Raleigh's lush foliage and natural allure will draw you in as you stroll through the inviting JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University.
No trip to the area would be complete without a stop in Historic Hillsborough. Classically-styled homes, churches and various other buildings make up this richly storied part of the world that, not surprisingly, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.