Triangle of fun
The Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area is chock full of family entertainment By Mike McWilliams WNC Parent contributor
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ou don’t you don’t have to wait to be 18 or get that acceptance letter in the mail to enjoy the benefits of living in a college town. Home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University in Durham and North Carolina State University in Raleigh, the Research Triangle region offers world-class education opportunities as well as top-notch family fun. From exotic animals to movies on a
larger-than-life screen, the Triangle has it all. A short, four-hour drive on Interstate 40 east from Asheville and you’re there.
For science and animal lovers Considered one of the top attractions in the state, the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science in Durham packs a lot within its confines. Visitors can see black bears swim below a waterfall and Continues on Page 29
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Duke Gardens offers classes, guided tours and programs for adults and families.
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