Raleigh, North Carolina

Often referred to as a “city in a park,” Raleigh is replete with lush vegetation and home to 10,000 acres of parkland. 

Its bevvy of historic attractions, free museums and educational institutions have earned it the nickname “Smithsonian of the South.”

While the family friendly city has small-town Southern charm, it’s also a metropolis with a thriving job market. Raleigh is a part of the Research Triangle Park, a growing area home to 200+ companies in the technology, healthcare and education industries. It’s also central to major colleges like Duke, NC State, UNC – Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest.