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- Raleigh is North Carolina’s capital city and a great home base from which to explore the rest of the state on vacation.
- The southern metropolis is home to a diverse cultural community, music, sports, and art festivals, and a rich history.
- Raleigh’s central location makes exploring North Carolina on a day trip, from the Atlantic coast to the Blue Ridge Mountains, easy and accessible.
- Take a drive to the beaches of the Outer Banks, explore the peaks of the Sauratown Mountains, or enjoy the North Carolina wine country to the northwest.
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