Raleigh Blog http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh 9901 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:30:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.0 en Raleigh State Capitol Building - Fun for All http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/23/raleigh-state-capitol-building-fun-for-all/ http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/23/raleigh-state-capitol-building-fun-for-all/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:30:06 +0000 Jennifer Attractions http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/23/raleigh-state-capitol-building-fun-for-all/ capitol.jpgAccording to the Raleigh Visitor's Bureau, The State Capitol building, completed in 1840, is one of the best-preserved examples of a civic building in Greek Revival-style architecture. And as one of the oldest and most prominent structures in Raleigh, the State Capitol building is home to a number of stories and legends. Is there really a ghost of a Confederate soldier who roams the second floor? Did spies use "secret rooms" in the Capitol during the Civil War? Visit this historic building and learn about local legends and stories of strange noises and occurrences reported over the years by State Capitol staff.  The Capitol building is open to the public and is free of charge.  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m...Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.....Sunday,1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tours of the Executive Mansion are by reservation only and should be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Parties with more than ten people should call 919/807-7950. For groups of ten or fewer, call 919/807-7948.  

]]> http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/23/raleigh-state-capitol-building-fun-for-all/feed/ Top Ten Movies in the Triangle http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/23/top-ten-movies-in-the-triangle/ http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/23/top-ten-movies-in-the-triangle/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:23:20 +0000 Jennifer Entertainment Things To Do Top Ten's http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/23/top-ten-movies-in-the-triangle/ Are you looking for a good movie to watch while you're in town?  The Triangle offers several theaters in the area - Blue Ridge, where you can see a current movie for $1.50; Brier Creek; Carmike; Colony; Grande; IMAX at Exploris; Mission Valley; North Hills; Raleighwood, where you can enjoy food served to you at a table while you enjoy a movie; Rialto; Six Forks and Wakfield.  In addition, there are theaters throughout Durham, Cary, Apex, Morrisville and Chapel Hill.  The Top Ten New Release Movies showing at local theaters are:  (1) The Bourne Ultimatum; (2) Superbad; (3) Across The Universe; (4) Stardust; (5) 3:10 to Yuma; (6) Eastern Promises; (7) The Simpsons Movie; (

]]> http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/23/top-ten-movies-in-the-triangle/feed/ Raleigh NC Quick Facts http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/14/raleigh-nc-quick-facts/ http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/14/raleigh-nc-quick-facts/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:12:18 +0000 Jennifer Raleigh http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/14/raleigh-nc-quick-facts/ raleigh1.jpgQuick facts about Raleigh, North Carolina.  Courtesy of visitraleigh.com, you will find interesting and useful facts about Raleigh's mayor, climate, and distance to major cities. MAYOR: Charles Meeker

POPULATION: Raleigh: 350,000

SIZE: 110.5 square milesGEOGRAPHY: 434 feet above sea level, Raleigh lies in east-central North Carolina, where the hilly Piedmont region meets the flat coastal plain.

VISITORS: 11.5 million annually to Greater Raleigh

SALES TAX: 4.5 percent state tax; 2.5 percent county tax

  • Raleigh was founded in 1792 as North Carolina's capital city. It was named for Sir Walter Raleigh, who attempted to establish the first English colony on the shores of the new world in the 1580s.
  • The only state capital to have been planned and established by a state as the seat of state government.
  • Largest city in a metropolitan area known as the Research Triangle.
  • The city's founding fathers called Raleigh the "City of Oaks," and dedicated themselves to maintaining the area's wooded tracts and grassy parks.
  • Home of the N.C. State Fair, North Carolina's largest event.CLIMATE: Summers range from the mid-60's to the mid-80's; fall averages in the 70's; Winters hit the high 20's to mid 50's. Mean annual rainfall (inches): 44.23.Annual Avg. Temp. (°F) --- 71 (h), 50 (l)
    Annual Avg. Snowfall (inches) --- 4.5
    Avg. Relative Humidity (%) --- 71.3
    Avg. Annual Precipitation --- 44.19 in.DISTANCE TO MAJOR CITIES (IN MILES)

    Asheville --- 241
    Atlanta --- 424
    Charlotte --- 143
    Chicago --- 784
    Nashville --- 515
    New York --- 489
    Orlando --- 588
    Washington, D.C. --- 251
    Wilmington, N.C. --- 123

