prim*rose Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Dh has an interview in Raleigh on Friday, and 13 yo dd and I are tagging along to check out the area. We're looking for some fun things to do while we're there, and I thought I'd check in with locals to see what's recommended. Dd is a huge history buff, but we're open to anything fun. We'd also like to drive around to get a feel for the area - what areas would you recommend checking out? Are there certain locations that have homeschool teen activities? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoolC Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Raleigh has several excellent museums with free admission. I highly recommend the NC Museum of Natural Science, the NC history museum and the NC art museum. There is also a homeschooling store in Raleigh off of Glenwood Ave. called The Homeschool Gathering Place which is great if there is a curriculum you'd like to check out in person and they have a big used section of curriculum as well. I hope you have a great time in Raleigh! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I'd go to the downtown free museums. One is history and the other is science. http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/ http://naturalsciences.org/ They are literally across a sidewalk from each other. That would give you at least Friday. Both have food inside for sale but expensive. There is a Hurricanes game Friday night (hockey). Looks like NCSU has a home baseball game, and a home basketball game. I'd say I'd meet you but we won't be in town this weekend... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 ITA agree about the museums. Get a look at the parks system and pop into a library if you have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Agree with the suggestion for the museums downtown and the Homeschool Gathering Place. If you are into driving a bit, there are lots of options like the Durham Museum of Life and Science and the Moorehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill. I would probably just stay in Raleigh for 2 days though. If you were going for a long weekend or a few more days, checking out the surrounding areas would be good. When we've considered relocating in the past, we have driven around some neighborhoods, etc. to get at least a little familiar with housing options, prices, neighborhoods. That way if you have to start looking for a home to rent or buy, you have *some* level of familiarity vs none at all. There's a flea market on weekends at the fairgrounds in Raleigh. Just something else if you have time to kill. The Triangle is a great area; I miss it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 You must go to the museums. Plan on spending a whole day on just that. Cary, NC is a nice place to live and homeschool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prim*rose Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks so much for the excellent suggestions, everyone! We will definitely try to check out the homeschool store and the museums. If there's an offer, we'll be back and would love to meet up, momofkhm. Thanks again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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