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Inside Background
Culture 
Raleigh, which is the capital of North Carolina, is a city dedicated to...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
Health & Safety 
In general, Raleigh is a very safe city. At night in Downtown their are people...
Last edited: 23 February 2008
History 
The history of Raleigh and North Carolina may date back to ancient times, but...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
Anyone visiting the Raleigh , North Carolina area will need a map of the area...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitor’s Bureau is an organization...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Most people coming to Raleigh probably drive, but Raleigh Durham International...
Last edited: 14 November 2006
Getting Around 
Raleigh is home to one of America ’s favorite’s airports. It’s called the...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
Public Transportation 
For public transit in Raleigh use the CAT bus system- it will get you to all...
Last edited: 23 July 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Raleigh is a great city for traveling with a family. There are many attractions...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
First-time Visitors 
Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, is busting at the seams with activity...
Last edited: 08 June 2008
Nightlife 
Raleigh is a city with a hopping nightlife. There are plenty of activities for...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
The Performing Arts 
The Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts is home to Meymandi Concert...
Last edited: 02 March 2006
Shopping 
There are two major malls in Raleigh: Crabtree Valley and Triangle Town Center...
Last edited: 26 August 2007
Sports & Activities 
Umstead Park in North Raleigh is a great place for hiking, jogging, mountain...
Last edited: 28 April 2006
Stagville Plantation 
Historic Stagville Plantation offers a glimpse into life in the old South.
Last edited: 24 February 2008
State Capitol 
One of the claims to fame of the North Carolina State Capital Building is that...
Last edited: 11 December 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Regarding an overall dining guide for Raleigh there are a lot of different...
Last edited: 25 March 2008
Hayes Barton Cafe and Dessertery 
This is a great place to visit if you want to know where the Raleigh locals go...
Last edited: 14 December 2006
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 
If you have only had these donuts in a box, you have to go to the Peace...
Last edited: 07 January 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 27 July 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: 11 May 2008
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 30 July 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: 15 August 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 30 July 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Great Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 30 April 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations   United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 10 August 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 08 August 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
Traveling and Driving in the U.S. 
The image of the American car on a lone road is semi-iconic: names like Ford...
Last edited: 23 June 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: 15 March 2007
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 14 August 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 10 May 2007
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