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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Raleigh,_North_CarolinaRaleigh, North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   Raleigh ( / ˈrɑːli /; RAH-lee) [8] is the capital city of the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Wake County. It is the second-most populous city in North Carolina, after Charlotte. Raleigh is the tenth-most populous city in the Southeast, the 41st-most populous city in the U.S., and the largest city of the Research Triangle metro ...

2. www.visittheusa.com › destination › raleighRaleigh, North Carolina: Tourism, Attractions and Things to Do

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   Whether you’re an art aficionado, history buff or traveling with little ones, Raleigh has a museum for you. Explore more than 5,000 years of art history at the North Carolina Museum of Art, which boasts the largest museum art park in the USA. The Contemporary Art Musem (CAM) doesn’t have a permanent collection, which means art lovers will always fi...

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   With mild winters and warm summers, Raleigh invites outdoor recreation all year. Pedal, jog or walk along boardwalks, paths and bridges spotting historical sites and scenic wetlands on the 44-kilometer Neuse River Greenway Trail. It’s on a segment of the 1,900-kilometer Mountains-to-Sea Trail that traverses the length of North Carolina, and part of...

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   You won’t go hungry (or thirsty) in Raleigh. Start at Brewery Bhavana, where you’ll not only find a Belgium-inspired brewery, but also a dim sum restaurant, community library, bookstore and flower shop all in one. Traveling with picky eaters or just can’t decide what to eat? Head to Morgan Street Food Hall or Transfer Co. Food Hall, where you can p...

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Raleigh-North-CarolinaRaleigh | North Carolina, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Raleigh, city, capital of North Carolina, and seat (1771) of Wake county, central North Carolina, U.S. It lies roughly 25 miles (40 km) southeast of both Chapel Hill and Durham, the three cities forming one of the state’s major urban areas—the Research Triangle.

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5. www.visitraleigh.comRaleigh, N.C., | Hotels, Restaurants, Things to Do and Events

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   Plan your Raleigh vacation. Find hotels, events, restaurants and things to do in Raleigh from the official visitors bureau.

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6. www.hotels.com › go › usa10 Best Things to Do in Raleigh - What is Raleigh Most Famous ...

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   The capital of North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing cities in America. Even so, Downtown Raleigh is small and compact, so getting around by bike and on foot is easy. Here, you can explore historic neighbourhoods with Victorian mansions and visit world-class museums – many of which are free.

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7. www.visitraleigh.com › plan-a-trip › fast-factsFacts About Raleigh, N.C. | Population, Geography, Government ...

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   Raleigh Facts: Raleigh was founded in 1792 as N.C.'s capital city. It was named for Sir Walter Raleigh, who attempted to establish the first English colony on the shores of the new world in the 1580s.

8. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › RaleighRaleigh – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   The capital of North Carolina and the largest city of the Research Triangle, Raleigh is the primary political and economic driver of the metro area. Indeed, business and politics are the main draws to Raleigh, which lacks the more trendy feel or active arts scene of Durham or Chapel Hill to the west.

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   Where is Raleigh NC located?

   • Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina, is one of the South’s most vibrant, eclectic cities – where eclectic meets traditional and historic meets modern. Centrally located along the USA's eastern coast, the city forms part of North Carolina’s famed Research Triangle, a wellspring of education, research and technical innovation.

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   What is Raleigh NC known for?

   • It is the second-most populous city in North Carolina, after Charlotte. Raleigh is the tenth-most populous city in the Southeast, the 41st-most populous city in the U.S., and the largest city of the Research Triangle metro area. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees, which line the streets in the heart of the city.

   Raleigh, North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   When did Raleigh become a city?

   • The North Carolina General Assembly first met in Raleigh in December 1794, and granted the city a charter, with a board of seven appointed commissioners and an " Intendant of Police" (which developed as the office of Mayor) to govern it. After 1803, city commissioners were elected.

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   Why is Raleigh a state capital?

   • Raleigh is one of the few U.S. state capitals that was specifically established and planned to serve as a capital. Its location was chosen partly for being near the center of the state and partly because it was close to Isaac Hunter's Tavern, where North Carolina legislators and other government officials liked to stay.

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