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About Raleigh
Welcome to city living, Carolina style. Raleigh combines the best of the city with all of the beauty and tranquility of the country. It is a destination where visitors will find trendy restaurants on tree-lined streets, cutting-edge culture with Southern charm, bustling nightspots, not to mention some unique North Carolina historic sites. It's hip without the hassle, and it's waiting just for you.
Named after Sir Walter Raleigh, this conveniently located North Carolina City is also the capital of the state. The present Capitol building, which replaced the burned Statehouse in 1840, stands on Union Square, the center of five squares at the heart of the city.
Raleigh offers visitors four temperate seasons and a multitude of things to do and see, indoors and out. Downtown Raleigh is where you'll find most of the city's museums, historic sights, state government buildings and several colleges. Many of Raleigh's best offerings are located inside the Interstate-440 beltline. Near the center of town are some notable entertainment and historical districts, including Historic Oakwood, the Warehouse District, Glenwood South and Hillsborough Street (the main artery between downtown and North Carolina State University, offering a wide variety of college-type bars, restaurants and coffee shops). To the north, halfway between downtown and the beltline, is Cameron Village, a popular shopping area with boutiques and restaurants.
Many attractions in the North Carolina state capital are tied to government institutions. The Legislative Building, an imposing structure of white marble that extends an entire city block, was the first state building in the nation constructed exclusively for the legislative branch of government. The 40-room Executive Mansion, a Queen Anne cottage completed in 1891, is one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in the U.S.
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