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Things To Do
North Carolina Museum of Art
Ranked by Insider as one of the top 25 museums in the country, the North Carolina Museum of Art is an absolute must-see for visitors to the area. The museum is comprised of two buildings: the recently-completed West Building, which holds the permanent collection, and the original building (East Building), which offers rotating exhibitions and educational programs. The stunning West Building offers outstanding works of art from antiquity to the present, including European, American, African, Egyptian, and Jewish art. The galleries offer excellent examples of work that range from Greek sculpture to Renaissance paintings to contemporary photographs.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the state’s most-visited museum, and its high standards are reflected in its affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution. If you love museums and are fascinated with the natural world around you, this is one spot you simply can’t miss. The museum includes four floors of exhibits in its Nature Exploration Center and Nature Research Center—some including live animals—plus gift shops and cafes serving up delicious food. All exhibits can easily be explored through various self-guided tours.
JC Raulston Arboretum
Internationally recognized as one of the premier collections of trees and shrubs, this stunning garden displays more than 6,000 different types of plants from around the world. Stroll through numerous themed gardens, extensive plant collections and more. Free admission. Hours: Daily, 8am-8pm (except Nov.-Mar., 8am-5pm).
Morgan Street Food Hall
Morgan Street Food Hall is a new lifestyle dining concept; not to be confused with a food court. It features local eateries and restaurants as well as local food retailers. Morgan Street Food Hall introduces the concept of cross meal ordering, where different meals are enjoyed in a shared seating area.
Aviator Brewing Tap House & Kitchen
Come see where our beer is made and how we do it. Located just down the road from our restaurants, the brewery is a fun place to see the beer-making process in action. Take a tour, sample plenty of beer, and afterward stay for some fun and games in our brewery taproom. Sit and relax on the patio, or maybe pick up a game of cornhole!