Triangle Recreation
We have something for everyone in Wake County, from the avid outdoorsperson to the cultural aficionado.
- Get the low down on our breathtaking recreational spaces (parks, beaches and mountains).
- Explore our exquisite arts and cultural scene.
- Enjoy endless options for shopping and dining.
- Check out our championship spectator sports.
"Best Of" Top Honors
The Raleigh area is highly desirable and has many award winning features that has resulted in skyrocketing growth. Here are a few of our awards and accolades:
- Among Best Music Scenes Right Now (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill) — Rolling Stone, February 2020
- #2 in 2020 Quality of Life Ranking (Raleigh) — Numbeo, January 2020
- #5 Among America’s Top 10 Most Dynamic Mid-Sized Cities (Raleigh) -— Point2 Homes, November 2019
- #4 Among 6 Incredible U.S. Cities Hiding in Plain Sight (Raleigh) — Matador Network, July 2019
- Among the Best Cities for Singles in the United States (Raleigh) — Insurify.com, February 2019
- #6 Among World's Top 10 Beer Destinations for 2019 (Raleigh) — Vinepair, January, 2019
- Raleigh is #2 in The 10 Best Big Cities to Live in Right Now — Money, November 2018
- #2 Among The Best Places for Business and Careers (Raleigh) — Forbes, October 2018
- #3 Among America's Biggest Boomtowns (Raleigh) — Magnify Money, August 2018
- Raleigh Takes the Top Spot On a List of the 100 "Best Cities to Drive in" — WalletHub, July 2018
- Raleigh is 1 of 10 Cities Primed for Economic Growth & Opportunity in 2018 — CardRates.com, February 2018
- Raleigh & Durham, North Carolina is Ranked #13 in Best Places to Live — U.S. News & World Report, February 2018
- Raleigh in Top 10 Best Cities in America to Live — 24/7 Wall St., November 2017
- Raleigh is #2 Most Educated City in the Country — Forbes, October 2017