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Raleigh is the capital city of the state of North Carolina.

Main Attractions:

African American Cultural Complex has a unique collection of contributions made by African Americans toward the development of North Carolina and America; innovations in science, business, politics, medicine, sports and the arts.

Gregg Museum of Art & Design maintains permanent collections of applied and decorative arts, including architectural drawings and works on paper, ceramics, paintings, photography, textiles, metal, furniture, and works by self-taught artists What Is Key Man Insurance

J.C. Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, with over 5,000 different plants on display is recognized as one of the premier collections of trees and shrubs Critical Illness Insurance Quotes

Legends of Harley Drag Racing Museum is the only Harley-Davidson drag racing museum in the world, located on the second floor of one of the largest Harley dealerships in the United States.

North Carolina Museum of Art is home to a world-class collection including more than 30 Rodin sculptures, plus a 164-acre Museum Park.

North Carolina Museum of History lets you explore the past and people of North Carolina with exhibits highlighting the state’s military history, decorative arts, sports heroes and more.

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences offers four floors of exhibits, live animals, a store, a Living Conservatory and Acro Cafe.

North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame exhibits personal items donated by approximately 360 inductees, sports legends and the impact of sports in the state.

Shelley Lake is a 53-acre lake/park provides two miles of paved, scenic greenway trails with exercise workout stations. Facilities include fishing, canoeing, sailing, rowboating, pedal-boating, biking, hiking and picnicking.

Car rental services are available in Raleigh from Enterprise, Thrifty, Triangle, Hertz, and Budget.