Wake County Attractions and Activities

Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek
An outdoor amphitheater on 212 acres with a seating capacity of 20,000-7,000 of which is theater-style seating under cover-Walnut Creek features several concerts each week during the spring, summer and fall of nationally renowned artists such as Lauren Hill, Bare Naked Ladies, Tom Petty and many others. 919-831-6400

ArtsPlosure
Artsplosure has been showcasing unique and impressive artists from across the country, and locally for over 21 years. One of Artsplosure 's largest events is the Spring Art Festival, which attracts some 75,000 people to Raleigh.

ArtSpace
A downtown renovation project, offering 26,000 square feet of studio and gallery space to working visual and performing artists. Visitors can tour the gallery and studios while the artists are working, providing an opportunity to talk to the creators about their work.

Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park
Booth Amphitheatre is unlike any other venue in the area. It is located among 14 acres of hardwoods and pines and situated next to Symphony Lake with the capacity for 7,000 people.. The Amphitheatre's performance season runs April through October and features an eclectic mix of entertainers which includes live music concerts and festivals, the North Carolina Symphony Summerfest Series and Movies by Moonlight movie nights.

Carolina Ballet
The Carolina Ballet, Inc. aspires to be one of America 's premier arts organizations. The Carolina Ballet, exposes audiences to traditional ballets by legendary masters and new works by inventive choreographers.

Carter-Finley Stadium
Carter-Finley Stadium is home to the N.C. State Wolfpack football. The stadium seats 51,500. Come and enjoy the energy of the Packs rowdy fans and alumni!

Exploris
Exploris is the worlds first interactive museum about the world. It offers an interactive museum, an IMAX theatre, as well as, programs for school children and adult community forums.

Legends of Harley-Davidson Museum
The only Harley-Davidson drag racing museum in the world is located in Raleigh in one of the largest Harley dealerships in the United States.

NC Museum of Art
The museum boasts a modern 164-acre site in West Raleigh and is known for its collection of European masters. In addition, the museum presents 12 to 15 exhibitions each year, including work by contemporary artists. A wide range of classes, workshops, films and lectures are offered for children and adults.

NC Museum of History
The North Carolina Museum of History Division promotes the understanding of the history and culture of North Carolina for the educational benefit of all North Carolinians.

NC State Fair
The first State Fair held by the State Agricultural Society in 1853. The fair is held annually at the NC State Fairgrounds in mid October. In 2005 attendance was at 795,930 one of largest attendance rates in its history. Some of the attractions include over 110 rides, traditional foods, educational agricultural exhibits and a variety of concerts held at the Dorton Arena located on the Fairgrounds.

NC Symphony
The nation 's first state-supported symphony (since 1932), the 68-member symphony performs Classical, "Pops," Young People 's concerts on Saturday mornings, outdoor "Summerfest" concerts in Cary, special performances of "The Nutcracker" with the NC School of the Arts ' dance department and "The Messiah" with the Raleigh Oratorio Society. The symphony is based in Raleigh 's Memorial Auditorium. There are 55 performances annually in the Research Triangle region area, with an additional 200 performances and 70 educational concerts statewide each year.

North Carolina Theatre
A professional theater, established in 1972, brings productions of large-scale Broadway musicals to the area.

Raleigh Little Theatre and Rose Garden
Established in 1936, the Raleigh Little Theatre has several performances each year, as well as classes for children and adults. The theater annually features more than 150 performances of 14 various productions.

NC Master Chorale -(Formerly the Raleigh Oratorio Society)
Founded in 1941 as a non-profit association, the Raleigh Oratorio Society 's 160-voice symphonic choir presents three performances each season. One concert is usually presented with the North Carolina Symphony as a part of the Symphony 's Raleigh Classical Series.

RBC Center
Home of NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes hockey and N.C. State University men’s basketball, this arena was completed in 1999. The $152 million RBC Center is built on a 140-acre tract that has 700,000 square feet and four different seating levels that is equipped with three concourses, 61 luxury suites, and club seats. The arena seats 19,000 in hockey and 19,722 in basketball. The RBC Center provides a variety other events such as concerts, ice shows, circuses, corporate meetings and trade shows.

The Opera Company of North Carolina
The Opera Company of North Carolina was founded in 1996. The Opera Company features both North Carolina operatic talent and internationally renowned superstars as well as the rising young stars of tomorrow. They performing arias, scenes and ensembles from opera's most beloved works.

Theatre in the Park
Theatre in the Park is a city-supported performing arts center located in Raleigh, North Carolina. In its twenty-five year history, Theatre in the Park has earned a reputation as one of our state's most exciting and innovative theatre centers. Theatre in the Park annually presents the best in comedy, musicals, Shakespeare and contemporary drama and over 40 original plays.

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