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Raleigh, N.C. , is home to many African-American heritage sites and historical attractions that celebrate and commemorate African-American culture. Here, you’ll not only find the South’s oldest black university, but also the birthplace of one of the most important organizations of the...

Winters in North Carolina can range from warm to bitter cold. For those chilly winter nights, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best soups, stews and noodle bowls in the Raleigh area to keep you warm. Your taste buds and belly will approve! Tonkotsu Ramen from Sono Japanese Restaurant Eighty pounds...

Big news for the City of Oaks! A local-favorite dining and drinking spot in Raleigh, N.C., graces the cover of the newest Official North Carolina Travel Guide . Opened in 2016, Whiskey Kitchen —a downtown Raleigh bar and restaurant known for its massive selection of whiskey, food menu full of...

Explore what the Raleigh area has to offer without breaking the bank! Here are 30-plus free (or nearly free) experiences and attractions that can anchor any trip to the area. William B. Umstead State Park N.C.’s most visited state park maintains its status as a peaceful and affordable getaway

If barbecue is a tradition in The Tar Heel State (it is), then Clyde Cooper’s BBQ is an institution. Opened on New Year's Day 1938, it’s one of the longest-running barbecue restaurants in N.C., and here in Raleigh, it’s beloved. Walk in the door and you know why right away....

Another year is in the books! Looking back, 2018 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 more of the...

A year full of major festivals and celebrations lies ahead in Raleigh, N.C.! These events serve an important purpose—they mark history and sense of pride, plus they showcase talent, creativity and culture, delicious foods and beverages (and some surprises, too!). Make plans now to spend a day...

With the busy holiday season on your mind, you might still be looking for the perfect New Year’s Eve plans. Worry not! We’ve rounded up 15 of the best events happening right here in the Raleigh area to ring in the new year. WRAL First Night Raleigh Close out 2018 in style and ring in...

The hustle, bustle, fun and excitement of the Raleigh area certainly do not slow down the week of Christmas! Whether you’re hosting friends and family from out of town or visiting yourself, there are countless festivities to enjoy during the peak of the holiday season. Choose from a variety...

Bookending the south end of downtown Raleigh's Fayetteville St. (and with the Downtown Raleigh Christmas Tree this holiday season!), the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is packed with plenty of festive performing arts productions. Shows including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The