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The Southeast's largest natural history museum offers four floors of exhibits, live animals, a store, and Acro Caf?. Highlights include the world's most complete Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur; Willo, the only dinosaur discovered with a fossilized heart; a two-story waterfall; and the Living Conservatory buzzing with hummingbirds and butterflies. Admission free; hands-on programs daily.

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Lake Wheeler Metropolitan Park

A highly popular metropolitan lake park (650-acre lake and 150 acres of park with land buffer)

Raleigh, NC Lakes



City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department

The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department has 19 community centers, 8 swimming pools, 108 tennis courts (including 23 at Millbrook Exchange Park), 61 softball fields (including 9 at Walnut Creek Softball Complex), 4 lakes and approximately 40 miles of greenway trails. Call 890-3285

Raleigh, NC Businesses

Things to do near Raleigh, NC

Pancho's Mexican Restaurant

Great Authentic Mexican food in a fun atmosphere. ...

Gertrude Smith House

Built by merchant and landowner Jefferson Davis Smith, this Victorian-style home contains period furnishings and is on Nation...

Frank Liske Park

230 acres of open space, including a 10-acre lake for fishing and paddleboats, miniature golf, plenty of playgrounds, picnic ...

Miller Brewery

Tours Available; Call Ahead. ...

Green Valley Grill

Adjacent to the O. Henry Hotel. Internationally elegant dining with an "Old World" reference. Changing menus feature regional...