Raleigh, NC

united states

Raleigh anchors North Carolina's Research Triangle in the rolling Piedmont, connected by I-40 running east-west and I-85 from the northeast. The inner I-440 beltway circles downtown while outer I-540 serves the suburbs. RDU Airport sits 15 miles northwest via I-40. Popular routes include 30 miles to Durham, 165 miles to Charlotte via I-85, and 200 miles to Virginia Beach. The 1840 State Capitol's copper dome turns green with age and remains visible across downtown.