The Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area is a delightful example of the South at its very best. With a mix of art, culture, business, and history, it's the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. It's also the home of the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center - one of this week's participating Starpicks properties with last-minute rates of at least 20% off regular rates for stays during the next two weekends - so it won't take much to find yourself exploring the "flower of the Carolinas." Located in southeastern Durham, the hotel is just minutes from some of the city's greatest attractions, from the North Carolina Museum of Life & Science - one of the finest science museums in the country - to Duke University, a storied Durham institution since 1892. However you spend your day, save some time to avail yourself of the hotel's many amenities. Work up a sweat at the nearby fitness center, with racquetball and basketball courts, lap pool, Nautilus equipment, and Jacuzzi. Go for a run on the jogging trail, or serve a few aces on the tennis courts. In the evening, make your way to Cascades Restaurant, which serves American cuisine in a casual atmosphere. A nightcap in Cascades Lounge will have you vowing to return to North Carolina soon. New Starpicks properties are posted every Tuesday, so check the list for the latest deals.