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Goodnight’ s stage, and USA Today calls it“ One of Ten Great Places to Sit Down and See Stand Up.” Show schedules and ticket prices vary; call or visit website.
Legends of Harley Drag Racing Museum V
1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh 27603; 919.832.2261, 800.39. HARLEY; www. rayprice. com The only Harley-Davidson drag racing museum in the world, located on the second floor of one of the largest Harley dealerships in the United States. The newly-expanded showroom is the home of the world-famous drag racing champion Ray Price. Free admission. Hours: Mon.- Tues., 8am-6pm; Thurs.-Fri., 8am-6pm; Sat., 8am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm.
North Carolina State Fair 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh 27607; 919.821.7400; www. ncstatefair. org Approximately one million people attend the N. C. State Fair each year, making it the largest annual event in North Carolina. The 11-day fair features livestock, agricultural, arts and cultural exhibits, an amusement midway and nightly, nationally-acclaimed musical performances. Held each year during mid-October. Advance tickets available online.
North Carolina State University Solar House / North Carolina Solar Center
1201 Gorman St., N. C. State University Campus, Raleigh 27695; 919.515.7085, 800.336.2786; www. ncsc. ncsu. edu Constructed by the College of Engineering, the NCSU Solar House serves as a demonstration and research facility and is the headquarters for the information and education activities of the N. C. Solar Center. Free admission. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-1pm, 2-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm, except holiday weekends; reservations preferred. Group tours must be scheduled in advance.
Raleigh Convention Center V 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh 27601; 919.996.8500; www. raleighconvention. com Sun-drenched and LEED Silver-certified, the Raleigh Convention Center is home to stimulating design, inspiring culture and superior service. The center is host to a variety of public exhibitions, festivals and shows each year— all surrounded by museum-level arts and crafts on display. In fact, an entire side of the building is a dazzling piece of public art— the Cree Shimmer Wall.
State Farmers Market, Raleigh V 1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh 27603; 919.733.7417; www. agr. state. nc. us / markets / facilities / markets / raleigh / More than fresh vegetables, it’ s a family adventure. Considered one of the best and most modern markets in the U. S., visitors enjoy 75 acres of indoor and outdoor specialty shops, restaurants and garden center, with fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses and gift products from across the state. Free admission. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 5am-6pm; Sun., 8am-6pm.
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours V Around Greater Raleigh, Raleigh 27610; 919.237.2254; www. tastecarolina. net Let us guide you to six to eight restaurants and shops serving innovative food sourced locally from farm-to-table. You’ ll have opportunities to talk with chefs and owners, and along the way, professional guides will tell you about local history and cool new developments in town. Sample incredible cuisine while discovering what makes the Triangle region so special. All walking tours are two to three miles. Call or visit website for themes and times.
The Research Triangle Park V 12 Davis Dr., The Research Triangle Park Headquarters, P. O. Box 12255, RTP 27709; 919.549.8181; www. rtp. org RTP is the largest, continuously operating research park in the U. S. covering 7,000 total acres, home to more than 170 research and technology companies that employ more than 42,000 knowledge workers. Founded in 1959 by North Carolina leaders in academia, business and government, RTP celebrated 50 years of success in 2009 and hosted the XXVI International Association of Science Parks World Conference in Raleigh as a capstone of its anniversary year. RTP Headquarters in Durham is a 25-minute drive from downtown Raleigh.
Triangle Food Tour 10 W. Franklin St.( veranda of former Capital City Grocery), Raleigh 27601; 919.319.5674; www. trianglefoodtour. com You can expect a three-hour, guided, walking tour through Greater Raleigh. Three tours are offered: one Saturday afternoon food tour features downtown Raleigh’ s global gastronomy; another features downtown Cary’ s culinary landscape. Thursday mornings a comfort food edition of the tour focuses more on Raleigh’ s past. Tickets must be purchased 24 hours in advance; tours are limited to 10 people. Visit website.
Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum
201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh 27601; 919.882. IMAX; www. imaxraleigh. org NC’ s only 3D-capable giant screen IMAX theatre features new releases and adventure-packed documentaries in giant screen format. The ultimate movie experience with crystal-clear, larger than-life images and wraparound digital surround sound that puts you in the movie. IMAX rates vary. Hours: call or visit website.