Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Of America

Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The center was originally called the BTI Center of the Performing Arts from 1997-2005. It is a commemorative statue of the city's namesake Sir Walter Raleigh. It hosts live-performances like theater, opera, ballet, and other live entertainments. The halls and centers are designed with unique art and are equipped with highly trained staff. The center houses resident companies, namely Carolina Ballet, North Carolina Theatre, North Carolina Symphony, Pinecone, Theatre Raleigh, and North Carolina Opera.

The tourists can also enjoy other activities around the area. They can avail of a Trolley Pub Public Tour, which is a two-hour pedal-powered pub-crawl. The itinerary to the tour includes The Raleigh Times, Coglin's Raleigh, and Flying Saucer Draught Emporium. Foodies can enjoy a Walking Food Tour around Raleigh. It includes an appreciation of the local cuisine, pizza, and local beer stop. An empanada stop and a local deli stop is the highlight of the tour. Don't forget to pass by the Raleigh City Museum and the Raleigh Rose Garden.

Top-rated accommodation comes in Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. A more affordable option includes Hampton Inn and Suites Raleigh Downtown, Holiday Inn Raleigh Downtown, and The Store. Cities near Raleigh include Apex, New Hill and Willow Spring, to name a few.