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At night, Raleigh, N.C., buzzes with activity. Only a destination with the big-city energy yet small-town approachability of Raleigh can act as such a welcoming place to spend a night on the town. As you plan your evenings, use this quick 101 to navigate the vast network of bars, clubs, pubs and

North Carolina State University, PNC Arena and Raleigh, N.C., are proud to host the 2016 NCAA® Division I Men's Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds at PNC Arena on March 17 and 19, including the return of the Hoops and Hops FanFest. Join us for March Madness! Check out our...

Every March, Raleigh, N.C., turns green, but it's not just because spring is here and the plants are budding. It's also because the destination celebrates St. Patrick's Day. The weekends before and after and the actual holiday, March 17, have events from family-friendly parades to...

Snag the best seats in Raleigh, N.C., for March Madness action. You can experience the 2016 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds live, March 17 and 19 in Raleigh at PNC Arena. Get tickets here! And take in the rest of the tournament at the area's nightlife...

The air is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and the flowers are starting to bud, meaning spring is in the air! Each year, Raleigh area breweries transition from producing heavy, dark winter ales and release lighter ales for the spring months. It's a perfect time to visit Raleigh and...

Raleigh, N.C., is full of creative and talented people and has the most live music in N.C., with the most concerts, venues, bands and genres a visitor could hope to find. The city has grown its music culture over the last 10 years, and we chatted with local musician and president of the

Updated March 23, 2017 Let your senses guide you to and around Cary, N.C., just 17 minutes outside of downtown Raleigh and home to renowned restaurants, endless shopping, quality entertainment and unforgettable cultural and recreational experiences. Get to know the town with a day of exploration,

Get an overview below of the sections within the N.C.'s Favorite Son: Billy Graham and His Remarkable Journey of Faith exhibit in Raleigh, N.C., which is free and open until July 10, 2016, at the North Carolina Museum of History. (Get general information on the exhibit and museum here.) No

The towns surrounding Raleigh, N.C., are home to two wineries with onsite vineyards plus the state's first urban winery, making this a fine place to try flavorful wines. Discover how grapes (muscadine grapes or traditional varieties) are transformed into their luscious, drinkable counterpart....

An ever-growing Raleigh, N.C., restaurant scene means even more options for a delicious weekend brunch. Sleep in a little, roll out of bed and hit these local favorites for cutting-edge takes on Southern delights, international classics and more. Take it from Raleigh blogger Chana Lynn, these are