Raleigh/Durham

Tap your toes to the sounds of new music and bands, as well as freewheeling bluegrass festivals and more. Experiment with the different flavours of artisan craft brews and spirits to awaken your senses. Gifts and treasures from local boutiques, including many handmade and custom designs for truly quirky finds, can be found. Also, broaden your horizons by attending an appealing array of visual and performing arts exhibitions. Raleigh, North Carolina’s capital city, is one of the South’s most vibrant and unique cities, where eclectic meets traditional and historic meets modern. The city is conveniently located along the eastern coast of the United States, and it is part of North Carolina’s renowned Research Triangle, a hotbed of education, research, and technological innovation.