UCPlaces | Ace RV Rentals Roadtrips: Self-Guided Driving tour from Raleigh, North Carolina to Savannah, Georgia | RaleighUnitedStates, Raleigh Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour | Driving

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2809 Benevolence Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA

Raleigh, North Carolina

As we roll out of Raleigh and start our journey south, take a moment to imagine the road ahead. From here, we’ll be traveling more than 300 miles down the spine of the Carolinas, all the way to Savannah, Georgia. Along the way, we’ll pass through small crossroads and bustling cities, farmland and forests, rivers and swamps. Each turn of the highway holds a story — of people, places, and history stretching back centuries.

Raleigh, our starting point, has always been a city that looks both backward and forward. Founded in 1792, it was deliberately chosen as North Carolina’s capital because of its central location. Unlike many older Southern cities, Raleigh wasn’t built on a river or a port. Instead, it was planned — laid out on a grid, with government buildings at its heart. Today, it’s one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, with a mix of government, research, and culture.

Leaving the city behind, the road carries us into a different rhythm. The busy streets and high-rises give way to wide stretches of countryside — pine forests, fields, and small towns that still hold the flavor of rural North Carolina. This is the beginning of a longer journey, one that blends big events with quiet details, famous names with ordinary lives.

As we settle into the drive, remember that road trips are as much about the journey as the destination. Every few miles, there’s something to notice, some thread that ties us to the history and landscape of the South. So sit back, take in the view, and let’s see what stories unfold between here and Savannah.

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City of Oaks

As we head south, we leave behind the bustle of Raleigh — North Carolina’s “City of Oaks.” That nickname isn’t just poetic. Raleigh has long been known for the oak trees that shade its streets, particularly downtown, where the branches stretch out above sidewalks and frame the skyline. If you ever wander through the heart of the city, Moore Square and Nash Square are filled with tall oaks that give the capital its leafy character.

Raleigh has always been a place of growth and transition. In its early years, it was a modest capital, with lawmakers, merchants, and farmers passing through when the legislature was in session. By the late 19th century, the city was growing steadily, boosted by railroads and manufacturing. Tobacco warehouses and textile mills dotted the landscape, giving Raleigh an industrial edge.

In the 20th century, the city began to change again, this time looking toward education, research, and technology. Anchored by institutions like NC State University and later the development of Research Triangle Park, Raleigh became one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Today, it’s often ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., thanks to its mix of history, green space, and innovation.

But for all of its growth, Raleigh remains connected to its roots. Neighborhoods like Oakwood, with their Victorian homes, show the city’s 19th-century side, while local barbecue joints and music clubs keep alive traditions that go back generations.

As we leave Raleigh behind, we’re not just exiting a city. We’re leaving a place that has always stood at the crossroads of North Carolina’s story — a planned capital that grew into a thriving modern hub, shaded all the while by the oaks that gave it its name.

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Ace RV Rentals Roadtrips: Self-Guided Driving tour from Raleigh, North Carolina to Savannah, Georgia

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Places (POIs) visited during this tour

2809 Benevolence Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA

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