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From Our Residents

The Triangle is one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation and ranks nationally as one of the best places to live! With great weather, close proximity to the mountains as well as the ocean and a diverse population, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Chapel Hill, NC

The town of Chapel Hill and the campus of the University of North Carolina 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 feels like that that of a small town.

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 triathlons in the local area. The has organized team sports in basketball, soccer and volleyball. Fishing and boating are popular pastimes on and on the much larger just eight miles from Chapel Hill.

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Watch a tour of the Chapel Hill campus, learn more housing, and much more.

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Durham, NC


Just a few miles away, the , another point of the Triangle Area. Durham is a blend of deep history and a new, revitalized and contemporary metropolis. Durham is a foodie mecca, ranking at the top of several lists as a best city for millennials. Downtown is walkable, with strong culture. Home to the Durham bulls and many breweries, there is always something to do.

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From breweries to sports. Learn about the other college town in The Triangle.

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Raleigh, NC

The final point of the Triangle belongs to the State Capital, . Raleigh is home of the WakeMed campus. Raleigh is often described as “a park with a city in it.” With 1/5 of the population in their 20’s it is one of the fastest growing places in America with a vibrant and active downtown.

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Straight from the Raleigh Tourism board.

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RDU Airport

While Chapel Hill and the Triangle area have many attractions, we are also fortunate to have the top-notch international airport less than 20 miles away from the medical campus.

to over 50 continental US destinations, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle on the west coast, as well as multiple international destinations (London, Paris, Toronto, Caribbean), it’s incredibly easy to travel the world from Chapel Hill.

Hear What Resident Mark Ehlers Says About RDU

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Tons of can be found on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill and Main Street in Carrboro.