Willo, the only dinosaur in the world with a fossilized heart, is just one of the fascinating artifacts found at this museum, the largest of its kind in the Southeast.

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...

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.

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.

Explore North Carolina's past and learn about its people. See exhibits highlighting the state's military history, decorative arts, sports heroes and more. Admission is free. Special programs include craft demonstrations, music concerts and family events. The Museum Shop features North Carolina crafts. Free parking is available on weekends. The museum is a part of the Office of Archives and History, N.C. Department of Cultural Resources.

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

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.

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.

The quaint shopping area called City Market was built in 1915 and is only three blocks east of the main street in downtown Raleigh (Fayetteville St), so it's convenient to Raleigh's new convention...

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.

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.

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.