The Triangle
North Carolina's Research Triangle. Four counties of world-class dining, universities, outdoor recreation, and communities growing fast.
Durham · Wake · Orange · Chatham
What Makes the Triangle Special
World-Class Food & Drink
Durham is a MICHELIN Guide city. Raleigh's food scene is exploding. Breweries, coffee roasters, and farm-to-table dining across every county.
Universities & Innovation
Duke, UNC, NC State, and the Research Triangle Park. A region built on knowledge, research, and forward-thinking communities.
Outdoor Recreation
Umstead State Park, Eno River, Jordan Lake, Falls Lake, and hundreds of miles of greenways connecting communities.
Arts & Culture
From the Durham Performing Arts Center to the NC Museum of Art. Murals, galleries, live music, and festivals year-round.
Explore by County
Each county in the Triangle has its own identity. Discover what makes each one unique.
Durham
LiveDurham County
Also includes: RTP, Morrisville
A MICHELIN Guide city with a booming food scene, world-class universities, and a revitalized downtown. From the innovation of RTP to the soul of Hayti.
Raleigh
LiveWake County
Also includes: Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Wendell, Zebulon, Rolesville
The state capital and largest county in the Triangle. From the museums of downtown Raleigh to the craft breweries of Cary and the small-town charm of Apex and Wake Forest.
Hillsborough
LiveOrange County
Also includes: Chapel Hill, Carrboro
College-town energy meets historic preservation. Home to UNC Chapel Hill, the creative community of Carrboro, and the colonial charm of Hillsborough.
Pittsboro
LiveChatham County
Also includes: Siler City, Goldston
The fastest-growing county in North Carolina. From the artsy downtown of Pittsboro to the recreation of Jordan Lake and the multicultural community of Siler City.
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