The Raleigh area is not only home to several prestigious colleges and universities, but also world-class museums, fantastic restaurants, cozy craft breweries, and a diverse shopping scene—all close to WaterWalk Extended Stay Raleigh. Admire works from the likes of Pablo Picasso and August Rodin at the North Carolina Museum of Art, discover dinosaur fossils and 70-million-year-old petrified wood at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and check out Tar Heel memorabilia at the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in the North Carolina Museum of History. You can pick up local produce at the State Farmers Market, find unique souvenirs from local artisans at DECO Raleigh, or browse big-name brands at Crabtree mall. If you’re here with kids, they’ll love riding the 1911 carousel at Pullen Park, exploring hands-on exhibits at Marbles Kids Museum, and learning about the workings of a dairy farm at Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum. For some entertainment, attend a concert or Carolina Hurricanes hockey game at PNC Arena, hit the trendy bars and live music venues in downtown Raleigh, or catch one of the many annual festivals, celebrating everything from bluegrass to beer.