Welcome to the Capital of North Carolina
Known as "the City of Oaks," Raleigh is known for being the capital of North Carolina—but this growing city has so much more to offer than you might expect.
Here, you'll discover a variety of unique neighborhoods, ranging from historic Mordecai, bustling Downtown, and surprisingly suburban North Raleigh. As if that isn't enough, Raleigh also features some of the best shopping and dining destinations in the Triangle, as well as endless employment opportunities with major international corporations.
Raleigh is the perfect place to settle down if you're looking for a blend of urban convenience and Southern charm. If you're ready to learn a bit more about the area, I'd love to show you around!
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Quick Facts
Getting Around
Durham: 31 minutes
Cary: 17 minutes
Airport: Raleigh Durham International Airport
Demographics
Population: 469,298
Average List Price: $541,000
Average Sale Price: $309,000
Spotlights of Raleigh
PNC Arena
Want to cheer on the local team, check out some college sports, or attend a concert? You can do it all at PNC Arena! This spacious event space is home to both the Carolina Hurricanes and the NC State Wolfpack, which means there's always something going on. It's also a popular venue for musical artists and public speakers, too.
North Carolina Museum of Art
Raleigh features some pretty amazing museums, but the North Carolina Museum of Art is easily one of the best. The NCMA opened in 1956 and was the first major museum in the country to be established by state funding. Today, it offers more than 40 galleries, rotating special exhibitions, and the nation's largest outdoor museum park.
State Farmers Market
Want to support North Carolina's farmers and artisans? Then you have to check out the State Farmers Market. Hundreds of vendors set up shop every day to provide fresh produce, meats, seafood, and baked goods. There's also an on-site restaurant that features cuisine crafted from locally-sourced ingredients!
Raleigh Attractions
What You'll LOVE in Raleigh
Parks & Recreation
Want to get out and enjoy the Carolina blue sky? Raleigh might seem like a metropolitan hub, but the city actually maintains 8,100 acres of parks, 78 miles of greenways, 22 community centers, 112 tennis courts, and five public lakes.
William B. Umstead State Park is one of the most popular green spaces in the city, especially if you love hiking or camping. Recently renovated Pullen Park also has tons of attractions, such as a vintage carousel, that kids absolutely adore.
Public Schools
Raleigh is currently zoned for Wake County Public Schools, the largest and one of the top-performing districts in the entire state. WCPSS serves more than 160,000 students in the area and employs 10,400+ teachers.
Here, students can take advantage of various specialized curriculums and even attend magnet schools that focus on their unique interests. Many graduates also go on to attend one of the many nearby universities, such as North Carolina State or the University of North Carolina.
Shopping & Dining
International cuisine, Southern favorites, and refined classics all come together to diversify Raleigh's blossoming culinary scene. Residents love Beasley's Chicken + Honey for its delectable fried chicken, and nearby 42nd Street Oyster Bar serves up some of the best seafood in town.
Want to check out some of the Triangle's top retail destinations? Raleigh's Cameron Village and Crabtree Valley Mall both feature tons of locally owned stores and larger chains that you know and love!
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