Raleigh, North Carolina

At this museum you can explore more than 14,000 years of N.C. history. In addition to interesting artifacts, the exhibition "The Story of N.C." features multimedia presentations and an interactive format.

The Southeast’s largest natural history museum has four floors of exhibits, a Nature Research Center, and an 80,000-square-foot wing full of scientists working in the public eye. Highlights include the world’s most complete Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur and the three-story multimedia Daily Planet.

This historic neighborhood covering 30 blocks is a great place for a quiet stroll among diverse architecture and beautiful gardens. Many of the houses here date back to the nineteenth century and have been restored to their original splendor. Having a guided tour of the neighborhood is also an option.

This 174-acre wildlife park features Wake County's last operating 18th-century, water-powered gristmill. The mill is supported by a 16-foot-tall stone dam and a 24-acre pond. The park features a 16,000-square-foot visitor center with an exhibit hall, while the surrounding natural areas include over three miles of hiking trails.