3074 Granville Drive Raleigh, NC 27609

As North Carolina’s capital, Raleigh is a star on the map and in real life, frequently topping the lists of the country’s best places to live. It’s the largest of the three cities in the Research Triangle and boasts all the advantages of being a capital city, including a museum for every interest, a booming dining scene, and a strong and diversified economy with major employers in tech, health care, and government. But Raleigh is far from a concrete jungle, instead living up to its nicknames as “City of Oaks” and “City in a Park.” The city has 180 miles of greenways and more than 200 parks, which are beloved for their natural beauty and for the many attractions inside, including an amusement park with a miniature train and a 1911 carousel, unusual and updated playgrounds with splash pads and zip lines, and lakes with boats for rent.