Welcome to the Triangle!

Raleigh and its neighboring communities are centrally located in North Carolina and just alongside the East Coast. Not only is the Triangle known for its ever-growing city life with just a touch of country charm, it is also known for it's endless opportunities to discovering the historic preservation, family fun, entertainment, shopping, dining, arts and culture, and outdoor recreation.

Quick Facts

• Raleigh was founded in 1792, named after Sir Walter Raleigh.
  
  
• Nicknamed "City of Oaks" for maintaining the area's woods and parks.
  
  
• Size of Wake County is approximately 830 square miles with a population of 775,000.
  
  
• Winter temperatures range from 20's to 50's.
  
  
• Summer temperatures range from 70's to 90's.
  
  
• Area is accessible through major highways and interstates (I-40 and I-85), bus transportation through CAT (Capital Area Transit) and TTA (Triangle Transit Authority), the Amtrak railway, and by airline to and from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
  
  
• Home to many museums including the N.C. Museum of Art, NC Museum of History, N.C Museum of Natural Sciences, Legends of Harley Drag Racing, and many more!
  
  
• Arts & Culture locations such as Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek, NC Symphony, Opera Company of North Carolina, Carolina Ballet, and the North Carolina Theatre.
  
  
• Access to local activities such as golf, hiking, biking, dog parks, garden tours, park exploring, and more.