It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Raleigh, North Carolina, with us.
Head to the Village District and find more than 90 restaurants, stores, cafés with outdoor seating and more. The district has been a popular spot since 1949, and even boasts several bold murals by local artist Sean Kernick, showcasing local flora, fauna and history. © Zimmytws | Dreamstime.com
The oldest in the state and largest natural history museum in the Southeastern United States, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences covers a vast range of topics, including prehistoric North Carolina, underground North Carolina, coastal North Carolina, snakes of North Carolina and more. There’s also a living conservatory and arthropod zoo. © Cynthia Mccrary | Dreamstime.com
All year-round, Raleigh hosts an array of festivals and parades celebrating its rich history, culture and people. In summer, the city goes big with Fourth of July celebrations, while October sees the North Carolina State Fair come to town. St. Patrick’s Day is always a popular day in the city, as is Christmas with its beloved parade. © Lightscribe | Dreamstime.com
Did you know Raleigh has the most live music in the state? There’s more than 80 live music venues and nationally known festivals, with popular spots including Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop, Red Hat Amphitheater and The Ritz. © Wirestock | Dreamstime.com
The second-oldest original Krispy Kreme Doughnuts store in the world is in Raleigh. The historic landmark continues to serve its beloved treats. The store is also the halfway mark for the annual N.C. State Krispy Kreme Challenge, where runners must race 2.5 miles to eat a dozen doughnuts before running another 2.5 miles. © Patrickmcdonnell | Dreamstime.com
You’ll find an expansive collection of European paintings, Egyptian art, Roman and Greek sculptures and paintings, and American art at North Carolina Museum of Art. Artists include Monet, Rodin, John Singleton Copley and more. There’s also a museum park and Rodin garden. © Coralimages2020 | Dreamstime.com
Immerse yourself in North Carolina’s natural beauty at William B. Umstead State Park, between Raleigh, Cary and Durham. The more than 5,000-acre park features hiking, biking and bridle trails; camping spots; picnic areas; and educational programs. It’s also part of East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile system of trails running from Maine to Florida. © Cynthia Mccrary | Dreamstime.com
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