Great Things to See and Do in Raleigh
- By Gabriel Adams
- Published 09/21/2008
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North Carolina is a beautiful state, and the Raleigh area has so much to offer to residents and visitors alike. Here are a few examples.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, on West Jones Street in Raleigh, is a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and other wonders of nature the state possesses. Check out a huge waterfall, mountains, and so much more.
Another wonderful place to visit is on West Millbrook Road: Shelley Lake Park. It surrounds Shelley Lake which is 50 acres around! There are beautiful green grass trails, and it’s a great place to go for a bike ride. It’s also an excellent area to go for a walk, jog, or to take the pets out for a run.
A destination not to be missed is Artspace. Get ready to experience some eye candy! There are many exhibits, special events, and even classes and more at this wonderful tribute to the visual arts. Bring the whole family to be inspired and express your creative energy at Artspace, on East Davie Street in Raleigh!
Clearly, there is no shortage of beautiful parks in the area, and the William B. Umstead State Park on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh is yet another sampling of the lush beauty of the Raleigh area. This time, enjoy the wooded areas that circle around Research Triangle Park. Cyclists and hikers will once again be right at home in the gorgeous trails. It is such a peaceful place to be; all the stresses of your day will
melt away with one visit to this wonderful park.
And if all these natural wonders aren’t enough to give you the peace of mind you need to start each day afresh, it’s time to check out one of Raleigh’s best day spas, Skin Sense, located on Neuse Road. They use professional grade techniques to guide you into a place of relaxation and reinvigoration. They even have a 6-week program called “Stress Therapy” which uses several techniques to get you back on track. Skin Sense offers Ayurvedic services, hydrotherapy, steam rooms, a lounge, shower area, fruits, beverages and more. Breathe a sigh of relief and work your way towards total body wellness and a little much-needed pampering.
For an adventure the whole family can enjoy in Raleigh, head over to the Marble Kids Museum & Wachovia IMAX. Everybody loves the IMAX, which is a gigantic theater screen! At this awesome museum, there are tons of interactive, hands-on activities to motivate the kids to learn creativity and think big. Mostly they’ll just be thinking of one word: fun!
The Raleigh area has so much to offer for everyone in the family, and is one of the most beautiful locales in the United States, bar none. It has all of the standard amenities you would expect from a moderate city, along with all of the beauty of nature that is signature to North Carolina.
Whether you are just planning a trip to Raleigh, or planning to live there, you will be welcomed with open arms by the pleasant residents’ hospitality and all of the wonderful things there are to do in the area.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, on West Jones Street in Raleigh, is a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and other wonders of nature the state possesses. Check out a huge waterfall, mountains, and so much more.
Another wonderful place to visit is on West Millbrook Road: Shelley Lake Park. It surrounds Shelley Lake which is 50 acres around! There are beautiful green grass trails, and it’s a great place to go for a bike ride. It’s also an excellent area to go for a walk, jog, or to take the pets out for a run.
A destination not to be missed is Artspace. Get ready to experience some eye candy! There are many exhibits, special events, and even classes and more at this wonderful tribute to the visual arts. Bring the whole family to be inspired and express your creative energy at Artspace, on East Davie Street in Raleigh!
Clearly, there is no shortage of beautiful parks in the area, and the William B. Umstead State Park on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh is yet another sampling of the lush beauty of the Raleigh area. This time, enjoy the wooded areas that circle around Research Triangle Park. Cyclists and hikers will once again be right at home in the gorgeous trails. It is such a peaceful place to be; all the stresses of your day will
And if all these natural wonders aren’t enough to give you the peace of mind you need to start each day afresh, it’s time to check out one of Raleigh’s best day spas, Skin Sense, located on Neuse Road. They use professional grade techniques to guide you into a place of relaxation and reinvigoration. They even have a 6-week program called “Stress Therapy” which uses several techniques to get you back on track. Skin Sense offers Ayurvedic services, hydrotherapy, steam rooms, a lounge, shower area, fruits, beverages and more. Breathe a sigh of relief and work your way towards total body wellness and a little much-needed pampering.
For an adventure the whole family can enjoy in Raleigh, head over to the Marble Kids Museum & Wachovia IMAX. Everybody loves the IMAX, which is a gigantic theater screen! At this awesome museum, there are tons of interactive, hands-on activities to motivate the kids to learn creativity and think big. Mostly they’ll just be thinking of one word: fun!
The Raleigh area has so much to offer for everyone in the family, and is one of the most beautiful locales in the United States, bar none. It has all of the standard amenities you would expect from a moderate city, along with all of the beauty of nature that is signature to North Carolina.
Whether you are just planning a trip to Raleigh, or planning to live there, you will be welcomed with open arms by the pleasant residents’ hospitality and all of the wonderful things there are to do in the area.

