Raleigh is called the "City of Oaks" because of it's breathtaking oak trees throughout the city. And the City of Oaks is a fabulous place to call home! We host the state fair each year. World-class entertainment can be found at the Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Red Hat Amphitheater, and the PNC Arena among numerous other venues.  Check out additional live music in Raleigh here.  The Carolina Hurricanes call Raleigh home.  The downtown museums are great and the North Carolina Art Museum will nourish all your senses with first rate collections, expansive outdoor space peppered with art, and even movies and concerts.  Most importantly, after years of downtown revitalization, the city is truly alive. And these homes for sale Raleigh NC will put you right in the middle of it all!