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Tucked away in a private, but readily-accessible corner in the town of Cary is Cypress Manor , a uniquely-innovative event venue that straddles the line between rustic charm and sophisticated elegance. The venue is known to host an array of corporate, private and public events ranging from intimate

Forbes Travel Guide and AAA recognition for Raleigh, N.C., area hospitality stars Big news for fans of first-class experiences! No stranger to major accolades, The Umstead Hotel and Spa —tucked away among Cary ’s natural beauty and spacious woodlands—has been named as a...

The relationship between Visit Raleigh team members and a meeting planner is one based on strong partnership, and we are incredibly lucky to work with planners and local connectors who go the extra mile on a day-to-day basis. We want to shine the spotlight on some of the planners we work with to

Updated Feb. 20, 2019 RDU International Airport adds four new non-stop destinations A new year brings new opportunities for travel to Raleigh, N.C.! Frontier Airlines will launch service from eight new cities to RDU International Airport beginning in April and May of this year. The new flights will

With the goal of “preserving Raleigh’s past for its future,” the City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum) examines and interprets the history and heritage of the City of Oaks. Opened back in 1993, when city residents created the first exhibits, the museum now attracts numerous...

More growth, a new major flight for RDU International Airport As the fourth quarter of 2018 begins, the number of people boarding planes at RDU International Airport is up 10.3 percent over 2017, a record-setting year that saw more than 11.6 million total passengers travel through facility. The good

Officially open as of Oct. 2018, Junction West is Raleigh, N.C.'s newest bar and event space. Tucked into the heart of downtown Raleigh , Junction West—with more than 3,000 square feet of indoor event venue—is a spot for people to gather to celebrate and connect, whether...

The relationship between Visit Raleigh team members and a meeting planner is one based on strong partnership, and we are incredibly lucky to work with planners and local connectors who go the extra mile on a day-to-day basis. We want to shine the spotlight on some of the planners we work with to

Updated Jan. 29, 2019, 9am Raleigh Convention Center Turns 10 Years Old Since opening in Sept. 2008, the Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) has been a remarkable resource for groups of 50, 500 or 5,000 attendees in the heart of downtown Raleigh . The modern, 500,000-square-foot, LEED Silver-certified

In a destination full of world-class museums, outdoor recreation, award-winning culinary spots and more, one activity tends to stand out by being a bit louder than the others—live music! Raleigh, N.C., has the most live music of any destination in the state —the most dates, the most...