Raleigh Travel Tips, North Carolina

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18 Seaboard Restaurant
Located in the building which has been the Seaboard Train Station years ago, the 18 Seaboard Restaurant offers a wide variety of tasty food in a rich and modern environment with a high-class service. They truly deserve the praise they are [...]
D: 2.8mi00
Marbles Kids Museum
The game heaven on earth for kids, the Marbles Kids Museum is not only a place where children can learn things but a place where they can do that and have fun in doing it. The docents are really good with kids, they interact with them, help [...]
D: 3.5mi00
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours
A true taste of the North Carolinian cuisine and Raleigh locals flavors you can only get with Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours. The guides are not only knowledgeable but quite passionate about food and their work. They love local tastes, [...]
D: 11.7mi00
Umstead State Park
Though only called a park, the William B. Umstead State Park is actually a small forest with hiking, bike and horse trails, picnic areas and a fish lake. It is a place of tranquility and calm where you can get away from the busy everyday [...]
D: 8.5mi00
North Carolina Museum of Art
A beautiful and large museum with a vast variety of exhibitions; the North Carolina Museum of Art holds interesting artifacts that can be viewed either on your own or with the help of a tour guide. Paintings by famous European artists, [...]
D: 4.7mi00
Neomonde Restaurant
It is both a Cafe and a bakery and they also serve excellent food and offer catering. I loved the sautéed chicken and roasted vegetables as the side dish, it was fantastic. It made me want to go back to Neomond Restaurant and try out [...]
D: 4.5mi00
Frankie's Fun Park
The most entertaining evening and fun night we ever had. Thanks to Frankie's Fun Park we had the time of our lives and we didn't even have to spend so much money. :) The place is really cool. There are so many games to take part in [...]
D: 11.5mi00
Lilly's Pizza
I know that when you travel to another country, state or city you should try out some restaurants that serve local food, something you won't be able to find in your city, but I went to Lilly's Pizza on the recommendation of a friend [...]
D: 2.1mi00
Pullen Park
One of the oldest and most family frequented parks in Raleigh is Pullen Park. It is a place perfect for children to run around, play games and have fun with their friends. It is also a great place to stroll with your partner or with friends [...]
D: 4.1mi00
Museum of Natural Sciences
We were lucky to visit the Museum of Natural Sciences on the first Friday of the month because it stayed open until 9pm so even if we arrived in the afternoon we didn't have to run to finish everything we wanted to see until closing at [...]
D: 3.3mi00
Bloomsbury Bistro
One of the finest, even if not the oldest restaurants in town, the Bloomsbury Bistro welcomes its guests with warmth every time. I've been to the bistro on several occasions and every time the service was excellent, with the same great [...]
D: 2.1mi00
Artspace
Though a huge art gallery, it has some unique taste to it, and it gives you a bit of inspiration, the Artspace in Raleigh is quite enjoyable. The Artspace's studios are open for the public for painting and drawing lectures, so its a [...]
D: 3.7mi00
Mordecai Historic Park
We went to see the oldest and the most famous house in Raleigh where the United State's 17th President, Andrew Johnson, was born. It is located in the Mordecai Historic Park and is accessible for tours from Tuesday till Sunday. There [...]
D: 2.5mi00
Margaux's Restaurant
A really great place to eat in Raleigh is Margaux's Restaurant on Creedmoor Road. Though its Gothic-like decor may not seem the best choice for a diner, their food can make up for it. They serve such delicious dishes that you even [...]
D: 5.9mi00
Historic Oakwood
For a taste of some real 19th century history, you should definitely go to the Historic Oakwood district which is the only remaining, intact area that dates back to the 19th century. Beautiful and amazing old houses, well-kept gardens and [...]
D: 2.7mi00

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After the construction and competition of the brick statehouse in the year of 1794, Raleigh was called as a “city of streets without houses.” During the nineteenth century, the city of Raleigh grew at a slow and steady pace as most of the residents were dependent on the business of agriculture. There were some towns that developed along market centers and railroad lines. The original Statehouse was burnt in 1831. During this time, the legislature agreed to make the new State House a more durable one. Construction of the new state house was performed by prison inmates using solid granite. The city of Raleigh was lucky that it did not [...]

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