- #1 in its list of top 25 cities in the US for business and careers (Raleigh, NC) - Forbes Magazine
- #1 City Where Americans are Relocating (Raleigh, NC) - Forbes.com
- #1 Best Place for Business and Careers (Raleigh, NC) - Forbes.com
- #1 Fastest Growing Metropolitan Area in the Country (Raleigh-Cary, NC) - US Census Bureau
- #1 Top City for Small Business (Raleigh, NC) - Bizjournals
- #1 Healthiest Housing Market (Raleigh, NC) - Hanley Wood Market Intelligence
- #1 City with Best Economic Potential (Raleigh, NC) - FDI Magazine
- #1 Place to Retire (Durham, NC) - Money Magazine
- #1 Real Estate Market Most Likely to Appreciate (Raleigh, NC) - Forbes Magazine
- #16 America's Best Small Cities (Cary, NC) - Money Magazine......and the list goes on and on!
Government Links
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Performing Arts/Theatre/Entertainment
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Museums
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Sports
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Professional Sports
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Sports Complex
- CARY TENNIS PARK
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- Golf
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Local Parks and Gardens
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- NEUSE RIVER CANOE TRAIL
- NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN
- PULLEN PARK
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