Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, is also known as the City of Oaks because of its many oak trees.There are a number of interesting museums located in the city of Raleigh, such as the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Harley Davidson Bike Museum, Exploris, Playspace, North Carolina Museum of History, and Historic Oakwood, which is the birthplace of President Andrew Johnson. Travelers should try and catch a performance of the North Carolina Symphony, Opera Company of North Carolina, North Carolina Theatre, or the Carolina Ballet. There are also a few art exhibits in Raleigh, such as the North Carolina Museum of Art.The NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes are the only professional sports franchise in Raleigh and has been there since 1997.

Lodging

For travelers who simply take off to Raleigh with no itinerary on the spur of the moment and need to find a cheap hotel on the spot, there are 26 participating hotels that offer the best weekend rates in the city. With these great rates, these hotels will also give you a บ shopping card and easy access to entertainment deals. Some of these hotels include: Country Inn and Suites Raleigh/Durham Airport, Embassy Suites Hotel Raleigh/Durham Research Triangle, Fairfield Inn and Suites Raleigh/Durham Airport, and Hilton Garden Inn. There are also other hotels located in the Cary area, downtown, Crabtree Valley, and North Raleigh.

Travel

Travelers flying into Raleigh will use the Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU). Raleigh/Durham has 450 arrivals and departures daily serving a massive 48 destinations with nonstop flights. There are 10 major and 19 regional airlines that service Raleigh/Durham, making it possible for travelers to find cheap flights to anywhere they want to go. Make sure and check online flight schedules before booking your flight to find the quickest and cheapest route to and from your destination.

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