Also known as the research triangle, the three adjoining cities of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill are home collectively to three major universities, some pleasant parks, a handful of good museums and big name research centers.

Whether you're gallery hopping in Asheville, wandering scenic national forest trails, beach-bound or museum meandering in Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolina offers up a natural and cultural mix.

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