| | History (Source: WCities) | Top | After the American Revolution, the former English colony “Carolina” became the state of North Carolina. The location of the capital city was chosen, as so many things are, by the wealthiest and most prominent citizens of the state. It was in a central location and it was hoped that those in the thickly populated coastal region would migrate west. Named after Sir Walter Raleigh, one of the first English settlers to arrive on America’s shores, the city of Raleigh was born in 1792. The dignitaries of North Carolina’s capital city set a standard of excellence for building the State House and Governor’s Residence, and residents followed suit. This resulted in lovely Victorian homes and charming shops and churches, many of which are still enjoyed today. Fortunately for all, the city’s founding fathers held a real appreciation for the beautiful hardwoods that were prolific in the area. They decided from the beginning that as many mighty oaks would stay in place as possible, and they drew up a plan accordingly. They dubbed Raleigh the “City of Oaks” and amazingly, despite remarkable growth, the original plan is still in force. In 1975, Raleigh was named the first “Green Survival City” in the nation. The State Capitol , a well-preserved example of Greek-Revival style architecture, is a National Historic Landmark. The original State House burned down in 1831, and the new Capitol was finished in 1840. It is said that the ghost of a confederate soldier roams the second
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| How To Get There (Source: WCities) | Top | Getting There Air Raleigh-Durham International Airport ( RDU ) +1 840 2123 http://www.rdu.com/ RDU is located nine miles from downtown and is serviced by the following airlines: AirTran ( +1 800 247 8726 / http://www.airtran.com ) Air Canada ( +1 800 776 3000 / http://www.aircanada.ca ) Continental ( +1 800 525 0280 / http://www.continental.com ) Delta ( +1 800 221 1212 / http://www.delta.com ) Northwest ( +1 800 225 2525 / http://www.nwa.com ) Southwest ( +1 800 435 9792/ http://www.southwest.com ) United ( +1 800 241 6522 / http://www.ual.com ) US Airways ( +1 800 428 4322 / http://www.usairways.com ) From the Airport Shuttle: RDU Terminal Shuttle Buses run between all terminals. Limo: A Krystal Limousine ( +1 252 885 2526 ) Allstar Limousine & Transportation Co. ( +1 919 875 0004 ) Apple Transport ( +1 919 467 6770 ) Brad's Airport Transportation ( +1 919 493 5890 ) Emerald Limousine ( +1 919 477 4096 ) White Horse Transportation ( +1 919 782 5893 ) Charlene's Safe Ride, LLC ( +1 919 309 7233/ +1 800 835 8053 / http://www.charlenesaferide.com ) Taxi: RDU Airport Taxi Service ( +1 919 840 7277 / http://www.rdu-taxi.com/ ) Operated by Dulles Airport Taxi, Inc. They provide service to and from RDU. Reservations are available. Terminal A taxi dispatch booth is located near the Terminal A extension entrance. Terminal C dis
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| What To Do (Source: WCities) | Top | The Raleigh-Durham region has grown exponentially over the years, due greatly to the explosive success of Research Triangle Park (RTP). Thousands of acres devoted to biological and technological research and development have spawned some big breakthroughs and gained the respect and admiration of cities the world over. This has taken some serious wherewithal and a lot of hard work, but if Triangle residents work hard, they play harder, and the entertainment industry has grown right along with area business. Sports The Triangle is nothing if not sports-minded, and there are choices to suit fans of any stripe. The Entertainment and Sports Arena (ESA) is the state-of-the-art home to the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes , Carolina Cobras Arena Football and N.C. State Men’s Basketball. N.C. State Wolfpack football, played at Carter Finley Stadium , is a favorite of local fans. Wolfpack fever hits hard every fall and doesn’t let up until the end of the season. Baseball fans can catch a Mudcats game at Five County Stadium or see the Durham Bulls play at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park . Carolina Courage women’s soccer, UNC Chapel Hill’s Tar Heel sports and Duke University’s Blue Devil football, baseball and soccer keep sports fans busy all year round. If none of these options appeal, maybe a stock car race at Wake County Speedway is the ticket. Theater Theatergoers will be pleased with the fine options available. The beauty of the Carolina Ballet, the drama
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