Living In The Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill - Triangle Area

The Triangle area consists of 3 metropolitan areas: Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Whether you’re looking for educational opportunities, want to be involved in scientific research & development or take advantage of the latest medical advancements this is the area for you. It’s a great place to buy a home, raise a family, and pursue a wide-range of career possibilities. 

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Climate:
One of the greatest reasons people move to and enjoy living in the Raleigh area is the climate. We see gradual seasonal changes with an average temperature of 48 degrees in the winter and 82 in the spring and summer.

State Forests and Parks:
The Raleigh area has more than 4,300 acres of parkland and almost 1,400 acres of water, presenting recreational activities year round. A nationally acclaimed greenway system extends over 39 miles, providing walking, jogging and hiking trails that connect many of the city's 150 major parks.

Sports:
Sports and outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to cheer about. Hockey fans can catch the excitement of the NHL Carolina Hurricanes. Relax outdoors at a Carolina Mudcats Double AA baseball game. The area is also home to stock car racing and great college athletics.

Arts and Culture:
Raleigh has an exceptionally diverse art scene. Visitors can see a Broadway show, view original plays in the theatre and outside in the park, listen to the N.C. Symphony or the Opera Company of North Carolina, or watch the Carolina Ballet. The Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts has several facilities for any size performance, including a state-of-the-art symphonic music hall.

Museums:
Raleigh is home to three major state museums of history, art, and natural science (all are free). The N.C. Museum of History, which moved to its new facility in 1994, provides innovative exhibits that tell the state's history. The N.C. Museum of Art celebrated its 50th anniversary in April 1997. The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences moved into a beautiful new facility, April 7-8, 2000. Exploris, the world's first children's museum dedicated to global learning and awareness, opened in downtown Raleigh, Oct. 9, 1999, followed by its IMAX Theatre in November 2001.

Shopping:
Even the most seasoned shoppers will find an impressive array of well-known retail stores, boutiques, and locally owned shops in and around Raleigh. Browse the Fairgrounds Flea Market and the Raleigh Flea Market Mall, or the more than 30 antique stores spread throughout the area. The furniture capital of the world, High Point, is just over an hour away and has more than 125 manufacturing plants offering great discounts.
Major malls include Cameron Village, Cary Towne Center, Crabtree Valley Mall, North Hills and Triangle Town Center. The list of specialty stores and upscale shops is impressive–and just keeps expanding.