Roanoke Rapids, NC

Roanoke Rapids is a small city in northeastern North Carolina where I-95 meets US 158, about 80 miles from Raleigh. The interstate brings most long-distance travelers, while US 158 connects east toward the Outer Banks and west to the Triangle area. The city sits along the Roanoke River in a region known for mild winters and hot, humid summers. You'll find the historic Roanoke Canal Museum here, which showcases a 7.5-mile preserved section of one of America's oldest canals from the 1820s.