Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

This area of North Carolina is called the Triangle by natives.  The triangle consists of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill which all are points of commerce and research in the state. 

So what is there to do around here?  You can find out all about the triangle at http://triangle.citysearch.com but here are some highlights below.

Points of Interest:

UNC-Chapel Hill - (Joanna's alma mater)

  • Founded in 1792 it is one of  the oldest state supported universities in the United States.

NC Museum of Art - Raleigh

  • Great art museum with everything from ancient Egyptian exhibits to modern art.
Durham Bulls Athletic Park - Durham
  • Ballpark made famous by the movie Bull Durham
NC Museum of Natural Science - Raleigh
  • Get up close and personal with the dinosaurs.
North Carolina Capital building - Raleigh
  • Raleigh became the third capital of North Carolina.  The current capital building was completed in 1840.

Morehead Planetarium - Chapel Hill

  • Planetarium on UNC Campus and has shows for the public.
Shopping:

Streets of Southpoint - Durham

  • New shopping experience in Durham - You decide.
The Shops of Cameron Village - Raleigh
  • Outdoor village of chic boutiques.
Crabtree Valley Mall - Raleigh
  • Large mall in Raleigh area.
Franklin Street - Chapel Hill
  • Parallel to UNC campus and has a variety of shops.