The La Quinta Inn and Suites-Raleigh Crabtree is located just minutes from the sports and entertainment venues of RBC Center, NC State Fairgrounds, NC State University, Carter Finley Stadium, and Alltel Pavilion. You will find plenty of restaurants, golf courses, museums, outdoor recreation and an abundance of shopping at such places as Crabtree Valley Mall.
Take a trip to Asheboro, NC. Ashboro is also known as the city of the North Carolina Zoo. And that zoo, which you likely have not heard about, is...
You can check out the Nasher Museum in Downtow Durham, and if the weather is warm (and it usually is) stroll through Duke Gardens.
I've rented a cabin in Cowee valley mid October and inquiring about best drives/spots to see the fall colors. Thanks!