{"id":64,"date":"2025-08-04T16:29:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T16:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/globaltissueconference\/?page_id=64"},"modified":"2026-03-26T21:35:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T21:35:17","slug":"explore-the-area","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/explore-the-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Raleigh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Raleigh, North Carolina?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raleigh is part of the&nbsp;<strong>Research Triangle<\/strong>, one of the leading innovation hubs in the United States. The city combines strong academic institutions, global corporations, and a vibrant cultural scene making it the perfect host for a summit focused on&nbsp;<strong>innovation, sustainability, and growth<\/strong>&nbsp;in the tissue paper industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Innovation Hub<\/strong>: Home to NC&nbsp;State\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Tissue Pack Innovation Lab<\/strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>SAFI Consortium<\/strong>, connecting research and industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility<\/strong>: Just 20 minutes from&nbsp;<strong>Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)<\/strong>, which offers direct flights to major U.S. and international cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/hero-image-autumn-72-1024x384.jpg\" alt=\"Skyline of a city during sunset, with tall buildings lit by the golden light. Trees and roads in the foreground create a serene, urban landscape. - 2026 Global Tissue Paper Summit at NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University\" class=\"wp-image-130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/hero-image-autumn-72-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/hero-image-autumn-72-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/hero-image-autumn-72-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/hero-image-autumn-72-1536x576.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/hero-image-autumn-72.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food and Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raleigh\u2019s food scene offers something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Local Flavor<\/strong>: Discover Raleigh\u00b4s culinary scene with Michelin-recognized restaurants such as <strong>Crawford and Son<\/strong>, <strong>Bida MInda<\/strong>, and <strong>The Pit Authentic Barbecue<\/strong>, along with many other dining options across the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Craft Breweries and Caf\u00e9s<\/strong>: Raleigh boasts one of the Southeast\u2019s most vibrant craft beer and coffee scenes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Cuisine<\/strong>: From Latin American to Asian fusion, you\u2019ll find a rich diversity of flavors across the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-image\">\n  <figure class=\"fancy-paragraph__image-container fancy-paragraph__image-square\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"628\" \n        decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"fp-image wp-image-601\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/01\/Buffet.jpg\"\n         alt=\"A buffet table with open stainless-steel chafing dishes displaying a variety of foods, including pasta and meat. Yellow flowers add a cheerful touch. - Explore Raleigh - 2026 Global Tissue Paper Summit at NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/01\/Buffet.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/01\/Buffet-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2026\/01\/Buffet-768x536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n          <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arts and Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/NCMA_01_1200x800-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/NCMA_01_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/NCMA_01_1200x800-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/NCMA_01_1200x800-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/NCMA_01_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">North Carolina Museum of Art<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Raleigh is a hub for culture and creativity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>North Carolina Museum of Art<\/strong>: Renowned collections, plus the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park with outdoor sculptures and walking trails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences<\/strong>: Explore dinosaurs, space, wildlife, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performing Arts<\/strong>: Enjoy live music, theater, and dance at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts or local venues downtown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parks and Outdoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/485006144_1217191477074909_8867913409066708030_n_3E837BB3-05F9-64AD-5F46511797066D77-3e837ab0e7e5be6_3e83887f-f3d7-d7e6-1ef2d46fadeec889-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/485006144_1217191477074909_8867913409066708030_n_3E837BB3-05F9-64AD-5F46511797066D77-3e837ab0e7e5be6_3e83887f-f3d7-d7e6-1ef2d46fadeec889-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/485006144_1217191477074909_8867913409066708030_n_3E837BB3-05F9-64AD-5F46511797066D77-3e837ab0e7e5be6_3e83887f-f3d7-d7e6-1ef2d46fadeec889-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/485006144_1217191477074909_8867913409066708030_n_3E837BB3-05F9-64AD-5F46511797066D77-3e837ab0e7e5be6_3e83887f-f3d7-d7e6-1ef2d46fadeec889-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/tissuesummit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2025\/09\/485006144_1217191477074909_8867913409066708030_n_3E837BB3-05F9-64AD-5F46511797066D77-3e837ab0e7e5be6_3e83887f-f3d7-d7e6-1ef2d46fadeec889.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Historic City Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take time to enjoy Raleigh\u2019s natural beauty:<\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-default has-three-fact wp-block-ncst-fact-list\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-fact-list__container\">\n      \n<div class=\"ncst-fact has-custombg-one-text-color wp-block-ncst-inner-fact\">\n      <span class=\"ncst-icon\">\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M13.471 23.0067V18.6867C13.0742 18.4086 12.7186 18.0758 12.4149 17.6981C11.8299 18.0014 11.2021 18.2138 10.5531 18.3281V23.0128L9.74634 24H14.297L13.4809 23.0114L13.471 23.0067Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M23.9578 13.5802C23.9598 13.0705 23.7995 12.5734 23.5 12.1609C23.2006 11.7484 22.7776 11.442 22.2923 11.2861C22.7867 10.8307 23.1452 10.2471 23.3277 9.60011C23.5102 8.95316 23.5096 8.26826 23.3261 7.6216C23.1426 6.97494 22.7832 6.39187 22.2881 5.93726C21.7929 5.48265 21.1813 5.17432 20.5214 5.04657C20.8826 4.48114 21.0172 3.80021 20.8982 3.13985C20.7792 2.4795 20.4154 1.88837 19.8795 1.48461C19.3436 1.08086 18.6751 0.894211 18.0075 0.96198C17.3399 1.02975 16.7226 1.34694 16.2787 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     <p class=\"fact__support\">\n              The main artery of downtown Raleigh, filled with shops, restaurants, and nightlife.\n          <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make the Most of Your Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Downtown Raleigh is just <strong>10 minutes from NC State University<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The city is known for being <strong>safe, walkable, and welcoming<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extend your stay to explore nearby destinations like <strong>Durham, Chapel Hill, or the Blue Ridge Mountains<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-accordion\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion isLinked\" id=\"ncst-accordion-yl8g37\">\n          \n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"yl8g37\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Interest Information (Links)<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NC Zoo (Asheboro, NC \u2013 90 minutes west)<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nczoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.nczoo.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Things to do in Raleigh<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitraleigh.com\/things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.visitraleigh.com\/things-to-do\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raleigh restaurants<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitraleigh.com\/foodie\/restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.visitraleigh.com\/foodie\/restaurants\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section 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