Beautifully illuminated at night and I've seen it then but today I was here when I was visiting the…read moreNorth Carolina Museum of Art and walking on their greenway to find a specific artwork. It is apparently the longest pedestrian bridge in the state. Bringing the House Creek Greenway Trail over Interstate 440 and joining the Museum of Art with Meredith College. From the Museum parking lot, follow the blue trail and continue south and east until you get to the bridge. You can also listen for the sounds of traffic. Note that the trail is not lighted at night. [Review 11687 overall, 1469 of 2019.]

The Mordecai House was opened this past weekend for the annual Holiday Open House. With COVID, it…read morewas a little different than usual. Names and phone numbers were taken as well as a temperature check and the typical questions asked about being ill and travel. Masks were required and hand sanitizer was available. The chapel and visitor's center were open too so they provided a wrist band after you were checked so you didn't need to be checked again. I was very impressed how well planned they were for this. The number in the house and each room were limited too. Volunteers were inside in each room to provide some history. The rooms were also decorated for different periods of time over 235 years from Victorian to the Civil War to The house is the oldest house in Raleigh on its original foundation. A lot of the original items are still in the home. Besides the house, the park has a garden, law office, kitchen, chapel so there is plenty to see or have a picnic in the park.

Quaint area in downtown Raleigh with historic homes and buildings that have been preserved in their…read moreoriginal state. Unfortunately we arrived too late in the day to partake in the guided tour, but it was still interesting to walk around and read about the buildings. I would not make a special trip for just the Mordecai Historic Park, but it's definitely worth adding to your Itinerary if you're planning a trip to Raleigh.

Short version: Hatcher Creek Greenway is nice resource for the citizens of the Town of Morrisville…read moreto use. Nicely maintained, adequately outfitted with trash cans, pet waste stations, signage, etc., the greenway offers an alternative to driving short distances along Morrisville-Carpenter Rd. by providing a pathway for non-motorized transportation/exercise. The Deets: Hatcher Creek Greenway (HCG) is an almost mile and half pedestrian walkway provided/maintained by the Town of Morrisville. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the greenway. This paved path runs parallel to Morrisville-Carpenter Road and along Hatcher Creek, and linked up with the Crabtree Greenway that provides access all the way to Lake Crabtree with the newly placed extension undercrossing running under Hwy 54/Chapel Hill Rd (however at the time of this writing, the path extension to Town Hall and to the one running under Hwy 54 to Lake Crabtree is not open to any traffic at all). This pathway is great for those wanting to exercise in a more scenic environment, get to Morrisville Community Park by foot, or even walk to the adjacent shopping center near the end of the west side of it. It is pretty well maintained, with benches, trash cans, pet waste stations, and good signage provided. There are also some good linkup connections with the housing complexes along the greenway for access. Use of the greenway is limited to daylight hours only, and there are rules/guidelines to follow (see the pic I nabbed of the greenway map and rules). I think HCG is a very nice way for the Town of Morrisville to provide for the community with good resources, and I enjoy using it.

Free activity/ cute social distancing date opportunity! Extremely flat and easy trail for those who…read morewant to get outside for a nice paved walk! So much wild life including rabbits, deer, frogs and the occasional snake! Bring close toe shoes just in case a snake crosses your path!!

I came to visit for the first time and went to baby story time and it was great! The staff and…read moreother families were very nice and welcoming. The area for story time is large. After story time I browsed the books and found lots of great options! I needed help with my library card and the staff was great. Will be coming again!

5/5 great library by a cool park. Visited a friend in the area and stopped by on our walk. I was…read moreimpressed with the accommodations. Good WiFi and helpful staff. Nice all around!

Christmas time at our (North Carolinians) house. Wonderfully decorated and impressive home…read more Security, volunteers, and staff were all super friendly. The whole event was well organized with choirs, too! Kudos!

Spontaneous visit while driving by downtown Raleigh. Governor's Mansion open for 3 days in…read moreDecember. Dumb question but governor and his family do live there. The first floor was open for the public to visit. Free admission. Lovely decoration. Too bad the grounds were not open to visit.

Tucked next to the Page-Walker Center and on the Cary town government campus is a "garden". It's…read morereally a small outdoor stage with a decent-sized grass area in front surrounded by garden. Various musical groups (not famous, but still decent) will perform there during the summer, generally on Friday evenings. It's quite a fun place to sit out on a blanket as the sun goes down, eat a picnic dinner, watch the little kids free-form dance, and listen to some fun music. It's a small venue, so it feels intimate. It's generally lightly attended, so I haven't had to show up early for seating. Occasionally a train will drive by on the tracks about a hundred yards away. During intermission, go inside the center and look at the art on display there. The concerts are free, and it's a relaxing way to spend a summer evening. Look for the schedule titled "Starlight Concert Series".

From the owner: This National Historic Landmark was built in the 1870s as a railroad hotel. Today it is alive with…read moreclasses, concerts, art galleries, gardens and the Cary Heritage Museum. General admission is free.

We've just moved here from the West Coast, and family came to visit. They love historical homes and…read morehistory, but all the ones online that are so beautiful I guess are closed now, which is really sad!! So we didn't have any hopes for this one BUT ladies were there and helped us get a tour the next day!!! They were all so sweet and great!! My parents were so impressed with the facts of the tour and our tour guide that we talked about it for hours afterwards!!! So if you love history and gorgeous homes, make sure you sign up for a tour!! You can also stay in the house if you're having your wedding there!

I got married at Haywood Hall & Gardens on 11/04/2017. We found Haywood Hall in July 2016 and…read moreimmediately fell in love! Greg, Haywood Hall's curator, is so helpful and can answer any question you might have about holding your wedding at the location. The grounds are beautiful and the house as the backdrop to the ceremony is unique. We spent about 16 months planning our wedding. Greg has lots of recommendations for outside vendors, as you need to bring everything, from tables and chairs, alcohol, food, cake, etc. in as none of this is provided by the venue. This gives you a lot of flexibility to plan your own wedding, but does require a lot of time and effort. Both the ceremony and reception sites are outdoor, so be wary of that because there is no flexible rain plan. It might not be the great choice for summer or winter, but mid-April through early June and mid-September through mid-November are perfect for holding a wedding. I've seen the springs blooms and we had peak fall colors the first week of November. Just an all-around unique piece of Raleigh that in my opinion is a great place to have your special day.