Travel and Outdoors

Gov. Roy Cooper and US Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $45 million for NC airports, including $12 million for Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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Next time you fly through RDU, factor in time to enjoy the food, beverage, and shopping options throughout the airport’s two terminals.
Head ~40 minutes outside of downtown Raleigh to Fearrington Village for a relaxing countryside getaway filled with fresh bites + elevated restaurants, fun shops, and beautiful landscaping.
This February, you’ll have an extra 24 hours to spend in the City of Oaks thanks to leap day. Let us know: How would you plan to spend these 24 hours in Raleigh?
Meet in Garner’s White Deer Park for a Groundhog Day Celebration featuring Snerd, NC’s official weather-predicting groundhog.
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We’ve rounded up the top things to do this winter in Fayetteville, where an abundance of cold weather activities await.
From Austin, Texas to Paris, RDU offers more than 60 nonstop flights, with even more landing soon in 2024 — start planning your next trip.
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Escape the winter blues with a weekend of comedy and yacht rock tunes at The Omni Grove Park Inn.
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Looking to see more of the Carolinas this year? Columbia, SC offers all you need for a solo vacation.
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how the City of Oaks compares + where to get your steps in.
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Wake County Public Libraries are encouraging all ages to get in on a summer full of reading. We’re diving into what to expect and how to participate.
Raleigh earned top marks in a recent survey on innovative hubs in the South. See what categories Oak City excelled in.
Take our quiz to see how much you remember about Raleigh’s geography, and learn about three of our favorite transformations from over the years.
We’re highlighting 18 classy wine bars and bottle shops to wine down at with a glass around Oak City.
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