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Raleigh is the capitol city of North Carolina. Located about half-way between the coastal region and the mountain region or North Carolina, Raleigh is the perfect spot for individuals and families to live, work and play!

What makes Raleigh so great? So many things! Location, entertainment, dining, education, you name it! Raleigh is a hub to all of these and more.

Whether you love to hike in the mountains on a clear spring day, or trek through the snow in the winter time, Raleigh is only a few hours drive to either the Blue Ridge, Smoky or Appalachian mountains.

Perhaps the beach is where your family loves to play for the summer time! Hop in the car and within a couple of hours you and yours can be soaking in the rays at any one of NC's fabulous beaches, or researching mysterious pirate lore at one of the islands of the Outer Banks!

Raleigh NC, is a fantastic place for business. Although Raleigh is not considered a metropolitan, like the other largest city in North Carolina, Charlotte. There are many business benefits to Raleigh. The ability to network quickly with the right business circles is readily available. Such networking events as BNI - For smaller business. Capital City Club, Cardinal club, both down town Raleigh. Of course the Raleigh chamber of commerce, as well as popular surrounding chambers of commerce local favorite is the Morrisville chamber of commerce. Depending on your field of business there are many well known groups and individuals who have networking groups in Raleigh. Of course there are Triangle Tweet-ups. And Triangle Interactive Marketing Association for those that are in technology and marketing fields. Down town Raleigh is where major banks, law firms and of course the government call home. Midtown Raleigh and North Raleigh are also big areas for business in the Raleigh NC area.

Not only is Raleigh a super convenient location to get to the mountains or the beach when you want something to do, Raleigh is home to many of NC's best places to visit right in town! Want to learn about dinosaurs or rock formations? Interested in seeing some great NASCAR memorabilia? Been waiting to see the latest art exhibit on a national tour? You can all here in Raleigh with a trip to one of the many museums like the North Carolina Museum of Natural History or the North Carolina Museum of Science. These are only two of the amazing places to spend hours browsing around and learning about our history. Raleigh is also home to the NC Art Museum and the Marbles Children's Museum! If you are a history buff then you will enjoy strolling the sidewalks of downtown Raleigh and visiting the state capitol building or making a reservation to tour the executive mansion of the governor!

Whatever you want to do to spend your leisure time in Raleigh, you're guaranteed a great time with any one of these - and more - attractions and sites!