The Hilton North Raleigh hotel is located only five miles from the State Capitol of North Carolina. Home to the only childrens interactive museum ''Exploris'', downtown Raleigh houses the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, NC Museum of History, the NC Museum of Art, Artspace and CityMarket. Half day to 2 day itinerary will get you and your family in touch with both cultural and historic sites including Shaw University. Shaw Univeristy is the oldest historically black university in the south. The African American Cultural Complex is a unique collection of contributions made by African Americans toward the development of North Carolina and American. Innovations in science, business, politics, medicine, sports and the arts are included. Exploris is the only interactive museum of its kind dedicated to engaging visitors in our increasingly interconnected world. This unique museum also features an IMAX theatre. The NC Museum of Natural Sciences is the southeast's largest natural history museum offering four floors of exhibits, live animals, a store and Acro Cafe. Highlights include the world's only Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur: Willo, the first dinosaur discovered with a fossilized heart.The Hilton North Raleigh hotel is minutes from North Carolina State University, Peace College, Shaw University, Saint Augustines College and Meredith College and 20 miles from Research Triangle Park. Guestrooms are beautifully furnished and feature up-to-the-minute amenities including dual line telephones with data port and voice mail. For guests desiring upgraded amenities, we offer executive level accommodations featuring a sitting area, work desk, nightly turndown service and morning delivery of USA Today. Executive Level guests have access to a private lounge that serves complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres. Executive level guests have complimentary access to HP workstation with Windows XP Professional and complimentary printer.The newest addition to the Hilton North Raleigh is the SKYBOX Grill & Bar. Offering a full menu, all ABC permits, two billiard tables and six interactive games. The Skybox Grill & Bar menus and specials can be viewed at www.skyboxgrillandbar.com. The Skybox Grill & Bar has two of the largest high definition screens in the Triangle, one 5'x9' and one 6'x10'!! The Skybox also has five 42' plasma televisions, and thirty-eight 32'' flat screen monitors and a state of the art sound system. You're sure to find your favorite sporting event on at the Skybox. Loftons, our breakfast cafe is open daily serving breakfast until 11am, 12 on Sundays.Our business center features a multitask copier, printer, scanner unit, HP workstation with Windows XP Professional, internet access and fax machine. All business center services are complimentary.Recreational amenities include an indoor heated swimming pool and a newly renovated fitness center oufitted with Life Cycle equipment and whirlpool.The perfect combination of elegance, comfort and convenience - Take me to the Hilton.