Year after year, the superlatives continue to pour in about the Triangle area’s quality of living: Money Magazine’s Best Place to Live in America, Fortune’s Best City for Business and one of Redbook’s Top Ten Cities for Working Mothers. Other accolades come from residents themselves: 90% of residents recently polled would move here again. The Triangle is known for its NCAA basketball championships, renown medical research facilities, NHL hockey franchise, Triple-A baseball team with a gleaming downtown stadium, award-winning schools, celebrated orchestra and—last but not least—excellent weather. In all, it’s a great place to live.

Whether your interest turn toward education, career opportunity or entertainment, there’s just no place like the Triangle. With 3 universities ranked among US News’ top 50 colleges- Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University – the Triangle attracts brilliant minds and is home to thousands of world-class educators, avid researchers and medical professionals. Research Triangle Park – the largest corporate research park in the country – is home to more than 100 cutting edge research and development companies and fertile ground for entrepreneurs. When it’s time to play the hardest part is choosing between our diverse offering of cultural events, abundant parks, athletic events, shopping, dining or a weekend exploration of the breath taking mountains and sparkling beaches. The continuous accolades create an expectation of excellence in the region’s quality of life, and with few exceptions, the region delivers.

The endearing charm of the Triangle is also reflected in the diverse communities that spread from corner to corner. You’ll find restored brick warehouses, eclectic urban settings, pristine suburban neighborhoods, golf course homes and sprawling horse farms. From bustling city life to small, charismatic towns there is a setting for everyone and a place you’re sure to feel at home in the Triangle.

Accolades

• No. 1 Best Place (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) to Live—MSN House & Home’s America’s Places to Live 2003
• No. 1 Best Place (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) to Live and Work—Employment Review, June 2003
• No. 1 Up and Coming State (North Carolina) in the World of Biotechnology—Ernst & Young, Outlook, May/June 2003
• No. 3 Best Place (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) For Business And Careers—Forbes, May 9, 2003
• No. 4 Picture Perfect Metro (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill)—Plants, Sites & Parks, March 2003
• No. 4 Top Biotechnology States (North Carolina)—Plants, Sites & Parks, March 2003
• No. 1 Best Cities (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) for Education—Forbes (Places Rated Almanac, Millennium Edition), February 14, 2003
• No. 1 State (North Carolina) Business Climate—Site Selection, November 2002
• No. 1 Best Cities (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) for Education—Forbes (Places Rated Almanac, Millennium Edition), February 14, 2003
• No. 1 Healthiest Place (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) to Live – Outlook, July/August 2002