Royal Palace Theatre is the cornerstone of the Carolina Crossroads Music and Entertainment District, located at Exit 171 off I-95 in Roanoke Rapids. The 1,500-seat, state-of-the-art facility was built by the City of Roanoke Rapids in 2006 as a premier tourist attraction for the region and the State of North Carolina. The Royal Palace Theater offers over 250 internet sweepstakes machines and host major performances including nationally-known country, rock, R&B and beach music acts, along with Broadway shows and various other theatrical productions."