Living in the Triangle

What’s the best thing about living in the Triangle? Kind of hard to narrow it down to just one thing. It truly is one of the best places in the nation, if not the world, to call home. But don’t just take our word for it.

The Triangle has been found at ornear the top of “Best Places” lists foryears, and its success continues. Mostrecently, the Triangle, or a city or combinationwithin the area, has been consideredto have the No. 1 Hottest JobMarket (Business 2.0), the No. 2 BestPlace for Business (Forbes) and the No.6 Most Fun City (Cranium).

Let’s face it, what’s not to like? You’vegot world-class cuisine, arts, music, cultureand practically every recreationalactivity imaginable right in your ownbackyard, in one of the mildest overallclimes year-round anywhere. And youcan afford a lot more of a backyard herethan in many cosmopolitan areasaround the country. But don’t let reasonablereal estate values fool you intobelieving luxurious living is scarce. Itisn’t.

In fact, amply sized, custom built single-family homes are being constructedin numerous conveniently located communities,along withupscale condos inthe Triangle’s downtownareas. You’vegot suburbia withoutthe sprawl, orurban life withoutthe congestion andclaustrophobia.The Triangle issituated between thecaptivating coast ofNorth Carolina, with its sapphire-bluewaters and clean, wide beaches. Coastaltowns brimming with rich history awaityou for exploration, all within a two- tofour-hour drive. And the majestic BlueRidge Mountains, with the East Coast’shighest point, are just a few hours in theother direction.

Staying “home” is its own adventure.Spend a Saturday at one of the manymuseums in the area. Play golf or tennis,go skiing on one of several nearby lakes.Dozens of miles of wooded trails offerpremium options for biking or hiking.

Take in a professional hockey game orbear witness to some of the best collegebasketball anywhere, with four NCAAdivision teams – the University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill, DukeUniversity, North Carolina StateUniversity, and North Carolina CentralUniversity —within a 30-mile radius ofone another.

Go out! A number of restaurants featuregourmet offerings prepared bynationally renowned chefs. Try SecondEmpire in Raleigh, Four Corners inDurham, or Elaine’s in Chapel Hill. Andthe nightlife rivals any in larger cities.Glenwood South in Raleigh and thenewly gentrified downtown Durhamhave become the hot spots for high-endclubs and a thriving music scene.So, what’s the best thing about livingin the Triangle? Darn near everything!