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Going Green On Two Wheels In Raleigh

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With over sixty miles of greenways and trails, six scenic lakes, two nature preserves, twenty public golf courses, plenty of gardens and an art park, Raleigh, NC is one of the greenest cities around and the perfect place for an adventure weekend.

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With over sixty miles of greenways and trails, six scenic lakes, two nature preserves, twenty public golf courses, plenty of gardens and an art park, Raleigh, NC is one of the greenest cities around and the perfect place for an adventure weekend.

The most exciting part about spending an adventure weekend in Raleigh is the one-of-its-kind opportunity to hit the road on a rented Harley. Ray Price, world-famous drag racing champion, custom Harley Davidson rentals that include a huge choice of later models Harley Davidson motorcycles along with a Harley Davidson helmet, rain-suit and 24-hour on the road assistance. While you are there, go ahead and ogle at Ray Price’s Harley-Davidson drag racing museum, the only one of its kind in the world.

Now that you’ve got your wheels, its time to get moving and explore the outdoors that Raleigh is so famous for.

For a closer look at the natural beauty of this region, park your bike and descend the mountains down to the sea at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science. The Prairie Ridge and the bird walk at the Museum’s 38-acre Ecostation for Wildlife and Learning offers you the ultimate in outdoor excursions.

If you’d like to combine your road adventure with some marine activity, ride on over to Fantasy Lake Scuba Park, one of the finest scuba facilities of the Southeast. The vista of stone cliffs rising out of the crystal-clear waters is sure to leave you spellbound. Take the plunge of a lifetime, as you dive from “Fantasy Lake Mountain, the highest point in Wake County underwater to 80 feet, the lowest point in Wake County.

Still have time for more? Ride or walk around Historic Yates Mill County Park, a peaceful haven that includes a 20-acre millpond, pond and wetlands boardwalks, several miles of hiking trails and an overlook deck.

Or you could choose to join one of the guided tours at Hobbit Garden and marvel at over 2,000 plants including rare dwarf ornamental plants.

With so many exciting possibilities, an adventure weekend in Raleigh, NC is without compare.