Raleigh Travel Guide
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The area dubbed the ”Triangle” in the 1950s is outlined by the base cities of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, which comprise the points of a triangle when viewed on a map. Today, the Triangle spills over into an area far beyond the original three points, and has evolved into a place that is diverse, dynamic, and rich in cultural and recreational … Read Raleigh introduction
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Introduction
Raleigh is one of three cities that, along with Durham and Chapel Hill, make up the 'Research Triangle', a regional centre for high-tech industry. Fitting snugly in the triangle's southeastern corner, Raleigh has a handsome state capitol, North Carolina State University, a revamped …
Not to miss
North Carolina Museum of Art The North Carolina Museum of Art is inconveniently located at the western edge of town, but it's well worth visiting for its fine collection of antiquities and paintings, with works by Chardin, Monet and Georgia O'Keeffe. The museum also runs a variety of free …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 316802 Area : 455km² Longitude / Latitude : -78.6439971924 / 35.7910003662 Currency : US Dollar (USD) Weights & Measures system : Imperial
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located a 25-minute drive northwest of downtown Raleigh. The Carolina Trailways/Greyhound Raleigh terminal is at 314 W Jones Rd; the buses serve Raleigh and Durham, with limited trips to Chapel Hill. From Raleigh, Amtrak trains (302 W …
History
Recent History In recent years, Raleigh has played a part in the renaissance of many of the cities south of the Mason-Dixon line. The economy has boomed with the growth of finance in Charlotte and of research and development in the Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle. Modern Day History Raleigh …
Weather
Raleigh's climate stays fairly warm from May to October, with temperatures averaging between 20-30˚C (68-86˚F). Morning humidity levels are high across this period, though they tend to drop away in the afternoon. A small amount of rain falls throughout the year. Summary of average …
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Overview of Raleigh
143 miles NE of Charlotte State government has been Raleigh's principal business since 1792, when it became North Carolina's capital. Just before the Civil War, the city was the setting of the fiery legislative debate that led to North Carolina's secession from the Union in 1861. Raleigh endured …
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The first English attempts at colonization in the New World (1585-1587) are commemorated here. These efforts, sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh, ended with the disappearance of 116 men, women and children (including two that were born in the New World). The fate of this "lost colony" …
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