]]> http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/14/raleigh-nc-quick-facts/feed/ Top Ten Family Dining Hot Spots in Triangle http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/06/top-ten-family-dining-hot-spots-in-triangle/ http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/06/top-ten-family-dining-hot-spots-in-triangle/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:29:56 +0000 Jennifer Top Ten's http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/06/top-ten-family-dining-hot-spots-in-triangle/ eat.jpg
According to Citysearch, the people of the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill - and surrounding areas) voted and they think the following list of restaurants are the most family friendly dining in the area.
#1 - Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant, located on Lead Mine Road in Raleigh.
#2 - Roma's Pizza, located on Mebane Oaks Road in Mebane.
#3 - Piazza Italia, located on West Main Street in Durham.
#4 - Lickety Split Ice Cream & Hotdogs, located on Meadowmont Village Circle in Chapel Hill.
#5 - The Loop Pizza Grill, located on Kildaire Farm Road in Cary.
#6 - Dakota Grill, located on Chapel Hill Road in Morrisville.
#7 - Twisted Fork, located at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh.
#8 - Mellow Mushroom, located on Peace Street in Downtown Raleigh.
#9 - Sawmill Tap Room, located on Leadmine Road in Raleigh.
#10 - Maggiano's Little Italy, located at South Point Mall in Durham.

]]> http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/06/top-ten-family-dining-hot-spots-in-triangle/feed/ Walk for Hope in Raleigh, NC http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/04/walk-for-hope-in-raleigh-nc/ http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/04/walk-for-hope-in-raleigh-nc/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:32:01 +0000 Jennifer Attractions http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/04/walk-for-hope-in-raleigh-nc/ walk1.gifThe 19th Annual Walk For Hope will be held this year on Sunday, October 14, 2007.  The scenic 6.2-mile walk begins at Angus Barn and continues through Umstead State Park.  The walk benefits those with mental illness throughout North Carolina and the nation, and raises funds for research and treatment.  Prizes are given to those who raise $200 or more for their walk.

]]> http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/09/04/walk-for-hope-in-raleigh-nc/feed/ The biggest scavenger hunt in Downtown Raleigh http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/30/36/ http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/30/36/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:53:53 +0000 Jennifer Entertainment Events Things To Do http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/30/36/ Join the biggest scavenger hunt in Raleigh on Saturday, September 8, 2007.  The event - dubbed, The Raleigh Typhoon, will be held in downtown Raleigh.  According to their website, "Find special items, ponder questions, use the provided maps and guides to decipher the downtown Raleigh code and you could win a thousand dollars in cash, prizes and the respect of all those you defeat! Got a bike? Ride it. Car? Drive it. Skateboards, jetpacks and mules? Use whatever mode of transport you think will help you defeat the maze of puzzles and collect all of the items! Be sharp, think quick, evade pitfalls, work together and your team could be crowned champions of The Raleigh Typhoon."  Happy Hunting!

]]> http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/30/36/feed/ Why choose Raleigh? http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/28/why-choose-raleigh/ http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/28/why-choose-raleigh/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:58:28 +0000 Jennifer Attractions Raleigh http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/28/why-choose-raleigh/ I'm writing from the heart here.  I am a "local" resident of Raleigh - and by local, I mean I was not only born here, but raised here and still remain in the area.  I am not a transplant - though we welcome you to Raleigh with our Southern smiles and open arms for hugs.  Raleigh is the perfect location in North Carolina for a visit or, if you ask me- which you did - to live.  It is nestled perfectly between the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains.  We have it all within our reach and only a daytrip away.  Downtown Raleigh is a hip, happening place full of shopping, entertainment, restaurants, nightclubs, museums, history and more.  Suburbia Raleigh - the subdivisions that line the city - are quiet and functional with shops and restaurants and entertainment of their own.  It's big city life with a small town feel.  It's friendly Southern town meets bustling metropolis.  It's just a great place to live.  But, don't take my word for it.  Come to Raleigh and experience it for yourself.  Book your trip today - stay a week or two - stay a weekend - enjoy the scenery and the charm.  It's hot here in the summer so dress light.  It's chilly here in the winter, so bring a sweater.  But, most of all - enjoy!

