RALEIGH

Raleigh is the capital city of the state of North Carolina as well as it’s second most populous city. Known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees which line the streets in the heart of the city, it is also one of the fastest-growing cities in the country with an MSA estimated population of over a million residents.

Home to North Carolina State University, Raleigh is the largest corner of the Research Triangle area. The "Triangle" nickname originated after the 1959 creation of the Research Triangle Park, located in Durham & Wake Counties. Raleigh is also home to numerous cultural, educational, and historic sites. The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Raleigh features three theater venues and serves as the home for the North Carolina Symphony and the Carolina Ballet Conservatory. Walnut Creek Amphitheatre is a large music amphitheater located in southeast Raleigh. Museums in Raleigh include the North Carolina Museum of Art in West Raleigh, the Contemporary Art Museum in downtown’s warehouse district, as well as the North Carolina Museum of History and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences located next to each other near the State Capitol, also downtown. Raleigh is also home of the Carolina Hurricanes, a professional NHL hockey franchise, who play home games in the PNC Arena.

For years, Raleigh has attracted people from all over the country because of its quality of life and its dynamic business environment. It is a diverse community with excellent schools, great shopping and plenty of places to get away and enjoy a weekend afternoon. There are numerous restaurants featuring everything from home cooked barbeque to exotic Asian fares. For years Raleigh has received national recognition as a top ten city in numerous quality of life categories. Learn more about Raleigh HERE.