If you are planning to do have an extended stay in North Carolina, then this place has many things to offer. The mountains and beaches are within hours from Raleigh and provide great getaways for day trips. This is something that can be quite easily planned before or after the ECT tournament !

The following link provides some excellent site seeing opportunities in North Carolina that are fun for individuals or families alike!!

http://www.northcarolinaoutdoors.com/places/places.html

Some recommendations if you have the time:

For local entertainment guide to restaurants, bars, movies, etc. visit:

http://triangle.citysearch.com/

Some recommendations:

http://www.bogartsamericangrill.com/ (Restaurant)

http://www.hi5raleigh.com/default.asp (Sport's Bar)

http://triangle.citysearch.com/profile/6155170/cary_nc/upper_deck_sports_pub_i.html (Sport's Bar)

http://triangle.citysearch.com/profile/11437905/raleigh_nc/the_office.html (Club)