Raleigh, North Carolina

Community
"The City of Oaks".

" Located in the heart of North Carolina, Raleigh is a friendly and vibrant city that is consistently named one of America.s best places to live and work. The Capital City has a strong mixed economy, excellent schools and universities, outstanding health care facilities, and year-round mild climate.

Raleigh actively support the arts and are home to a full-range of cultural attractions including some of the most renowned museums in the Southeast. During the summer, the Triangle takes advantage of North Carolina.s wonderful balmy evenings and beautiful sunsets by hosting performances in its beautiful outdoor theaters, parks, and gardens Raleigh is well represented in the sports world, and local fans are especially renowned for their enthusiastic support of Atlantic Coast Conference basketball and football thanks to our three "home" teams: the NC State Wolfpack in Raleigh, Duke Blue Devils in Durham, and University of North Carolina Tar Heels in Chapel Hill. Visitors will relish cheering for the National Hockey League.s Carolina Hurricanes, Women.s United Soccer Association.s Carolina Courage, and the Carolina Mudcats Professional Baseball team in the nearby town of Zebulon, along with the local fans in one of our state-of-the-art sporting facilities like the RBC Center.

These are just a few of the activities Raleigh and the Triangle have to offer. With such a wide variety of popular attractions, travelers will find there is something fun and exciting for everyone who visits or lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. "