Umstead Park
easily accessible by car, bus, or bike, Umstead is a natural haven from the Triangle's urban zones, centrally located next to RDU Intl. Airport. Miles of trails, both paved and unpaved, provide access for hikers, campers, bikers and joggers to three lakes and over 5380 acres.Fearrington Plantation
(http://www.fearrington.com/) located in Pittsboro, is an ideal weekend getaway to the countryside. Home to one of only a few AAA four-diamond hotels in the state, this inn and complementing village of shops can run heavy on the wallet, but the luxurious experience is more than worth it. Perfect for a romantic weekend getaway.Carolina Mudcats
Minor-league baseball (http://www.gomudcats.com/), about a 20-minute drive east of town. Tickets are affordable at $3-$9; unlike the nearby Durham Bulls baseball stadium, Mudcats' parking is ample.Chapel Hill, about 25 miles from Raleigh, is home to the University of North Carolina UNC-CH. Chapel Hill has many good restaurants and bars on Franklin Street, adjacent to the UNC campus.
Durham about 25 miles away, the home of Duke University. Durham has many trendy cafes, bars, theaters, art locations and four star restaurants.
