Raleigh
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Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone: (919) 839-6262 |
Admission
to the Museum and its permanent collection is free. There is a charge for
special exhibitions and some programs, such as concerts, films, classes
and performances. For more information, call the Box Office at (919) 715-5923. |
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| Oakview
Historic County Park 4028 Carya Dr. Beltline At Poole Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610-2913 Phone: (919) 250-1013 |
A 19th century farmstead devoted to interpreting agricultural and rural heritage. The Greek Revival Farmhouse at Historic Oak View County Park was built by Benton S.D. Williams in 1855. The Greek Revival style is typified by the front columns and the double portico porch. During the 1940's the Poole Family renovated the home, building an addition in the Colonial Revival Style. Completed in 1997, the Farm History Center is the newest building on the site. It is dedicated to telling the story of North Carolina's agricultural development from colonial times to the present through programs and interactive exhibits. |  |
| RBC
Arena 1400 Edwards Mill Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone: (919) 861-2300 |
The
RBC Center (originally the Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena) is an
indoor arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is home to the Carolina
Hurricanes of the NHL and the North Carolina State University Wolfpack men's
basketball team of NCAA Division I. The arena also hosted the Carolina Cobras
of the Arena Football League from 2000 to 2002. The arena neighbors Carter-Finley
Stadium, home of Wolfpack Football; the North Carolina State Fairgrounds;
and Dorton Arena (on the Fairgrounds).
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Carolina Museum of History 5 E Edenton St. Raleigh, NC 27601-1011 Phone: (919) 807-7900 |
The
North Carolina Museum of History is alive with the past—your past.
It is as full of life and personalities as it is people who care for the
collection, people who interpret the collection, and people who visit
the collection. It is also alive with the contributions of all the people
involved in its creation, development, and growth. |
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| Marbles
Kids Museum 201 E Hargett St. Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: (919) 834-4040 |
Welcome to Marbles Kids Museum, a family destination for hands-on, interactive activities that inspire children to be creative thinkers, active learners and confident individuals. |  |
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Carolina State Capitol 1 E Edenton St. Capitol Square Raleigh, NC 27601-1011 Phone: (919) 733-4994
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The North Carolina State Capitol, completed in 1840, is one of the finest and best-preserved examples of a major civic building in the Greek Revival style of architecture. It is a National Historic Landmark. Capital Area Visitor Services (CAVC) is now located in the lobby of the North Carolina Museum of History. It is a permanent information and rest center for more than 100,000 annual visitors to Raleigh's state-owned and cultural attractions. Groups of 10 or fewer wanting only to tour the Executive Mansion should call Pat Brock at (919) 807-7948 for scheduling. To schedule a group tour of the Capitol, call Visitor Services at (919) 807-7950 or (866) 724-8687. | |
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North Carolina Executive Mansion 201 N Blount St. Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: (919) 807-7950 |
The
century-old Executive Mansion is one of the finest examples of Victorian
Queen Anne architecture in North Carolina. The steeply pitched roofs, cupola,
richly colored textural surfaces, porches and pavilions, projecting patterned
chimneys and elaborate mass-produced turned porch woodwork characterize
this architectural style. In 1883, noted architects Samuel Sloan and A.G.
Bauer designed the residence with spacious halls and reception rooms, massive
stairway and 16-foot ceilings, which reflect its official purposes. |
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| Playspace
Children's Museum 410 Glenwood Ave., Suite 150 Raleigh, NC 27603-1220 Phone: (919) 832-1212 |
Playspace is a non-profit children’s museum dedicated to the education and development of young children through hands-on, creative and interactive play. We are designed for children aged infancy through seven. | |
| Pullen
Park 408 Ashe Ave. Raleigh, NC 27606 Phone: (919) 831-6468 |
The
Museum is open 7 days per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the exception
of New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
The Research Room is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment only and is closed on weekends and federal holidays. To speak to our research room staff, please call 617.514.1629. |
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| JC
Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Rd. NC State University Raleigh, NC 27606-1446 Phone: (919) 515-3132 |
The
JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed garden with one of the largest
and most diverse collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use
in the Southeast. Plants especially adapted to Piedmont North Carolina conditions
are collected and evaluated in an effort to find superior plants for use
in southern landscapes. |
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| Jordan
Lake State Recreation Area |
Imagine
relaxing in a cove, listening to the sounds of water rippling. Then, you
feel a firm tug on your fishing line. It's going to be a big one! Picture
the surface of the lake glistening, water spraying your face, the boat motor
ahead roaring. Suddenly, your skis give way — a splash landing! Hear
the laughter of children, smell charcoal drifting through the air, feel
a breeze blowing through the campground. With almost 14,000 acres of water,
all this and more is yours to discover at Jordan Lake. The NC Division of
Parks and Recreation operates eight recreation areas on the lake —
Crosswinds Campground, Ebenezer Church, Parkers Creek, Poplar Point, Seaforth,
Vista Point, Robeson Creek and New Hope Overlook. Whether you're looking
for fun in the sun or an evening under the stars, Jordan Lake offers it
all.Contact the park office for reservations. |
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