City as a City Editor for RALtoday in January 2022. She is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and has contributed to publications including Garden & Gun and Washingtonian. When Anne’s not writing, she’s hiking through the Blue Ridge Mountains, practicing hot yoga, or finding her new favorite foodie spot.