]]> http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/28/why-choose-raleigh/feed/ 'Shop til you drop' the Hip Raleigh Way http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/28/shop-til-you-drop-the-hip-raleigh-way/ http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/28/shop-til-you-drop-the-hip-raleigh-way/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:51:45 +0000 Jennifer Shopping http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/28/shop-til-you-drop-the-hip-raleigh-way/ shop.jpgShopping... it's something women everywhere LOVE to do - me included.  There are endless shopping opportunities in the Raleigh area.  From hip to chic to down-home, you can find your flavor in Raleigh's numerous possibilites.  Very chic is old town Raleigh's Cameron Village where you will find an open-air district of shops and eats.  A main street on a grand scale and newly renovated is Raleigh's Fayetteville Street -  epitomizing a cosmopolitan Southern city.  Five Points is old tradition mingled with new vitality and thriving strongly.  Glenwood South attracts the young and hip - and those that still think they are - with its eclectic charm and spirited nightlife.  North Hills, also newly renovated, is described as Raleigh's "mid-town" and features high-style shopping and dining.  You will find something in Raleigh to suit your mood if you just look around.  Try the Raleigh Visitor's Site for a plethora of information. 

]]> http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/28/shop-til-you-drop-the-hip-raleigh-way/feed/ Walnut Creek Amphitheater hosts a crowd of entertainment http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/22/walnut-creek-amphitheater-hosts-a-crowd-of-entertainment/ http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/22/walnut-creek-amphitheater-hosts-a-crowd-of-entertainment/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:15:00 +0000 Jennifer Entertainment Events Things To Do http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/22/walnut-creek-amphitheater-hosts-a-crowd-of-entertainment/ Walnut Creek Amphitheater - Crowd Seating Chart Walnut Creek Amphitheater

Are you interested in musical entertainment to fill the rest of your summer?  Are you interested in going to a show while you are visiting Raleigh?  Well, then you should visit the Walnut Creek Amphitheater on Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh to view some spectacular summer shows.  The following shows will be in town:   Ali & AJ, Corbin Bleu, Drake Bell, & Bianca Ryan hit the stage on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 = The Beach Boys and Frankie Valley & The Four Seasons hit the stage on Thursday, August 23, 2007 = Nickleback, Finger Eleven & Puddle of Mudd rock out the stage on Sunday, August 26, 2007 = Continuing into September are the following bands:  Dave Matthews Band shows Tuesday, September 18, 2007 = Three Days Grace / Breaking Benjamin provide music for your soul on Wednesday September 26, 2007.    Check the box office at Walnut Creek Amphitheater for more details on shows, times and costs and to purchase tickets.  ENJOY THE SHOW(s)!

]]> http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/22/walnut-creek-amphitheater-hosts-a-crowd-of-entertainment/feed/ NCSU to Build Arnold Palmer Inspired Golf Course in Downtown Raleigh http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/15/ncsu-to-build-arnold-palmer-inspired-golf-course-in-downtown-raleigh/ http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/15/ncsu-to-build-arnold-palmer-inspired-golf-course-in-downtown-raleigh/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:14:15 +0000 Jennifer Attractions http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_north-carolina_raleigh/2007/08/15/ncsu-to-build-arnold-palmer-inspired-golf-course-in-downtown-raleigh/ N.C. State University has announced plans to build an Arnold Palmer designed golf course on the university's Centennial Campus. The 18-hole, par-71 course will be Palmer's first course designed specifically for a college campus.   The course, which will be the only public golf course in downtown Raleigh, is scheduled to be completed in spring of 2009.  According to a press release by the university, the golf course will be "ideally located within minutes of the new Raleigh Convention Center and Marriott City Center headquarters hotel slated to open in Summer 2008, and will provide the opportunity for both leisure and convention visitors to be in close proximity to one of the area's most notable sporting activities. To accompany the course, plans include a state-of-the-art clubhouse and adjoining 12,000 square foot building that will house classrooms, working labs, meeting and conference rooms and offices which can be rented as a meeting venue."   The Palmer Course Design Company has built more than 300 golf courses across the country including Raleigh's only signature Arnold Palmer Golf Course, Brier Creek County Club located near Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

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