Top 3 Family Friendly Attractions in Raleigh, North Carolina

by Rick Johns americanflight

Raleigh is the 2nd largest and the capital city in the state of North Carolina and is often referred to as “City of Oaks” because of oak trees being dominant in the streets. Raleigh is one of the fastest-growing cities –a metropolitan city named after-Sir Walter Raleigh. A small portion of the city extends into Durham County and its nearby suburbs include Cary, Garner, Wake Forest, Apex, Wendell, and many more. Today Raleigh is noted for playing an important role in shaping the country’s history, it was the site of the state capital in 1788. Some of the most popular attractions in Raleigh include the North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Pullen Park, William B. Umstead State Park, Lake Johnson Park, North Carolina State Capitol, Historic Yates Mill County Park, etc.

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Here are some of the most unmissable attractions in Raleigh include

The North Carolina Museum of Art: The North Carolina Museum of Art opened in 1956 and is the first major museum in Raleigh. Incorporated in 1947, the Museum houses more than 5000 years of art collections from different parts of the world. There are 40 galleries exhibiting both permanent and temporary ranging from European paintings, Egyptian funerary art, vase paintings, sculpture, American art from the 18th century, Oceanic art, African art, and many more.

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is one of the oldest and largest museums in North Carolina. With 1.2 million visitors annually, it is one of the most popular and visited museums in the world. The museum houses a Natural Exploration Centre, research Centre, the Prairie Ridge Eco station satellite facility, outdoor classroom, etc.

William B. Umstead State Park: William B. Umstead State Park is located in North Carolina state park along with Wake County, United States. This 5,599-acre the park is one of the best regions to hike, camp, bike, boat, and go for picnics with the family. For more information on cheap flight tickets, you can speak to our customer support or visit the American Airlines Official Site.