Sandwiched between downtown Raleigh and the airport, this oasis of green features a stand of 300+ year-old hardwood trees, more than 32 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, camp sites and lots more for nature lovers.

The mission of this city museum is to recognize present-day Raleigh by understanding its past, through the collection and preservation of objects and materials relevant to the city's history and culture.

The story of those African-Americans who have contributed to the prosperity of North Carolina and America.

Nineteenth-century farmstead tells the story of America's agricultural and rural heritage, featuring a 19th-century farmhouse, history interpretive center, Cotton Museum and a 170-acre pecan grove.

Historic attraction where General Johnson met Sherman to surrender his army at the end of the Civil War.

Built as the first building in the U.S. to house a state general assembly.

Flea market open weekends at the fairgrounds.

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

A major historic attraction for visitors, which served as headquarters for General Johnston in 1865.

A Civil War battlefield that has remained nearly untouched since the war.

A Civil War battlefield that has remained nearly untouched since the war.