Things to do in Raleigh, NC

With the main downtown district of Raleigh only a 20 minute walk from one side to the other, this is one of the most walkable cities in the United States.

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TOP THINGS TO DO IN RALEIGH

Pope House Museum

This home of the only African-American to run for mayor of a Southern capital during the Jim Crow Era provides an interesting look into the life of this intriguing man.

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The North Carolina Executive Mansion

The Executive Mansion is more than just the home of the NC governor, it is also a beautiful work of architecture. They offer tours of the mansion Wednesday and Thursdays only with reservations required a minimum of two weeks in advance.

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North Carolina State Capitol

Take a self guided tour through the North Carolina State Capitol, the former home of the entire state government and now just the governors offices.

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