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A 200-foot-long, 21-foot-tall mythical phoenix has invaded Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C. Yes, the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival has returned to the Raleigh area for a fifth consecutive year! The festival, which only visits a handful of spots around the country each year, opens

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From historic sites and museums to art galleries and city parks, the Raleigh, N.C., area, strives to make a wide range of experiences accessible to visitors of varying abilities. Here are a few options you should absolutely take advantage of while visiting the City of Oaks. Go museum hopping

During the holiday season, the Raleigh area is aglow with light displays, tree lightings and other seasonal presentations. These are some of the best happenings and places for Christmas and other holiday pageantry! Waverly Place Tree Lighting & Holiday Concert Nov. 22 Join Cary’s Waverly...

Attending a meeting or event at the Raleigh Convention Center (RCC)? You're in luck! Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, N.C., the convention center has catering which itself is much acclaimed, but the RCC also is surrounded by some of the best local restaurants. In fact, more than 70...

There's no surer sign of the holiday season quickly approaching than the return of one of Raleigh, N.C.'s best (and biggest) annual traditions—the ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade! An event truly made for the whole family, the parade provides endless entertainment in downtown Raleigh...

When the weather cools down, is there anything cozier than putting on your favorite thrift store sweater and settling in with a book and warm drink at a quaint coffee shop? The Raleigh area has a variety of coffee shops to try this season, each with its own flair, both in the drinks and atmosphere.

There’s been a lot of buzz in the the Raleigh area's foodie scene around some exciting restaurants that have recently opened their doors. The list includes culinary concepts from some nationally recognized chefs and local passionate minds as well as a few under-the-radar spots that are...

Every two weeks, we send out a newsletter that includes the best of the best upcoming events. If you sign up for our E-magazine, you'll get those, plus all the best new content (the details on America's best new pizza joint, for example, or the inside scoop on the best free things to do in...

The Raleigh area is home to some of the best-kept secrets when it comes to entertainment, food, shopping and more. For some truly-awesome experiences, be sure to add these hidden gems to your travel list. Natural gems Carl Alwin Schenk Memorial Forest Escape the noise of civilization without