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Often dubbed the "Smithsonian of the South" thanks to an abundance of free museums, historic attractions and educational institutions, Raleigh, N.C., has long been known as a budget-friendly family getaway destination for those in the Tar Heel State and beyond ( Southern Living recently...

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Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts . Menconi's next book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music," was published in the fall of 2023 by University of North Carolina Press....

Two of the best-preserved fossils of the two most iconic dinosaurs have taken up permanent residency in Raleigh as part of an iconic new visitor attraction that opened in April 2024. Read on to find out how to see this for FREE! Something epic has been unveiled in Raleigh, N.C. An experience 67

Hello, spring! We're nearly a quarter of the way through 2024, and winter weather has been kicked to the curb for good. Sunshine, longer days, major concerts, food festivals, outdoor exploration and more are here to stay—cheers to that . Here's what we're doing in April in the...

Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts . Menconi's next book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music," was published in the fall of 2023 by University of North Carolina Press....

Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts . Menconi's next book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music," was published in the fall of 2023 by University of North Carolina Press....

Festivals, parades and light displays—the Raleigh area is gearing up for the holidays this month! Shopping sprees, ballets, hockey games and more make for perfect weekend adventures, date nights and family gatherings. Have your jackets, scarves and boots ready? Let's dive in! ACC...

The state's first park to honor the African American struggle for freedom—plus powerful triumphs along the way—is now open in downtown Raleigh. An idea many years in the making, North Carolina Freedom Park is a one-acre site that offers inspiring words and a space for reflection....

Calling all fans of web-weavers and silk-spinners: SPIDERS: Fear to Fascination is now open at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh! "This is the best spiders exhibit in the world....nothing else is even close," according to arachnid expert (and host of Science