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"William B. Umstead Park is the home of many nostalgic memories of cookouts, camping trips, and picnics for Raleigh natives. The state park includes 20 miles of trails for both seasoned hikers and casual walkers alike and is home to some of the most well preserved nature in the Triangle. Picnic shelters with tables and grills operate on a first-come first-served basis, but can also be rented ahead of time, perfect for a birthday celebrations or graduation picnics for members of the class of 2021 (consider ordering premade meals from Catering Works for occasions such as these)."

"The 5,000 acres of William B Umstead Park hosts some of the best hiking trails near Raleigh. Umstead’s 13 miles of multi-use paths are perfect for horseback riding, jogging, and cycling, but they’re only the beginning of this park. More than 22 miles of foot traffic hiking trails await, with many of them flat."

"The next point in our list of things to do in Greensboro for couples is a visit to Greensboro History Museum. If you love learning something new and experiencing new things, this museum has its doors open Tuesday – Sunday to 5 p.m for you. The museum will tell you the story of Greensboro from the American Revolution to modern days."

"The Greensboro History Museum rests in downtown Greensboro in a building that was once the city’s First Presbyterian Church. Spanning 17,000 square feet and more, its gorgeous Romanesque Revival architecture shows you classic beauty from 1892 the moment you arrive. It’s clearly one of the city’s best tourist attractions!"

"Finally, head to the International Civil Rights Museum, housed in a building that played host to a non-violent sit-in protest in the civil rights movement. As the name betrays, this museum contains exhibits from the civil rights movement, teaching visitors about the brave individuals who were monumental in the fight for human rights. Admission to this museum costs $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, $10 for those between 6 and 12 years, and $8 for kids below 5 years."

"Although there are several museums to visit in Greensboro, one that you should not miss is the International Civil Rights Center & Museum. This is a collecting museum and an archival center that is also a teaching facility. The focus of this fascinating attraction is the struggle for civil and human rights, both nationally and internationally."

"Perfect for travelers hitting Greensboro with kids in tow, the city’s children’s museum is a place of quirkiness and curiosity. The main exhibit is Our Town; a small-scale replica of a US city that comes complete with pizza take-outs and bustling main streets – perfect for a spot of make believe. There are plastic planes to clamber over too, with cockpits and exit slides at the ready, not to mention a replica of a 1930s home inspired by a classic Fisher Park dolls’ house."

"This attraction is tailor-made for kids, a parents’ dream come true. Greensboro Children’s Museum believes in hands-on learning and so your children will be occupied with a variety of fun activities. For instance, there are cooking classes and science programs, both tailored to spark curiosity in the young ones."

"Kids will love interacting with 20 permanent, hands-on exhibits inside this children’s museum, including a supermarket, pizzeria, theater, and train depot."

"One of the Southeast's most well-known dining destinations, the fabled Angus Barn has wowed guests since 1960. The family-owned institution serves more than 22,000 steaks per month and now has expanded outdoor dining options. Read more: Angus Barn's Famous Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe"

"The Angus Barn is an upscale steakhouse in a huge, barnlike setting. It’s a Raleigh icon that serves fresh seafood, locally grown vegetables, aged steaks, and amazing desserts. It’s on the pricey side, but many people enjoy going here for a special occasion."

"Never an oxymoron when you’re talking about the Triangle’s—arguably the South’s—most legendary steakhouse. It’s a legend that lives up to its own reputation, hardly an easy feat."

"Why just go to a restaurant and scroll through your phone when you can bond over making cool stuff together?. We're open until 8pm tonight for indoor seating AND curbside ordering, so the choice is yours based on what makes you most comfortable. Check out our website (link in bio) for crafts available on site and to-go, as well as everything we have on draft and in the bottle shop."

"When it comes to authentic Mexican cuisine, Mez is the city’s favorite destination restaurant. The contemporary building is a very open atmosphere with high ceilings, and an expansive outdoor patio strung with market lights. With an emphasis on local, fresh ingredients, Mez is well known for their chipotle chicken Tingo, award-winning guacamole, and a variety of authentic taco combinations."

"Rose’s has had a few identities over the years but its current iteration as a pastry counter/noodle joint/dumpling bar just might be the greatest. Katie Meddis offers incredible desserts, pastries, and ice creams while her husband Justin serves some of the best East Asian fare in the state. There is always some style of ramen on offer, as well as a katsu sando, a crispy fried chicken cutlet on pillowy milk bread with cabbage and tonkatsu sauce."

"In August, Rose's transitioned into a counter service restaurant and bakery, and while you can no longer get your fresh-cut meats there, the Asian-influenced food is a fair trade. And, of course, the sweets are as good as ever."

"The Nasher Museum of Art is on the Duke University campus featuring galleries of Meso-American artwork; pre-Columbian, classical paintings and sculptures; African masks; contemporary pieces; photography; and much more. The museum is also a learning institution, with classes, lectures, and film series programs centered on the visual arts. After visiting the galleries, plan to have lunch at the Nasher Café in the main lobby, which features unique and artsy sandwiches, salads, and appetizers."

"Part of the Duke University system, The Nasher is home to an incredible collection of international and contemporary pieces. The building itself is a futuristic cube that complements the more than 10,000 works of art inside. The four permanent collections include pre-Columbian Art of the Americas, Medieval Art, Classical Antiquities, and modern contemporary with a concentration on the African diaspora."

"They have an impressive permanent collection of contemporary art, with a focus on artists of African descent. There is an outdoor sculpture garden if you want to take a stroll around the grounds. They have free admissions on Thursdays."

"Part artists’ collective, part quirky art gallery, part workshop, part educational facility, the Elsewhere living art museum is perhaps the piece de resistance of Greensboro’s new artistic wave. Inhabiting a former thrift store on Elm Streen in the downtown, the spot offers an eclectic range of exhibitions and shows throughout the year. The idea is to get the public thinking about reclaimed and recycled materials in a whole new way, and the resident artists here have worked hard to craft a new aesthetic philosophy, using at-hand, often mundane and found objects to create thought-provoking works that tell a story."

"Elsewhere, a museum and artist residency set inside a former thrift store in downtown Greensboro, received an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in early 2019."

"The Durham History Hub (operated by the Museum of Durham History), is a museum that uses stories about people, places, and things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the Durham community and its history. The History Hub is located in Downtown Durham and features rotating exhibits."

"The Museum of Durham History is truly one without walls, as advertised. However, you can stop by for info about their “History Groves” scattered throughout the city."

"The Museum of Durham History is all about the Durham community and its history. You can come back time after time with its changing..."

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