This is my first Spring & summer living in Raleigh (I did go to college just down the road in Chapel Hill, but it’s been seven years since graduating!). I am a huge fan of seasonal to-do lists, and I had one for every season + every year while living in Washington, DC for six years. It’ll be so fun to explore a whole new city (or three, if you include Durham + Chapel Hill, which I am!) and find so many new adventures to go on. There’s not much better than getting out and about to explore your city; finding hidden gems, well-known favorites, and experiencing fun events + activities with your people!

Spring + Summer 2016 in Raleigh

• go on a picnic (or ten!)
• strawberry picking
• see an outdoor movie
• go shagging at North Hills on a Thursday night
• take a spontaneous trip to the beach
• go to the State farmer’s market
• grow herbs (+ make fun cocktails with them!)
• go peach picking
• Fridays on the Front Porch at the Carolina Inn
• ice cream at Mapleview Farms
• walk around Fearrington Village
• Durham Bulls baseball game
• explore Duke Gardens
• try a couple new breweries
• play tennis weekly
• hike Umstead Park
• swim at the Eno River State Park
• enjoy an afternoon at Pullen Park
• bike the American Tobacco Trail
• make ice cream
• host an outdoor dinner party or cookout
• go to outdoor concerts
• Jordan Lake

I’ve been doing a little research, and I think this is a pretty good start to what’s sure to be a fun Spring + summer! What am I missing, friends?! I’m sure there are so many more activities and adventures to add to this list, and let me know any of your favorites!