One of the claims to fame of the North Carolina State Capital Building is that it is the most haunted of all state capitals.  When first occupied it held all three branches of the state government...

This museum's collection spans more than 5,000 years, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to the latest in contemporary art. It is especially known for its European galleries, which boast works by the masters: Monet, Rubens and Raphael, to name only a few.

Immerse yourself in North Carolina's history from pre-Colonial to the present-day at this museum that focuses on sports, folk life and women's issues.

This 37,500-square-foot grand mansion, built during the late 1800s in the Queen Anne-style of Victorian architecture, is home to the governor of North Carolina and his family. Although the mansion itself is currently closed to the general public, free tours of the grounds are still available.

Marbles Kids Museum is a hands-on, interactive destination that inspires children to be creative thinkers, active learners and confident individuals in today's world. With five galleries and two outdoor escapes, there is no shortage of activity for kids birth to 12 and their families. The campus also features the Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum. This 267-seat giant-screen experience is the only 3D capable IMAX theatre in North Carolina.

Eight-hundred-acre lake park features fish tournaments, boat shows, waterfront concerts and a state-of-the-art rowing dock for sculling, sailing and canoeing.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this scenic neighborhood features restored Victorian-style homes built between 1870 and 1912.

Recognized by the National Register of Historic Places, this is a trendy shopping and restaurant district located in Raleigh's historic section.

Eighteen-hole challenging layout, designed by golf architect David Postlethwait, stretches 6,604 yards from the championship tees with a USGA/slope rating of 72.10/124.

Seven days a week, serious food connoisseurs and regular folks, carefully pick through mounds of gorgeously presented fresh local produce at this popular open market, which is owned by the State of North Carolina.

Part of the North Carolina State University, this eight-acre garden contains a wide variety of cold hardy temperate zone plants.

Historic Stagville Plantation offers a glimpse into life in the old South.

A place for family fun with miniature golf, a go-kart track, arcade, batting cages and laser tag arena.

The spacious front nine and tree-lined back nine offer Bentgrass greens and lush Bermuda fairways, making this 18-hole course a challenge to golfers at all levels.