The Polar Express is a popular book by Chris Van Allsburg about a magical train ride on Christmas Eve, taking a young boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus. In 2004, it was ...

While there aren’t any theme parks in Raleigh itself, there are plenty of amusement parks, and since it’s a long drive to Carowinds, you might be wondering what are the closest theme parks near ...

As soon as the weather turns a little bit crisp, the question hot on any child’s lips is “Where can I get a photo with Santa in Raleigh and tell him what I want for Christmas?” Stop the frantic ...

Looking for fun things to do in Raleigh this weekend? This weekly update, hand crafted by us, will help you plan for memorable moments with your friends, family, or even just by yourself. Enjoy the ...

Just when you thought things would begin quietening down in Raleigh after the busy September/October Fall months closing out the warm weather, November arrives and begins the Holiday Season! I am both ...

In Raleigh, the city may be known for its innovation and oak trees, but if you ask the locals where the best places to drink are, you’ll want to pull up a barstool and grab a notepad and pen. Raleigh ...

One of our favorite getaways from Raleigh is to the opulent Biltmore Estate outside Asheville, North Carolina, also known as America’s largest home! We love a stately home – they are a great way to ...

Welcome to Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh’s 308-acre dose of green tranquility right in the heart of the city. It’s where wildflowers, paths lined with mature oak trees, and open lawns, are framed by ...

The sleigh bells are ringing and it’s time to grab a warm morning drink and head to the streets of downtown Raleigh on 22nd November 2025 for the 81st annual ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade presented ...

It’s that time of year again – a time to be amazed by the dazzling lights of the 10th annual North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary. From November 15th until January 11th, the Koka Booth ...

Some people chase waterfalls, other people chase dreams, but the truly wise chase sandwiches! Raleigh might just be the promised land for the perfectly stacked, sour doughed, sauced, and ...

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