Raleigh, North Carolina
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is famed for its many universities and its technological research parks.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the most visited museum in the state.
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What are some incredible museums and attractions in Raleigh?
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Incredible museums, parks, and activities are ripe for discovery in the beautiful city of Raleigh.
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Appreciate an impressive collection of European Renaissance paintings, Egyptian funerary art, and artifacts from Ancient Greece and Rome at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
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Meanwhile, visitors can learn nature’s secrets and see whale skeletons, dinosaurs, and even a two-story waterfall up close at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
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Soak in the history of Raleigh and explore what locals call the “birthplace of Raleigh” at the Joel Lane Museum House, built in 1769 and once deemed “The best house for 100 miles.”
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History buffs can also discover the biggest plantation in Wake County circa 1785 and visit the birthplace of Andrew Johnson, America’s 17th President, at the Mordecai Historic Park.
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