Raleigh

Triangle Segway offers guided Segway tours of downtown points of interest and historic sights. All tours are fully narrated. Advance purchase required.

William B. Umstead State Park

8801 glenwood ave., (http://www.ils.unc.edu/pa...). picnic, hike, go fishing, or just rent a canoe and relax. a nice quiet place near raleigh-durham airport.

North Carolina State Fair

One of the largest fairs of its kind in america, this ten day long event has recently drawn over 1,000,000 to the state fairgrounds to sample north carolina produce, attend concerts, ride fair rides and feast on deep-fried twinkies.

A pleasant nature trail winds about 3.5 miles around the eastern half of the lake, and another dirt trail exists on the northwestern shore of the lake. Ideal for hiking and biking. Paddle boats can also be rented for money.

A Georgian-style manor plantation house built circa 1770 by Colonel Joel Lane, patriot, statesman, and planter, Col. Lane's home has been faithfully restored and is filled with period artifacts. The site houses three historic stuctures, including a very simple circa 1790 middle-class home interpreted as a kitchen and a circa 1840 Visitors Center. It is open for tours led by costumed docents W-F at 10:00, 11:00, noon, and 1PM and on Saturdays at 1:00, 2:00 and 3PM. Groups may schedule other itmes by appointment. Email address is [email protected].