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There are a whole bunch of ways to celebrate warm weather in the Raleigh area —one of our favorites is to combine relaxing views with a bit of exercise by heading to the nearest body of water. Up for a kayaking adventure, a sailing excursion or in need of some fishing spots? We've got...

Scarves and gloves ready? Dreaming of hot chocolate? Fingers crossed for a good snow? We've got big plans this winter in Raleigh, N.C.! To jump-start your new year, we've put together this list of 30 items for your winter bucket list, perfect for planning a trip to Raleigh with friends and...

Ten years ago, chef Ashley Christensen took a chance on a modest dining space with lots of history in downtown Raleigh. When the doors to Poole's Diner opened on Dec. 13, 2007, she was committed to building bigger and better things for N.C.'s capital city, where she had attended North...

A brand new, functional piece of art awaits visitors inside William B. Umstead State Park . A fallen red oak tree—approximately 25 feet long and several feet high—has been transformed by artists Jerry Redi and Randy Boni of Smoky Mountain Art .

Rule no. 1: Don't talk about Super Secret Sandwich Club. Rule no. 2: Tell all your friends about Super Secret Sandwich Club.

Tucked into 12 acres of woodlands overlooking a private lake in  Cary, N.C. , a world-class getaway awaits—literally! As it turns out, a soothing spa, five-star cuisine, gracious staff and 150 spacious guest rooms and suites are a recipe for a big success.

So long summer, hello fall! Show of hands—who's ready for falling leaves, cooler weather, tailgating parties, N.C. State Fair adventures, museum exploring and all pumpkin everything? We have big plans for the coming months in Raleigh, N.C.! To jump-start your plans and keep you busy...

New Year Beginnings Another year is in the books! Looking back, 2016 in Raleigh, N.C., was filled with major festivals , outdoor concerts , sold-out sports events , incredible restaurants , gorgeous public art pieces and many, many amazing #visitRaleigh photos on Instagram . A new year should bring

It's a good time to be a foodie in Raleigh, N.C., and visitors and publications from all over have taken notice. Travel and Leisure named Raleigh one of America's Favorite Cities for Barbecue , Zagat called us one of the Hottest Food Cities of 2016 and OpenTable tallied up more than 10...

Raleigh Holiday Traditions It's beginning to look a lot like the holidays in Raleigh, N.C. And while it's still totally fall for another few weeks (as evidenced by the gorgeous foliage and bourbon pecan pies in this set of #visitRaleigh photos ), we won't blame you one bit for...