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By Citysearch Staff, Triangle

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From the famous Durham Bulls Athletic Park to the historic Duke Chapel, see the Triangle's most characteristic spots.

Where to Eat

  1. The Angus Barn

    9401 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
    Known for its building as much as for its wine cellar, this upscale eatery has a popular steakhouse menu.

  2. Ram's Head Rathskeller

    157 1/2 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
    Where dining in a cave is ultracool for college kids.

  3. A Southern Season

    Hwy 15-501, Chapel Hill, NC
    Chapel Hill's own never-never land for those who appreciate the epicurean lifestyle.

  4. The Q Shack

    2514 University Dr, Durham, NC
    Whose barbecue is better, Texas or North Carolina? Turns out both.

  5. Mama Dip's

    408 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill, NC
    Mildred Council (aka Mama Dip) serves up hearty country cooking reminiscent of Sunday dinners at Grandma's.

Where to Drink

  1. Carolina Brewery

    460 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
    Award-winning brewery anchors the West Franklin bar scene with bustling business and hearty eats.

  2. Rockford

    320 1/2 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
    The place to go even before the area now called Glenwood South had a name.

  3. Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery

    100 E Franklin St 3rd Floor, Chapel Hill, NC
    Get a bird's-eye view of downtown Chapel Hill at this Franklin Street brewery and restaurant.

  4. The Pour House

    224 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC
    For jam-band aficionados, this Raleigh club is a dream come true.

  5. West End Wine Bar

    450 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
    Vino by the glass and bottle teams with youthful connoisseurs in a crushed-velvet atmosphere.

Where to Stay

  1. The Siena Hotel

    1505 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
    With antique-filled guest rooms and an Italian restaurant, this is where the world-weary rediscover romance.

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  2. The Fearrington House Country Inn

    2000 Fearrington Village Ctr, Pittsboro, NC
    This peaceful country getaway gives guests a great excuse to flee the city.

  3. Velvet Cloak Inn

    1505 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC
    One of Raleigh's most beloved inns offers luxury rooms with true Southern style.

  4. The Carolina Inn

    211 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, NC
    Adjacent to Chapel Hill's University of North Carolina, this luxurious inn offers a glimpse of the Old South.

  5. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

    3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC
    From the fancy teas to playing 18 holes, this hotel provides the ultimate escape.

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Where to Relax

  1. Jolie the Day Spa & Hair Design

    420 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh, NC
    Soothing atmosphere and modern decor make the plethora of treatments that much more appealing.

  2. La Therapie Spa At Preston

    1000 Darrington Dr, Cary, NC
    This full-service Cary day spa offers clients free sessions in a special inhalation room.

  3. Serena Signature Spa Salon

    614 W Peace St, Raleigh, NC
    Luxurious spa treatments and hair and nail services are offered in a cute, cozy house.

  4. The Body Cafe

    3400 Westgate Dr, Durham, NC
    On the menu: An entire day of pampering, including massage, facials and big, fluffy bathrobes.

What to See

  1. Duke University Chapel

    Chapel Dr, Durham, NC
    Stained glass and ornate organs lure half a million visitors here each year.

  2. Durham Bulls Athletic Park

    409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC
    Catch a game, catch a view. Toss back some cold brews and corn dogs.

  3. Sarah P Duke Gardens

    426 Anderson St, Durham, NC
    One of the most tranquil settings in the Triangle.

  4. Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

    250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
    A star-filled escape in the heart of Chapel Hill.

  5. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    PO Box 2688, Chapel Hill, NC
    Touted as "The University of the People," this august institution has been educating America's youth for more than two centuries.

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