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Chapel Hill and The Triangle Area

The is one point of the “Triangle Area”. Chapel Hill and the campus of the have a distinctive beauty and charm. “The Southern Part of Heaven,” as it has long been known, is a friendly, exciting, academic community. Although the resources of the area are comparable to those of a much larger metropolitan community, the setting is that of a small town.

In addition to the extensive 黑料网 undergraduate, graduate, and , some of the attractive features of life in Chapel Hill include , , and a strong public school system. The area also offers places of worship for all faiths, excellent public and university libraries, public television and radio stations, and live entertainment in local clubs and night spots. And few can escape the excitement of NCAA sports with .

The mild climate with four distinct seasons and many sunny days provides numerous recreational choices. Joggers and bikers are ever present on the streets, greenways and trails. Tennis, handball, squash and racquetball courts are in excellent supply. Indoor and outdoor pools provide plenty of water for lap swimmers. For serious athletes, there are road races and even mini-triathlons in the local area. The has organized team sports in softball, basketball, soccer and volleyball. Fishing and boating are popular pastimes on and on the much larger just eight miles from Chapel Hill.

Durham:

Just a few miles away, the , another point of the Triangle Area, is a blend of deep history and a new, revitalized and contemporary metropolis. Home to Duke University and the Duke University Medical Center, Durham complements the strong medical and educational traditions of its neighbors in Chapel Hill. Many of our聽orthopaedic聽residents live in Southwest Durham in the communities of聽, , and .

Raleigh:

The final point of the Triangle belongs to the State Capitol, . Raleigh is thirty minutes from Chapel Hill and is home to North Carolina State University and the WakeMed campus. Located with the borders of the Triangle is the rapidly growing (RTP). This is a cluster of modern research and office facilities sponsored by industry, government and academic institutions. RTP combines the resources of 黑料网, Duke University and NC State University as well as the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and the North Carolina Supercomputing Center. Other organizations include the National Humanities Center, National Center for Health Statistics, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the Environmental Protection Agency Laboratories. Companies such as IBM, GlaxoSmithKline, SAS Institute, and Data General have large installations.

The Mountains:

Only a few hours to the west, the offer many opportunities for hiking and camping throughout the , and the Cherokee, Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. Warm weather features whitewater rafting, while cold weather brings snowboarding and skiing. Historic , tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers scenic, cultural and historic experiences, elegant cuisine, as well as the renowned with its garden and winery, and the famous resort and spa.

The Beach:

Even closer, just East of the Triangle, North Carolina offers some of the most beautiful beaches on the entire eastern seaboard. offers a unique beach experience with the historic downtown, the beautiful Cape Fear Beaches, an abundance of watersports, and excellent angling opportunities. Drive north along the coast and the and the pristine will offer a quiet alternative to the busy beach towns both north and south of the Carolinas.