Legendary Triangle

Updated: June 22, 2006

From historic landmarks to popular Duke U spots, our editors recommend the most legendary places in the Triangle.

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Legendary Triangle

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended North Carolina Central Univ
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    1801 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707 (map)

    The Woolworths lunch counter and seats, artifacts of MLK Jr.'s historic 1960 sit-in, are on display here.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Duke University Chapel
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    Chapel Dr, Durham, NC 27708 (map)

    Students, graduates and employees can wed, including same-sex unions. May and June date seekers camp out for the site.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Chef Rameaux's School-Cooking
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    704 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604 (map)

    World-renowned Chef Rameaux offers cooking schools and has a shop carrying crawfish, Andouille sausage and more in downtown Raleigh.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sarah P Duke Gardens
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    426 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27705 (map)

    Originally a tribute, today, it's one of the Triangle's most popular locations for couples in love and for wedding proposals.

  5. 5 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average North Carolina Executive Mansion
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    200 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601 (map)

    Hardened prisoners built this structure and they secretly scratched their names on the interior walls, which can still be seen.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Ray Price Harley-Davidson
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    1126 S Saunders St, Raleigh, NC 27603 (map)

    Dream showroom and Legends' Museum: See bikes and paraphernalia of racing heroes, including Price and National Motorcycle Hall of Famers.

  7. 7 North Carolina State Capitol
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    1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27603 (map)

    Ghosts of Confederate soldiers from the Civil War have been reportedly seen here many times.

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  1. 8 Duke University
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    Science Dr at Research Dr, Durham, NC 27701 (map)

    Legend is that Princeton was to benefit, but only the Duke family?s contributions were recognized and Duke U was born.