Raleigh is a city is North Carolina. When you think of city, you might think of traffic, skyscrapers, crowds. A very steel and glass jungle comes to mind when I hear the word city. But thats because you have not visited Raleigh.

Raleigh offers the convenience of a city, with the feel of a town. Raleigh is a city that lets you feel cozy and at home. Is it because of the friendly and cordial people? Maybe it is because you dont feel like the city wants to chew you up and spit you out. People in Raleigh do not appear to be offended if you ask for the time, or directions to a nearby place. They almost seem pleased you considered their fine city good enough to come visit it.

Maybe you want to visit Raleigh, but think you can not afford it. I found it is not an expensive place to go to. It could be thats part of the “down home” attitude. The merchants don’t try to scalp the folks who spend time with them.

A big bonus is that there is a drawing that would allow you to win a Raleigh getaway. It includes the following:

-One night accommodations for two at the Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley
-$25 gift certificate to Bloomsbury Bistro
-Free VIP admission for two to Rum Runners
-2 tickets to the North Carolina Theatre
-2 tickets to the N.C. Museum of Art’s Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism
-2 tickets to Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences

Winning this would allow you to experience the kindness of these people, it would give you some knowledge of their traditional southern culture, catch a sporting event or just take a greta hike and watch the trees change color. I personally would go see Carolina Ballet’s Carmina Burana. Thats a great show!

Everyone should enter to win a FREE Raleigh Getaway. Its a great package at a great time of year. Who couldn’t use a Fall Getaway?