Hi..my name is Leslie. I am a 47 year old mother to a lovely daughter age 9 and married to a wonderful husband for all most 22 years. And while I love them dearly, after us all being at home together for work, school and everything in between, this mama NEEDED a self-care break. I knew just the place where I could relax, recharge and reward myself! I headed to North Hills in Raleigh,NC where there are plenty of options to STAY, EAT, PLAY for a nice getaway! I want to share some tips on planning your next self-care getaway, PLUS giveaway some 2 gift cards to 2 lucky readers/followers to use for their staycation/vacation/momcation/solocation/daycation or whatever you want to call it..remember, you deserve it! Details in how to enter to follow, but first here are some tips:
STAY
Part of self-care for me is taking time out for oneself, getting good sleep, being in a clean environment and having personal space to be creative. AC Hotel Raleigh provides all of that along with being convenient to everything North Hills has to offer. After my one night stay, I woke up renewed and ready to seize the day! Check out my IG post/photos to get an inside look of the King w/sofa bed guest room:
You can literally walk out of the hotel doors to many options for dining and entertainment or opt to stay in and head up to their Level7 rooftop bar! They offer good drinks, good food and good vibes making it the perfect hangout spot!
Take a look at my IG reel to get a feel of what Level7 is like on a Sunday night:
I made sure before checking out to utilize their fantastic fitness center and I may have stayed in their waterfall shower much longer than I would at home. I loved the green tea/lemongrass shower gel which smelled so good!
EAT
Across the street from the AC Hotel Raleigh is one of my favorite restaurants in North Hills, named STIR Raleigh. From the creative cocktails, to the flavorful food along with the beautiful decor and great staff, I love dining there. Sit inside or outside and just treat your tastebuds to something amazing from their menu.
#SobeSavvyGiveaway: Speaking of a treat, here is your chance to enter GIVEAWAY #1 for a $50 gift card to STIR Raleigh! *no IG, no problem. Just comment on this blog post what you would have at STIR
Here are some other nearby dining suggestions that I enjoyed during my staycation in North Hills.
For breakfast: Another Broken Egg
For Lunch/Dinner: bartaco
PLAY
Right next to the AC Hotel Raleigh is KINGS Dining and Entertainment. I actually went there prior to check in to past the time as well as enjoy a bit of Sunday Funday! They offered a couple of drink specials and I ordered the Tequila Sunrise, which was just $4! I paired it with some wings and played a few games. Families were bowling, friends were shooting pool and I saw some few couples on a date! If you want some fun on your staycation agenda, I recommend going to KINGS in North Hills.
PLAY
Tour public art for free during your stay in North Hills by taking an Art Walk >>click here for full listing! One of the perks of being a hotel guest at AC HOTEL Raleigh is the use of a free bicycle during your stay. I had so much fun riding around and exploring North Hills!
SobeSavvy Tip: I made an appointment on a whim for a mani -pedi service at Midtown Nail Spa in North Hills. It’s steps away from AC Hotel Raleigh and across from Another Broken Egg. I enjoyed complimentary Sangria and Vinnie gave great customer service. Getting pampered while on a self-care staycation is a must!
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GIVEAWAY
As you can see, North Hills is “The Place To Be” in Raleigh, NC and the perfect place to enjoy a Self-Care Staycation! I hope this blog post has inspired you take some time for yourself and delight in a change of scenery. Use my tips and discover some places to enjoy on your own in North Hills. They have plenty of shopping options as well to enjoy some retail therapy and I’d like to giveaway a giftcard for 1 lucky winner to do just that!
#SobeSavvyGiveaway: Here is your chance to enter GIVEAWAY #2 for a $50 gift card to use at almost any store, restaurant or salon in North Hills! *(some exceptions apply). To enter, like and comment on this blog post where you would go in North Hills. For an extra entry, share this blog post via IG, FACEBOOK, Twitter, Pinterest and tag @SobeSavvy |SobeSavvy.com
A random winner will be chosen Monday, June 21, 2021 at noon.
Good Luck!
Thank you for reading and I hope a staycation/vacation is in your future! Until next time….
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Your staycation looked amazing!! You deserve some relaxation time!
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Thanks Lauren! It was pretty amazing.
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I have never been to NC but I definitely plan to visit soon and I’m always on the lookout for a sexy hotel. Thanks for posting and I’ll definitely be checking out Stir.
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Thank You..and please let me know when you do come to NC!
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I never knew how much North Hills had to offer that wasn’t shopping😂 I definitely need to try allllll of these places!!
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Lol, I understand! Happy to have helped in revealing some new places to try!
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I have wanted to do a staycation but I think I totally overthink it…yours was perfect! Thanks for sharing.
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You are welcome! I hope you take one soon .
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The oysters look lovely….I want to try them!!!!!
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They are so delicious there!
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Your staycation sounded wonderful! I can’t wait to visit North Hills again!
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Thank you..I had such a wonderful time!
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I’m woefully behind on my own blog (lol), but had a minute to come over to peep at the deets of your staycation. I think a lot of people think of a staycation is just staying home, but you’ve given some great examples of how we can go places not too far from home to experience some “me” time along with the luxury and fun of it. That egg treat looks pretty yummy, and North Hills is truly glamourous. Glad you had a great time! Hugs, RO
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Thanks for reading RO! I truly made the most of my staycation in North Hills. It’s like 15 mins from my home so I took advantage of being able to enjoy this me time in my own backyard. If you are ever this way, you should check it out and I can tell you where to get a good burger 😉
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