If you’re heading to Raleigh, N.C., before you head down the aisle, we’ve got you covered with bachelor and bachelorette party ideas.
The Raleigh area is the perfect spot for pre-wedding festivities! Whether you’re looking for a chill night with your crew or you’re ready to break it down on the dance floor, there are plenty of ways to celebrate. Show
For the laid-back crewBlown Away RaleighIf you feel like being pampered, Blown Away in North Hills is the perfect place to go with your crew. Blown Away provides professional blowouts and style for a fraction of the time and cost of going to a salon. Plus, they’ve got champagne! Blown Away also offers tanning and makeup services. Trellis BeautyWith a location in Lafayette Village, Trellis offers customers a unique, clean beauty experience. Stop by the store to shop for beauty products, enjoy the Beauty Steam Bar™ or relax with one of Trellis’ many services—including facials, waxing, makeup and organic spray tanning. Vita Vite MidtownVita Vite Midtown is a wine bar and art gallery in North Hills, with a second location in downtown Raleigh. Vita Vite features a menu of internationally curated wines along with craft beers on tap, small plates and locally sourced desserts. The 6,000-square-foot space is the perfect spot to kick up your feet and enjoy some drinks with friends. Pro tip: Head upstairs to check out the 360° bar and view of shows at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park from the outside patio. For the competitive groupDrive ShackHead to Drive Shack with your group for a tee-rific time! Drive Shack has three stories of climate-controlled bays with lounge seating, an on-site restaurant and multiple arcade games. The interactive golf spot offers visitors a chance to play classic courses or take a swing at unique games like Monster Hunt and Shack Jack. Kings Dining & EntertainmentKings creates a memorable entertainment experience by combining great food, cocktails, bowling and more. The North Hills location offers 30,000 square feet of pure entertainment with 18 10-pin bowling lanes, full-size billiards tables, 30+ arcade games, award-winning food, private event space and over 50 giant HDTVs and HD projector screens. Epic AxeBring your crew to Epic Axe at Morgan Street Food Hall for an epic axe-throwing experience. Grab drinks and food from one of the many vendors and get ready to throw some hatchets. Don’t worry if you’ve never thrown an axe before—staff is there to help teach you! For the late-night dancersLegends NightclubLegends Nightclub is one of the best dance clubs in the Raleigh area, catering to the gay and lesbian communities. The private club (memberships are $1) features a dance floor, video bar, game room, patio and performance theater. Pro tip: Head to Legends on Fri. and Sat. to catch a performance by the one-and-only Spotlight Divas. Zenith RaleighThrow it back with Zenith Raleigh, which recently opened on Fayetteville St. The nightclub takes visitors back in time with its retro ambiance and throwback tunes. Have fun with your group dancing the night away and checking out the unique décor. For a unique experienceTrolley PubExplore some of Raleigh’s best downtown destinations on a pedal-powered, eco-friendly, pub-crawling trolley. Bring your own beer and hop on board—tours last two hours. Times Up Escape RoomsEnjoy an interactive experience designed to test your wits. Groups are locked into a room and have 60 minutes to look for clues, solve puzzles and riddles, read ciphered messages and strategize with their team to escape the room. Try to beat the clock! Other escape rooms in the Raleigh area include The Tower Escapes, Whole Brain Escape, Amaze Room Escape and Conundrum Escapes. For the music lovers
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