About
Raleigh
Raleigh
has been touted as one
of the best places to
live and work in the United
States by numerous news
magazines and publications
for several years. Located
in central North Carolina,
Raleigh is home to cutting
edge technology, state
of the art health care
facilities, highly sought
after schools and universities,
top notch college and
professional sports teams,
and diverse cultural arts
programs.
Research
Triangle Park is home
to many technological
companies and is nestled
amongst a lush natural
park like setting. For
stress relief, workers
can enjoy jogging trails,
softball fields, and volleyball
courts. With employers
such as IBM, Nortel Networks,
Cisco Systems, GlaxoSmithKline,
Sony Ericsson, Bayer Cropscience,
and many more, it’s
no wonder why people from
all over the world flock
to the Triangle for job
opportunities.
Speaking
of park like settings,
the Raleigh Parks and
Recreation System has
preserved over 40 miles
of walking trails and
over 7,300 acres of greenways.
The trails and greenways
intertwine around lakes
and into and around neighborhoods.
William B. Umstead Park
in north west Raleigh
is another draw for those
who crave the outdoors.
Nestled amongst 5,400
acres and accessible from
two major highways, it’s
a perfect getaway for
a long hike and wildlife
watching.
Arts and sports enthusiasts won’t be disappointed either. One can see Broadway productions such as Phantom of the Opera and Fiddler on the Roof at the BTI Center for Performing Arts. The North Carolina Museum of Art, which just underwent a major renovation and expansion, houses pieces from all over the globe. Downtown, the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Natural Science stand next to each other across from the Capital Building. A few blocks away, one can watch breathtaking IMAX movies at Marbles Kid's Museum, “the worlds’ first interactive museum about the world”. The RBC Sports and Entertainment Arena just off Interstate 40 is the place for 2006 Stanley Cup Champions Carolina Hurricanes’ fans to cheer on the team or attend a concert off season.
Diverse
in culture, strong in
economy growth, Raleigh
is just waiting for you
to call it home!
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