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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 paddling adventure? The parks, rivers and lakes below allow the public to launch their own...

While museums, indoor attractions, playgrounds and historic sites have been largely closed across the country since March, some good news has arrived in Raleigh, N.C. Beginning in early Sept., these venues and attractions have been allowed to open with a limited capacity, welcoming back visitors

Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts. Menconi's "Step It Up and Go: The Story of North Carolina Popular Music, from Blind Boy Fuller and Doc Watson to Nina Simone and Superchunk" will be published in Oct. by University of North...

There’s a pretty good reason why Raleigh, N.C., has earned the nickname the “Smithsonian of the South.” For more than 200 years, museums in Raleigh have preserved history, put state-of-the-art exhibits on display and helped visitors uncover new stories, old secrets and forgotten...

Note, Sept. 9: Juniper Level Botanic Garden will host fall open house weekends from Fri..-Sun., Sept. 18-20 and Sept. 25-27. Juniper Level Botanic Garden has modified their workspaces and is committed to the safety of all. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced. One of America's most

Looking for one more getaway before summer officially begins to wind down? Parks, restaurants and some attractions are open in the Raleigh area, and there's plenty to safely explore for a long weekend. Here's what we have in our plans! Raleigh, N.C.'s welcome mat is always out for...

Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts. Menconi's "Step It Up and Go: The Story of North Carolina Popular Music, from Blind Boy Fuller and Doc Watson to Nina Simone and Superchunk" will be published in Oct. by University of North...

The great outdoors are still great . That statement rings true in the Raleigh area more than ever right now as the area's parks, greenways, lakes, favorite hammock spots and other outdoor spaces have been a welcome escape from homes, office buildings, cars and crowds this year. And while...

It's now possible to bike from Raleigh to Durham exclusively using greenways thanks to a few recently completed sections of trail in the Cary area. The 45-mile ride is a rewarding challenge and an incredible way to explore on two wheels! The Raleigh area's cycling infrastructure is...

A day trip to the Raleigh area needs to include a few things: Award-winning pastries, outdoor exploring and family- or date-friendly entertainment. Here’s how to do just that! Need more ideas or options? Shoot us a note on Twitter or Facebook—we're here to help! Note, Sept. 12:...