FriendsmoonPlan our friendsmoon

The trip after the wedding

A friendsmoon in Raleigh-Durham, NC

1 place here can put the whole group under one roof.

Raleigh, NC skyline featuring modern architecture and lush greenery on a clear day.
Photo by Curtis Adams on Unsplash

The trip you take with your friends right after the wedding — instead of the honeymoon, or before it.

Plan our friendsmoonFree. No account. About two minutes.

Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November.

Where the group sleeps

  • Jordan Lake house$300–$700 / night

    Lakefront house with a dock, firepit, and space for the whole crew.

    Sleeps 14

What you do

  • Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

    Durham's funkiest brewery with a taproom, food trucks, and cornhole.

  • Triangle Rock Club

    Indoor climbing gym with axe-throwing lanes and group competition packages.

  • Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State

    Arnold Palmer-designed course on the NC State campus — pristine and affordable.

  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park

    Catch a minor league game at the iconic Bull Durham stadium with dollar beers.

  • Eno River State Park Hiking

    Easy river trails through old-growth forest — swim holes in summer.

  • Breakout Games Raleigh

    Themed escape rooms with group packages and competitive scoring.

Where you eat

  • The Pit Authentic Barbecue

    Whole-hog, wood-smoked Carolina BBQ in a converted warehouse.

  • M Kokko

    Durham's Korean fried chicken and soju spot — crispy, spicy, perfect late-night.

  • Bida Manda

    One-of-a-kind Laotian restaurant in downtown Raleigh with house-made noodles.

  • Mateo Bar de Tapas

    Shareable Spanish plates in Durham — perfect for a boozy group dinner.

  • Beasley's Chicken + Honey

    Ashley Christensen's fried chicken temple — brunch lines are real.

  • Stanbury

    Neighborhood gem in Raleigh with a seasonal menu and open kitchen.

Plan our friendsmoon