Welcome to the Research Triangle
The Triangle region, anchored by three world-class universities and the largest research park in North America, offers an unmatched quality of life. Let's explore everything that makes this area special.
Why People Love the Triangle
Perfect Location
- 2 hours to beautiful Atlantic beaches
- 3 hours to the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains
- Mild climate with four distinct seasons
- Average of 213 sunny days per year
Economic Vitality
- Consistently ranked among top places for business
- Home to 89,000+ tech jobs
- Major employers include Apple, Google, IBM, and Epic Games
- Thriving startup ecosystem
Quality of Life
- 30% lower cost of living than major tech hubs
- Top-rated healthcare systems
- Award-winning culinary scene
- Rich cultural diversity
Raleigh: The Capital City
Visit Raleigh: Modern Southern charm meets tech innovation.
Key Areas:
- North Hills: Urban lifestyle center
- Glenwood South: Vibrant nightlife district
- Five Points: Historic charm
- Inside the Beltline: Traditional elegance
- Midtown: Modern luxury living
Glenwood South: Visit Here
- Vibrant nightlife
- Upscale restaurants
- Boutique shopping
- Luxury apartments
Warehouse District: Visit Here
- Contemporary art museum
- Union Station
- Trendy restaurants
- Tech companies
Fayetteville Street: Visit Here
- Business district
- Government buildings
- Cultural events
- Downtown festivals
**Popular Neighborhoods**
*Hayes Barton
- Historic homes
- Tree-lined streets
- Five Points shopping
*Oakwood
- Historic District
- Victorian architecture
- Walking distance to downtown
- Strong community association
*Cameron Village/Cameron Park
- Mixed-use development
- Shopping district
- Historic homes
- Walkable areas
*North Hills
- Upscale shopping
- Mixed-use development
- Modern apartments
- Entertainment hub
*Brier Creek
- Golf Community
- Shopping centers
- New Construction
- Easy airport access
*Must-Know Resources:
City of Raleigh Services Portal: https://raleighnc.gov/services
Downtown Raleigh Alliance: https://downtownraleigh.org
Parks & Recreation: https://raleighnc.gov/parks
Events Calendar: https://visitraleigh.com/events
Chamber: https://raleighchamber.org
Airport info: https://www.rdu.com
Greenway system: https://raleighnc.gov/greenways
Chapel Hill: The Southern Part of Heaven
Visit Chapel Hill: Academic charm meets the artistic spirit
Key Areas:
- Franklin Street: Heart of
- Southern Village: Mixed-use community
- Meadowmont: Luxury living
- Carrboro: Artistic neighbor
Franklin Street: Visit Here
- University hub
- Historic main street
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Carrboro: Visit Here
- Arts district
- Farmers market
- Music venues
- Local businesses
Southern Village: Visit Here
- Mixed-use community
- Outdoor movies
- Shopping center
- Community events
**Popular Neighborhoods**
*Meadowmont
- Planned community
- Village center
- Walking trails
- Mixed housing
*Glen Lennox
- Historic area
- Redevelopment
- Shopping center
- Central location
*Gimghoul
- Historic District
- Near campus
- Unique architecture
- Castle landmark
*Blue Hill District
- Modern development
- Apartments
- Shopping
- Entertainment
*Ephesus-Fordham
- Redevelopment area
- New Construction
- Mixed-use
- Easy access
*Must-Know Resources
Town Services: https://www.townofchapelhill.org
Downtown Partnership: https://www.downtownchapelhill.com/
Chamber: https://carolinachamber.org
Community Events: https://www.visitchapelhill.org
Parks & Rec: https://www.chapelhillparks.org
Chapel Hill Transit (Free): https://www.townofchapelhill.org/transit
Durham: The Bull City
Discover Durham: Where history meets hipster
Key Areas:
- American Tobacco Campus: Tech hub & entertainment
- Ninth Street: Eclectic dining & shopping
- Research Triangle Park: Innovation center
- Downtown: Arts & culture destination
American Tobacco Campus: Visit Here
- Tech hub
- Entertainment venues
- Restaurants
- Durham Bulls stadium
Brightleaf District: Visit Here
- Historic warehouses
- Unique shops
- Restaurants
- Art galleries
Central Park District: Visit Here
- Farmers market
- Food hall
- Breweries
- Creative businesses
**Popular Neighborhoods**
*Trinity Park
- Historic homes
- Near Duke East
- Tree-lined streets
- Walking distance to downtown
*Duke Forest
- Established neighborhood
- Large lots
- Research triangle access
- Nature trails
*Hope Valley
- Golf Community
- Luxury homes
- Historic District
- Country club
- Growing Areas
*Southpoint
- Shopping district
- New Construction
- Family-friendly
- Easy highway access
*Research Triangle Park
- Tech companies
- Modern developments
- Mixed-use communities
- Innovation hubs
*Must-Know Resources
City Services: https://durhamnc.gov
Chamber: https://durhamchamber.org
Downtown Durham: https://downtowndurham.com
Durham Parks: https://www.dprplaymore.org
Events: https://discoverdurham.com
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