Dating in the Triangle: Insider's Guide

Updated: December 10, 2002

From the Sarah P. Duke Gardens to the North Carolina Museum of art: Insider tips on some of the Triangle's top date spots.

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  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Amazing Glaze
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    327 Blake St, Raleigh, NC 27601 (map)

    Every Friday night, the first hour of studio time is free for your date. Bring some wine and unwind as you enjoy painting pots together.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended North Carolina Museum Of Art
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    2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 (map)

    The museum's outdoor concerts and films make a perfect date in the summer. Bring a picnic and some wine for swooning under the stars.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sarah P Duke Gardens
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    426 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27705 (map)

    For a truly memorable first kiss, take your sweetie to the wisteria-covered Pergola Terrace. The view is breathtaking.

  4. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Fearrington Market & Cafe
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    1 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (map)

    Arrive early for dinner on Friday evening and treat your date to some live music--the Market Cafe usually books a jazz band between 5:30pm-8pm, so you can sip champagne and enjoy quiet conversation before dinner.

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