Springfield Baptist Church

The Got to be NC Festival is slated for every May and is held at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. The festival lives up to its title, as it aims to celebrate North Carolina's cultural heritage.

No trip to the area would be complete without a stop in Historic Hillsborough. Classically-styled homes, churches and various other buildings make up this richly storied part of the world that, not surprisingly, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Raleigh Times Bar is a timeless local watering hole with Raleigh’s past, present and future on display with old press clippings and images from their namesake newspaper on the walls. This 100 year old building includes second floor seating and a rooftop patio with the best views in downtown Raleigh. Providing exceptional cuisine, classic bar fare favorites, an inventive drink menu and extensive Belgian beer selection.