Author Karen Fuller takes us two hours north to our capital city for a weekend
full of relaxation, fine dining, nature, culture...and pampering
Away Courtesy of GRCVB/visitRaleigh.com
When the weather turns colder, look to the northwest for weekends away
that cater to romantics, adventure seekers and entertainment aficionados.
One of our favorite mini-vacation spots is located only two hours
away, in Raleigh, where culture, sports and nature are bundled into a
busy but beautiful hub.
To really make the most of the trip, we recommend a luxurious home base—a
relaxing jumping-off point in a hotel that offers peaceful serenity, beautiful appointments
and impeccable service—someplace that really feels like a vacation. Treat yourself
to The Umstead. With an atmosphere that says, “rest and relax,” and a location
that says “go and do,” it offers the perfect formula for a weekend getaway.
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WBM december 2011
North Carolina’s
capital is at the
center of a six-acre
park that also
offers statues,
park benches and
shaded walkways.
Completed in 1840,
it originally housed
the governor’s
office, cabinet
offices, legislative
chambers and the
state library.
Sneak