Take Me Out To The Ball Game: Enjoy America’s Past Time In The Triangle

“Batter Up!” Summer is here and there is no better way to spend it than outside under the beautiful North Carolina sunshine. The Triangle offers many outdoor activities that are sure to entertain people of all ages. One of the many activities is America’s Past Time, otherwise known as baseball. The Triangle is home to a few minor league baseball teams all within a short thirty minute drive from Chapel Hill.

Durham Bulls

 The Durham Bulls are perhaps one of the most famous minor league teams in the country  due to the movie, Bull Durham. Come and enjoy a night with the bulls in a new stadium  that has infinite amenities, including free Wi-Fi throughout the stadium, and inflatables and  games for the children at the Chick-Fil-A Wool E. World…

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3 Must-Do Day Trips In North Carolina

Now that the children are out of school, it is time to find new and interesting ways to entertain them. Here are three day-trips that are must-do in North Carolina. The State provides many activities that are perfect for the whole family. Being centrally located, the Triangle provides an ideal location to explore everything that North Carolina has to offer.

Explore the Mountains at Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

Located approximately 5 hours from the Triangle in the beautiful North Carolina mountains is the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.

Known for its astounding views and outstanding food, the experience is one-of-a-kind. While riding miles of railroad surrounded by mountains, passengers will be able to view the hundreds of different trees and…

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3 things to do at the Raleigh Flea Market

One of the most popular shopping destinations in the Triangle is the Raleigh Flea Market. For Triangle residents and visitors, it offers untold opportunities for bargain hunters.

With nearly 1,000 vendors filling six buildings and several acres of outdoor space at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, the Raleigh Flea Market is a destination for hobbyists, treasure hunters and browsers alike.

It’s so big, it can be overwhelming. So here are three things you can do at the Raleigh Flea Market:

Channel your inner flipper.

The exploding popularity of television programs like “Flea Market Flip” has inspired countless hobbyists and amatuer builders to try their hand at flipping.

Vendors at the Raleigh Flea Market offer countless items that…

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Discover Durham Farmers' Markets For Flowers, Honey, Crafts, & More!

The Durham Farmers' Market is a favorite destination for residents of the Bull City and people from all around the Triangle. Conveniently located in downtown Durham, the farmers market is a source for fresh food and produce, with all vendors coming from no more than 70 miles away.

Open all year round, the Durham Farmers Market features farmers from throughout the state selling locally grown, in-season produce. Sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, peaches, apples, and watermelon are just a few of the favorites.

But if you’ve never been to the market before, there are some unexpected treats you can find:

Craft Beer, Wine & Beverages

If you’re looking for something to drink, the Durham Farmers' Market is the place for you. Local breweries, offer…

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The 3 Best Beer Festivals in the Triangle, NC

The Triangle boasts a wide range of breweries and craft beer styles, and beer enthusiasts can sample many of them at the area's three best beer festivals.

A couple weeks ago, local beer blogger Kyle Rubeling offered some of the can't-miss breweries in the Triangle. But if you want to try them all at once (and you have a designated driver), a beer festival is the way to do it.

Here are the Triangle's three beer festivals, when and where they are, and what you can expect to see (and taste) at each.

World Beer Festival - Raleigh and Durham

This is actually two beer festivals, as the the World Beer Fest takes place in the spring in Raleigh and in the fall in Durham. Both festivals are a favorite among casual beer drinkers and beer enthusiasts…

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Raleigh & Durham Named 7th Best Place to Live In The U.S.!

U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the Raleigh/Durham area as the seventh best place to live in the U.S.! With an overall score 7.2 out of 10, this area showed impressive scores in net migration as well as value and desirability; area that seem to go hand in hand. Raleigh and Durham beat out other major metropolitan areas such as Boston, San Francisco, and Nashville, while Austin took the first place ranking with an overall score of 7.8.

Every year, U.S. News & World Report releases their list of the top 100 metropolitan cities in the U.S. based on how the populations scores each city based on five categories: desirability, value, job market, quality of life, and net migration.

Here's how Raleigh and Durham ranked on the scorecard:

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Experience Cary & Raleigh's Fun Arts & Culture Venues

Raleigh and Cary both embrace the arts, playing host to numerous events including festivals and performing arts shows that take place each year.  

In fact, in Raleigh alone as much as 150 million dollars a year is generated from cultural events and festivals that are hosted in the city. Whether you’re interested in a family outing or finding a hot spot to hang out with your group friends, there is something for everyone.

The Ten Year Arts Plan in Raleigh

The Ten Year “Creative Life" Arts Plan is a master plan that was developed to strengthen the presence of culture and arts in Raleigh. This plan is largely shaped by the community to provide citizens an opportunity to experiment and create. The Creative Life Arts Plan was formulated to meet…

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Explore Hillsborough Arts & Culture: Small Town With A Big-City Scene

The Hillsborough community is alive with the arts and you don't need to be a local to know where to find it!

Hillsborough is a small, but growing town, home to about 6,500 residents. But what it lacks in size it makes up for in a focus on the arts, offering events throughout the year sure to delight locals and visitors.

Art Exhibits

>The local arts museum, the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, is owned by artists living in the area. It has a wide variety of art exhibits of mostly contemporary and modern art.

The exhibits in the museum are constantly being changed, with new pieces being added every month. Repeat visitors will always have new things to look at, including ceramics, sculptures, paintings, jewelry, mosaics, photography, and much…

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4 Enriching Ways To Explore Arts & Culture In Chapel Hill

If you have an interest in the arts, you will find plenty of activity in Chapel Hill, a town that has been noted for its many Best Places awards, whether you want to be a participant or a spectator.

Many people in Chapel Hill have an avid interest in the arts, and it shows by community’s support of its artists.

Various art pieces are displayed throughout the downtown area, and the town takes pride in being known as one that recognizes "the ways that art and culture enriches our lives."

Art pieces are also displayed in many storefront windows in the spring and summer in order to promote local artists. Local artists are also funded to conduct occasional special projects in the school system, and some communities conduct events where the public…

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Art In The Triangle: Museums & Galleries of Durham, NC

A diverse community where self-expression is encouraged, Durham is home to a creative and vibrant art scene.

There’s something here for everyone to enjoy, from classical, modern, or contemporary visual art, to dance, music and theater performances. A wide variety of venues, galleries and festivals give art enthusiasts of all kinds plenty of choices.

Art Galleries and Museums In The Bull City

Looking for the latest exhibits to explore? Locals celebrate their own art culture by attending monthly gatherings such as Third Friday which encourage residents and non-residents to peek into galleries, museums and art spaces around the city.

The Durham Art Walk is a celebration of visual arts and fine crafts held in downtown Durham and features the…

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