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We think that a good place to start looking is Oakwood Park, in the northeast corner of Raleigh. There is a park nearby and the streets are generally uncrowded. On the west side of town you can look at Westover/Mount Vernon and Roylene Acres. There will be pluses and minuses about living closer to North Carolina State University. You may also want to look at apartments in Cary, which is about 15 minutes out of downtown Raleigh.

Raleigh-Durham International is a major airport hub within the US, located just 11 miles from downtown with a driving cost of about $2. Johnston County is the next closest airport, located in Smithfield, about 21 miles from downtown Raleigh with a driving cost of around $3. Horace Williams Airport is located in Chapel Hill, about 26 miles from Raleigh with a driving cost of around $4. For those who prefer not to drive to the airport, an array of alternative transportation modes are available including shuttle buses, local taxis, and limousine services.

Raleigh is chock full of fantastic museums and exhibitions. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the oldest museum in North Carolina and the largest of its kind in the Southeastern United States. With four floors of exhibits including a living conservatory, naturalist center, discovery room, and high definition films, it's no wonder the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the most visited attraction in the state, with an estimated 700,000 visitors each year. The North Carolina Museum of Art features a free permanent collection with over 5,000 works of art from African, European, and Judaic descent. This impressive art museum also boasts free guided tours, an open-air amphitheater with concerts and performances throughout the year, and an outdoor park with art installations displayed throughout the trails, streams, and open spaces. Some other renowned Raleigh museums include the Contemporary Art Museum, the North Carolina Museum of History, and the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.

Start out the weekend with some outdoor Raleigh fun. Umstead State Park offers as oasis of greenspace for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The local golfers can enjoy their time in the sun at the Hedingham Golf Club. Then be sure to soak in some of the local culture at one of Raleigh's museums, like the North Carolina Museum of Art or the Museum of Natural Sciences. For some evening-time adventures, head to Raleigh's historic Oakwood neighborhood to view the beautiful Victorian homes along this scenic route, or head down to City Market's quaint shopping district, just three blocks east of Main Street in downtown Raleigh.

Like any large metropolitan area, espeically those located near college campuses, food from all parts of the world can be found somewhere in the city. Based on its proximity to the ocean, some of this food includes seafood. And, like most cities in the American South, many menus feature home-style cooking. Big Ed's serves Southern standards for breakfast like homemade biscuits and grits with gravy.

Yes, Raleigh does have a good school system. Public education is primarily provided by the Wake County School District, which is headquartered in Raleigh. With 157 schools serving over 134,000 students, this district was rated better than 90.4 percent of school districts in North Carolina and 66.5 percent of school districts in the country. There are also several private schools in the area.