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Raleigh [1] was named for Sir Walter Raleigh, the famed English soldier, adventurer, and poet. It is the capital of North Carolina and home to North Carolina State University, North Carolina's largest, as well as two historically black universities, Shaw and Saint Augustine, and two women's colleges, Peace and Meredith.
With a plethora of things to see and do, Raleigh is a wonderful place to live, work, or visit.
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- Carolina Hurricanes (NHL Ice Hockey), 1400 Edwards Mill Road, +1 919 861-2323 or +1 866-NHL-CANES, [16]. Raleigh's NHL hockey team plays at the RBC Center. Winners of the 2006 Stanley Cup.
- N.C. Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, +1 919 839-6262, [17]. With rotating exhibits that are occasionally interesting and a great summer movie series on the lawn.
- N.C. Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, +1 919 807-7900, [18]. Free.
- N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, 1 W Jones St, +1 919 733-7450, [19]. Free.
- Exploris, 201 E Hargett St, +1 919 834-4040, [20]. Interactive children's museum with an IMAX theater. $7.95 for adults and $5.50 for kids (4-11). Closed M T, W Th F 9AM-3PM , Sa 11AM-5PM, Su noon-5pm.
- Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave., +1 919 831-6468. Outdoor plays, a 1911 carousel and, of course, an excellent aquatic center.
- William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., [21]. Picnic, hike, go fishing, or just rent a canoe and relax. A nice quiet place near Raleigh-Durham airport.
- NC State University, [22]. Football and basketball games are popular in addition to other sports.
- Carolina Mudcats Minor-league baseball [23], about a 20-minute drive east of town. Tickets are affordable at $3-$9; unlike the nearby Durham Bulls baseball stadium, Mudcats' parking is ample.
- North Carolina State Fair One of the largest fairs of its kind in America, this two-week long event draws over 100,000 to the State Fairgrounds to sample North Carolina produce, attend concerts, ride fair rides and feast on deep-friend Twinkies.
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- Armadillo Grill, 439 Glenwood Ave, +1 919 546-0555, [28]. "A taste as big as Texas!" Awesome tacos, etc., although not very traditional Mexican food. Great atmosphere and cheap (plus free refills on drinks and chips)!
- BBQ, [29]. There are several excellent choices for eastern-style barbecue in the Raleigh area. One of the local favorites. New place is Falls River Smokehouse on Litchford rd.
- Big Ed's, 220 Wolfe St, +1 919 836-9909. Closed Su. A must-visit for presidential candidates and reg'lar folks alike, Big Ed's signature breakfasts are the Southern standards: homemade biscuits, grits with red-eye gravy, etc. Come Saturday mornings for live Dixieland jazz. No credit cards.
- Farmer's Market Restaurant, 1240 Farmer's Market Dr, +1 919 833-7973. Closed Su. Solid, hearty food with fresh ingredients from the state Farmer's Market right next door. Serves breakfast and lunch.
- The Irregardless Cafe, 901 W. Morgan St, +1 919 833-8898, [30]. A Raleigh institution since the 1970s, the Irregardless offers an eclectic menu including creative vegetarian options. Jazz music every night and dancing on Saturday nights.
- Krispy Kreme, 543 North Person St, +1 919 833-3682. For now, the only one of the popular Winston-Salem-based doughnut maker in the Triangle is a landmark that nearby residents use to give directions. Look for the "Hot Doughnuts Now" sign for a little round piece of glazed heaven. Quite popular with the students of nearby Broughton High School, especially in the early morning hours, so plan accordingly.
- Lilly's Pizza, 1813 Glenwood Ave, +1 919 833-0226, [31]. Part hippie, yuppie, bohemian, and retro, Lilly's is an experience all to its own. Located in the popular Five Points district means that parking can be a problem, especially when a popular film is screening at the nearby Rialto theater. If you're adventerous, you can access Five Points by the number 2 CAT bus.
- Mellow Mushroom, 601 W Peace St, +1 919 832-3499, [32].
- Mojoe's Burger Joint, 620 Glenwood Ave, +1 919 832-6799.
- Mura's, 4121 Main (at North Hills St), Suite #110, +1 919 781-7887. Japanese Fine Dining - Kobe Beef, Fusion Cuisine, and Sushi. Serves world renowned Kobe beef, a variety of steaks, seafood, fusion cuisine and the finest grade sushi with many one of a kind rolls and visually pleasing artistic presentations.
- Roast Grill, 7 South West St, +1 919 832-8292. If you're looking for a hot dog and a bottle of Coke, this is the place in downtown Raleigh. If you're looking for ketchup, though, you may just be asked to leave. Run by a family of Greek immigrants in a tiny room added to the front of their house since 1940.
- Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern, 300 Hillsborough St, +1 919 829-3663, [33]. Enjoy gourmet fare in the restored Dodd-Hinsdale House, built in 1879 in the Second Empire Victorian style.
- Third Place, 1811 Glenwood Ave, +1 919 834-6566, [34].
- The Village Deli, 500 Daniels S, +1 919 828-1428. Soups and sandwiches in the heart of Cameron Village. There's no end to the diversity of shoppers who frequent the popular spot. Really awesome chili!
- The Village Draft House, 428 Daniels St, +1 919 833-1373. $3 wings on Sundays. They're the best ever.
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