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Ready to celebrate Independence Day in a big way this year? Fireworks displays, bounce houses, live music and other patriotic celebrations are lined up all across the Raleigh area to celebrate America's 245th birthday—don't miss out! Here's your rundown on the biggest and best...

Summer is coming (and we have big plans!). But first, a glorious long weekend is straight ahead—baseball games, live music, good eats, museum exhibits, outdoor exploring and more are on the docket. Here's what's in store in the Raleigh area for Memorial Day weekend! Revel in the...

Located in the heart of downtown Wake Forest, Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs has been a go-to hangout spot for locals for more than 100 years. Originally opened as a movie theater way back in 1916, founder H.E. Joyner began selling snacks—before building an expansion with pool tables and a...

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

Looking for a way to spark ideas for your next Tar Heel State getaway? Interested in retracing the steps of prior generations that vacationed from mountains to sea across the Old North State? Feeling...nostalgic? The newest exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of History in downtown Raleigh can help

An extremely rare chance to get an up-close look at glittering gold mummies has arrived in Raleigh, N.C.—here's how to see them! One of the state's most highly anticipated exhibits of 2021 is ready to 'wow' visitors at the North Carolina Museum of Art this spring and...

Raleigh, N.C., is a booming metropolis that offers a big city feel with Southern charm. It's a smart, modern-meets-historic destination that has a lot to offer and no matter what path you choose on your visit, we know you'll be energized by the fired-up cultural heartbeat fostered by...

For Black History Month, the Pope House Museum in downtown Raleigh announced a new exhibit, "A Family Story: Images of the Pope House Museum," opening Sat., Feb. 6. As the only African American house museum in the Tar Heel state, downtown Raleigh's Pope House Museum offers a look into...

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...

We're all thrilled to have turned the page to a new year. And while there is plenty of work to be done—the hospitality and tourism industry remains tasked with delivering safe experiences, social distancing needs to continue and vaccines need to be rolled out—there are certainly...