Raleigh, North Carolina
Originally referred to as the Research Triangle due to the major research universities of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, Duke University in Durham, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, "The Triangle" is a beautiful area of North Carolina filled with activities for everyone. Culture is alive and well in the heart of North Carolina. In The Triangle, be sure to visit the North Carolina Museum of History, which showcases exhibits from the state's great history. Embrace your artistic side at the North Carolina Museum of Art, which boasts one of the South's best collections. Embark on a learning adventure at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences to learn more about the state's natural history. And tour the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame with such esteemed members as Arnold Palmer, Dean Smith, Richard Petty, and more! Away from the museums there are many lakes, parks, and greenways including a colorful variety of trees, shrubs, and flowering plants surrounding a life-size bronze statue at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens. Sports enthusiasts will be enthralled with the area! The Triangle features the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League and the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League, as well as minor league baseball's Carolina Mudcats and the Durham Bulls, made famous from the movie Bull Durham. And college basketball in North Carolina is as good as it gets. The Duke University Blue Devils and University of North Carolina Tar Heels have two of the most successful programs in the country, not to mention a terrific rivalry. Dining in The Triangle boasts some of the best down-home cooking in the South, as well as contemporary American cuisine served in glitzy dining rooms. Chapel Hill is particularly known for its Southern, regional, and ethnic influences. For nightlife, you'll find great nightclubs and bars, as well as clubs featuring jazz, rock, blues, techno, folk, mountain, and every other music genre under the stars. Package Includes:- Choice of accommodations
- Hotel taxes
- OnePass miles equal to credited flight miles
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