Things to do in the Triangle area for a visitor/prospective newcomer (Raleigh: apartments)

[GucciLittlePiggie]

Hi, everyone. So my first real trip to Raleigh is only a month away, and I'm very excited! The purpose of our visit is primarily to get a feel for the area and see if it would be as nice a place to live as it sounds like. I'm doing my own research, of course, but I was interested if anyone had suggestions for things to see/do while we're there. It's only for a 4-day weekend, and we would probably be mostly in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. I'm looking for restaurants, bars, shopping, tourist stuff, but also events, cool apartments, interesting sights, cultural stuff, or really whatever. Thanks very much!

[sandycat]

One of my favorite places is Duke Gardens. I would put it on your list for sure.

[VickiR]

There are a couple of good websites that may give you some ideas. Try newcomer.com or visitnc.com and northcarolinatravels.com.

Vicki

[PennyH]

Here are links to a couple of my favorites:

The Streets at Southpoint (http://www.streetsatsouthpoint.com/html/index20.asp - broken link) - Streets at Southpoint Mall

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - North Carolina Museum of Natural Science

N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation: William B. Umstead State Park - Activities - Umstead State Park (beautiful park in the center of the Triangle - just one of many parks in the area)

N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation: Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Activities - Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

[GucciLittlePiggie]

Thanks very much for your help, guys! I'm even more excited now.

[saturnfan]

If you get a chance, eat at the Angus Barn.