Raleigh at a Glance
Situated in North Carolina, in the American southeast, Raleigh is known in the US for its great dining and amazing sights. Perfect for a holiday at any time of year, Raleigh offers visitors the chance to meet friendly southern people, enjoy quality and great value all-American cuisine and find out about the history of this fascinating state capital.
Top Atractions in Raleigh
- The State Capitol offers visitors the chance to find out about US history.
- Raleigh offers a huge range of fascinating museums for visitors to explore.
Explore Raleigh
For a warm southern welcome and a great range of attractions and dining, visit Raleigh. Whether you’re looking for heritage or live music, a holiday to Raleigh offers it all and more! Flight times from the UK to this wonderful corner of America are around nine hours.
- Raleigh is well known for its fantastic museums, shows and live music, as well as fantastic shopping, sports and heritage, all encompassed in gorgeous greenery.
- Raleigh has been North Carolina’s state capital since 1792 and, as such, much of the state’s historic sites can be seen here. Take the trip to the State capitol and learn about the ghost stories and secret rooms. Take a trip Downtown for a wealth of historic buildings, each with a unique and fascinating history.
- Raleigh is also famous for its high quality museums – it has even been nicknamed the ‘Smithsonian of the South’ due to the range and quality of exhibits. Whether its science, art or a museum about the world, you will find something to arouse your interest on your next holiday to Raleigh.
- Raleigh offers a wide range of family-based attractions. Highlights include the Marbles Kids Museum and the Wachovia IMAX theatre in and amongst the wide range of parks, water parks, walks and animal attractions.
Dining and Nights Out
Try some of Carolina’s comfort food – fantastic barbecue is famous in this area, as well as sweet tea. North Carolina is famous for home cooked quality food and, with more than 1100 restaurants in the local areas, you’re bound to find something you’ll love. A warm southern welcome awaits your arrival at any of Raleigh’s restaurants. Don’t forget to leave room for dessert!
Don’t forget your party shoes on your Raleigh holiday! Raleigh has five entertainment districts, which are home to bars and pubs, cinemas, comedy clubs, nightclubs, live music venues, sports bars and even Martini and Cigar Lounges! Raleigh is also a great place to meet someone special, as it is one of the top places for single people to meet in the US.
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