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Address: 1 E Edenton St, Capitol Square, Raleigh, NC 27601
Built in 1840 at a cost of three times the state's annual income, this marvelous example of Greek Revival architecture once housed all of North Carolina's state government. The impressive marble statue of George Washington in the rotunda is a replica of the actual piece that Antonio Canova created in 1820. Guided tours available.
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Address: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
North Carolina's premiere art museum, the NCMA has over 181,000 square feet of exhibit space divided into numerous galleries. The well-known European collection includes works from artists such as Claude Monet, Sandro Botticelli, and Peter Paul Rubens. Several galleries devoted to American artists feature works from such luminaries as Georgia...
North Carolina Executive Mansion
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Address: 201 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Home to North Carolina's governor and family, this 1891 Queen Anne Victorian mansion opens its ground floors to the public during the fall and spring. The 40,000 square-foot house is adorned with fine antiques and exquisite chandeliers. Tours must be arranged well in advance through the Capital Area Visitor Center, at 919-733-3456.
North Carolina Museum of History
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Address: 5 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Via informative displays, artifacts, photographs, flags and more, this beautiful, light-filled museum tells the story of North Carolina's history from Colonial times through the Confederacy to the present day. A replica of the Wright Brothers' plane is among the fascinating exhibits provided. This museum has so much to offer, one could easily...
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Address: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610-2913
This pre-Civil War era farmstead features several restored buildings, including a farmhouse, barn, and carriage house. The site also features the Farm History Center, a cotton museum, 17-acre pecan grove, herb garden, and family cemetery.
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Address: 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
Raleigh's Theatre in the Park and Aquatic Center are both located in downtown Pullen Park. For over 100 years, this park has offered a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family. Boat rental, picnic areas, and tennis courts are among the many opportunities provided for good, wholesome fun. On a lazy afternoon, the peaceful park...
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Address: 4415 Beryl Rd, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27606
With 8 acres and over 5,000 species and/or cultivars, this nationally acclaimed garden is truly a sight to behold. The site is used as a teaching and research garden as well, and you'll see NCSU students and staff members meticulously maintaining the grounds. Special highlights include the Finley-Nottingham Rose Garden (with over one hundred types...
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Address: 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
The RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) Center is home to the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. Holding up to 21,000 people, it also serves as the home court for North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball. Other scheduled events include concerts, conferences, trade shows, and circuses. The Arena Club is also located here, with 9000-plus feet of meeting space....
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
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Address: 280 State Park Rd, Apex, NC 27523
Jordan Lake, located southwest of Durham and Chapel Hill, offers more than 13,000 acres of recreational shoreline. The lake boasts nine different recreational areas, including a bald eagle observation platform just off Highway 751 South and another at the Crosswinds Recreational area near Wilsonville on US Highway 64. Camping permitted – call for...
