All that you should know about Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina

Raleigh is the Capital of North Carolina which is named after Sir Walter Raleigh. It is also known as the City of Oaks. Most people do not know why Raleigh is major tourist attraction spot. If the weather of the place is your primary concern, that’s what we are going to talk about first. Following which, you will get know the culture of the people in North Carolina.

Climatic Conditions:

Weather is the first thing that you would love to know if you are talking about a place, while some love the blazing sunshine, others prefer a lousy, wet climate all throughout the day. So getting back to focus, Raleigh has a humid subtropical climate, which means you get to enjoy the hard and soft weather conditions alike. Depending on what you prefer the most, pick the months. Raleigh at times can also face drought conditions. So Raleigh is a place best suited for the ones who love the bright rays of Sun.

Culture:

Raleigh is one place that is dedicated to preserving the art and culture of North Carolina. It is evidently seen by the number of museums North Carolina shelters under one roof – Raleigh.  There are three huge museums, Sports hall of fame, Historic houses and gardens that preserve a large number of living and non-living treasures, of the North Carolina history. They host major international touring acts preserving the performing arts culture. All these international acts are hosted at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. Raleigh is also a home to several professional arts organizations.

Places to visit in Raleigh:

If you ever get a chance to visit Raleigh then here are things that you must do before leaving

• North Carolina museum: All the significant museums of North Carolina are found in Raleigh. There are three large separate museums that under the banners Art, Natural Sciences and History. The museum of natural sciences is the best place where you can get close to the secrets of nature. All of us love secrets so make sure you visit it.
• Food Tours: All you have to do is to get in touch with some of the best local guides, and they will take you to some of the best hotels in Raleigh. You get to taste the tempting dishes and drinks of the chefs there, and they will also take you through the history, art, and architecture of Raleigh.
• Videri Chocolate Factory: To savour some of the best chocolates in North Carolina you have to get to the Videri Chocolate Factory. Let alone all the eating part, the building itself is historic and is worth visiting at least once. You can also learn the process of making chocolates
• Farmers Market: It is always a pleasure to get the seasonal food at the place of its production. That is what you feel when you get to the Farmers Market. You get to buy the fresh seasonal products of the town. It includes cheeses, meats, baked goodies, crafts, candies and what not.
• Raulston Arboretum: It is the State University of the North Carolina which has a large collection of plants that revitalize and energize your senses. It is one of the best teaching gardens in the whole of the Southeast.
• Mordecai Historic Park: The first among the important reasons why people love to visit this place is because it is the landmark of the birthplace of the 17th American President Andrew Johnson. The oldest house in Raleigh still stands in the same location.

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