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Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and home to a number of universities. Named after Sir Walter Raleigh, it has a handsome Downtown and a great food and music scene. The city is home to some excellent museums and galleries and the large student population helps to create an exciting nightlife.
Raleigh is home to some great museums, such as the City of Raleigh Museum and the North Carolina Museum of History.
Pullen Park is an excellent nature park, complete with boat rental, hiking trails, fairground rides, and a lovely miniature railway.
The city boasts many fascinating historic sites, such as Yates Mill County Park, Mordecai Historic Park, and Historic Oakwood.
Raleigh has a number of good performing arts venues and organizations, such as Theatre in the Park and North Carolina Opera.
The city has a great selection of bars and clubs, such as Noir and Goodnight's Comedy Club.
Capital Area Transit and the Triangle Transit Authority provide bus services in and around Raleigh. Fares are from $2.25.
Raleigh has plenty of reliable taxi firms. Fares are an initial $2.45 and then $2.50 per mile.
Raleigh has a simple grid road system, with the U.S. 401 being the main route through the city. Car rental is from $35.
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