Raleigh Grows in Leaps and Bounds

Raleigh, along with Durham and Chapel Hill, is part of the Research Triangle in North Carolina. Over 300,000 residents call the city home and finding apartments in Raleigh will ensure you are close to higher education, excellent outdoor attractions, arts and culture.

As the capital of North Carolina, Raleigh offers excellent opportunities for experiencing the arts. Here you will find the North Carolina Museum of Art as well as The North Carolina Symphony and the North Carolina Museum of History. Raleigh is also home to the State Fairgrounds and the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. But, after you finish with all of the adult attractions, spend a day with your children at the Marbles Kids Museum. They will appreciate the interactive exhibits and the thrill of the IMAX theater.

Raleigh is one of those cities where residents enjoy all four seasons. Snowy winters, green springs, warm summers and colorful falls characterize the climate here. As a resident of Raleigh apartments, you can experience this beautiful weather whenever you like at parks and recreation facilities. In these parks you can find opportunities for fishing and camping while at nearby lakes you can enjoy a day on the lake boating. Golf courses as well as stables for horseback riding are available in the metro area, too. And, no matter where you are searching for apartments in Raleigh, you can enjoy proximity to natural beauty at the Joel Lane Museum House Gardens, Raleigh Municipal Rose Garden or the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens.

Students searching for apartments in the Raleigh area for college, will find convenience in living near the campuses of public institutions such as North Carolina State University and Wake Technical Community college. Private institutions such as Meredith College, Peace College, Shaw University and St. Augustine's College are also located in Raleigh.

But, if you are looking for some great shopping in the city of Raleigh and you are searching for apartments on the north side of the city, you are in luck. Crabtree Valley Mall and North Hills are located here. And, for great neighborhood shopping, check out Cameron Village found closer to downtown. You'll find unique shops and eateries conveniently located near North Carolina State University and Pullen Park.

With so many attractions and great neighborhoods in Raleigh, searching for apartments can be difficult. But, with ApartmentGuide.com's neighborhood information and detailed listings of Raleigh apartments for rent, most of the work is already done for you.