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Raleigh and Durham
Get the best of both towns on your next trip to the Triangle with our guide to top splurges and saves J u s t 3 0 m i n u t e s apart, raleigh and Durham are separate cities with similar evolutions. once tobacco towns, they’re both hotbeds for creativity, filled with academics and artisans. visit both to discover thriving downtowns, endless eating options, and shopping for any budget. nC6
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staY SpLurge: though technically 12 miles outside of raleigh in Cary, The Umstead Hotel and Spa is worth the short drive. unwind at the spa (newly renovated and reopened this month), and then check out the luxury hotel’s impressive art collection. rooms from $279. theumstead.com j u ly 2013
STeaL: located in raleigh’s historic oakwood district, The Oakwood Inn Bed & Breakfast is a quick walk from downtown. housed in an 1871 home, the six-room inn is decorated with period antiques. Choose from breakfasts such as a frittata with bacon or french toast. rooms from $129. oakwoodinnbb.com
eat SpLurge: five years after
opening in raleigh, Poole’s Diner still commands a line around the block. owner and chef Ashley Christensen transformed this former luncheonette into one of the south’s most popular restaurants, featuring modern
by Erin shaw strEEt ~ photographs by robbiE caponEtto
top left: Courtesy the umstead hotel and spa; bottom right: staCey van berkel
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southern food highlighting her steadfast respect for farmers. splurge on the steak for two ($49). psst: it wouldn’t be wrong (or uncommon) to order one to eat all by yourself. ac-restaurants.com/pooles
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$5 Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University nasher.duke.edu
STeaL: the year-old Mateo Bar de Tapas serves spanish tapas with a southern twist. try the huevo diablo (deviled eggs wrapped in chorizo; 2 for $4), Costillas de puerco (pork ribs with pepper jelly; $7.50), and almejas pequeñas (manila clams with sherry, garlic, boiled peanuts, and ham; $9). mateotapas.com
$9 Big Spoon Roasters Peanut Almond Butter bigspoonroasters.com
DRinK curtains and candlelight set the scene at C. Grace, a 1920s speakeasy located in downtown raleigh’s glenwood entertainment district. try the late for lunch (tequila, amaretto, lime, orgeat, and egg white; $10) or a classic gin martini made with orange bitters ($11). 919/899-3675
noon at durham’s Parker and Otis, part cafe, part gift shop. We love the selection of made-in-nC gifts, such as ashevillebased french broad Chocolates’ bars ($6.99) and durham artist emily Wallace’s letterpress postcards with illustrations of pimiento cheese and egg salad ($3 each). parkerandotis.com
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TysonFurniture.com 9 - 5:30 Monday - Saturday
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a swedish massage and facial. after lunch of local greens, enjoy a manicure and pedicure, followed by a blowout, scalp massage, and makeup touch-up. bellatrio.com
STeaL: located in the former raleigh train depot, Videri Chocolate Factory gives visitors a glimpse into how chocolate is made with free self-guided tours. Watch as beans are sorted by hand and then ground, melted, and molded. for $5, you’ll tour the factory with a staffer and sample a treat. viderichocolate factory.com
$160 Judah Ross Artemis Shift Dress eponaandoak.com
$332.15 styling: Caroline m. Cunningham (2)
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STeaL: spend an after-
SpLurge: menswear line
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Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours (raleigh and durham) tastecarolina.com
($42-$48), and tailored twill trousers ($92). shoplumina.com
STeaL: durham’s Fullsteam Brewery pays tribute to north Carolina’s agricultural heritage with beers like the Carver, a sweet potato brew with hints of the local root veggie ($4 for a 16-ounce pint). fullsteam.ag TO WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA FREE DELIVERY* *minimum purchase $499.
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lumina’s barton strawn (left) and paul Connor design menswear for the flagship boutique.
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Chef’s table at Second Empire for two people second-empire.com
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VisitSpartanburg.com
Visit Spartanburg, SC, to explore our rich heritage, steeped in the history of the Revolutionary War battlegrounds, cultural festivals and historic districts and museums.