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Raleigh: State Capital of North Carolina [City of Oaks]

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Raleigh

Raleigh is the state capital of North Carolina and is located in central North Carolina.

Raleigh is called the "City of Oaks" because of its many oak trees.

Raleigh is also a university town with North Carolina State University at its center.

Click the following to watch introductory videos of Raleigh.

Northwest of Raleigh is the nearest international airport, Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

To learn more about Raleigh-Durham International Airport, click the following.

The triangular area between Raleigh and the neighboring towns of Chapel Hill and Durham is called Research Triangle Park.

To learn more about Research Triangle Park, Chapel Hill, and Durham, click the following.

5 Recommended Attractions in Raleigh

Here are 5 recommended attractions in Raleigh.

PNC Arena

PNC Arena (formerly RBC Center) is home to the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and North Carolina State University basketball.

Here is a video of the Carolina Hurricanes playing at PNC Arena.

North Carolina Museum of Art

North Carolina Museum of Art exhibits ancient art, African art, paintings, sculpture, and modern art.

Click the following for introductory videos to North Carolina Museum of Art.

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences provides opportunities to become familiar with science and nature through exhibits, programs, and outdoor experiences.

The purpose of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is to shed light on the natural world and to encourage its preservation.

If you are interested in learning more about the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville (satellite), click the following.

Click the following for introductory videos of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (formerly Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts)

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (formerly Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts) is the main venue for the performing arts in Raleigh.

In addition to the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, the following venues are available.

  • Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
  • Meymandi Concert Hall
  • A. J. Fletcher Opera Theater
  • Kennedy Theatre
  • Lichtin Plaza

Click the following to watch introductory videos of Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.

William B. Umstead State Park

William B. Umstead State Park offers hiking and multi-use trails, three man-made lakes and their tributaries that are ideal for fishing.

Picnic shelters are located at both entrances to the park, and there is a campground on Crabtree Creek.

Group camping and the historic Maple Hill Lodge offer a rustic lodging experience without the typical modern camping amenities.

Click the following for introductory videos of William B. Umstead State Park.

Summary

We introduced Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina.

Raleigh is called the "City of Oaks".

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