Historic Oak View County Park

Jenn had planned on one of her friends taking maternity pictures for us today at Historic Oak View County Park, just outside the beltline in Raleigh. Her friend got sick however, so our photographer ended up being the self timer on the camera. Needless to say those pictures didn't turn out so well. For kids though, there are a few things do to, there are a few friendly goats, some old farm buildings, and lots of open spaces to run around and play. Not really worth a drive from out of town, but for locals this could be a nice place to spend some time on a spring or fall day.

For lunch, we got a quick bite to eat at the Roast Grill in downtown Raleigh. They serve hotdogs, coke in glass bottles, beer, and not much else. There were featured on eposide of Man Vs. Food a few years ago. There was a short line out the door when we arrive, but were eating after a short wait. Hotdogs come with your choice of chili, slaw, onions, mustard. Nothing else, and don't even think about asking for ketchup on your hot dog here. The Roast Grill has been open since the 1940's, and has a lot of character. The chili was pretty good, but I wasn't that impressed with the hotdog. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but I can't see driving from out of town to eat there.

After leaving the Roast Grill, we headed over to NC State to kill some time. We already had tickets to an evening movie, and didn't feel like driving home, and then back out again. Being a holiday weekend, many students had already fled back to their parents' homes, but some where still on campus getting ready for the football game. The NC State Creamery sells Howling Cow ice cream from the DH Hill Library, this is the same stuff you used to only be able to get during the state fair. Unfortunately, they are closed on Saturday :(

Not the most exciting or thrilling Saturday, but it was a day off work at least.


Links:
Historic Oak View County Park
The Roast Grill
NC State University