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Real Estate in Raleigh, NC

Dix Park's 308 acres, more than 100 miles of greenway, free museums, and Research Triangle Park next door.

Living in Raleigh

Local to Coastal Realty works Raleigh as part of the Triangle. Research Triangle Park sits next door, and its 7,000 acres house hundreds of companies, including science and technology firms, government agencies, academic institutions, startups, and nonprofits.

Parks, Greenways, and Free Museums

Dorothea Dix Park covers 308 acres and is one of Raleigh's largest parks. The Capital Area Greenway system runs more than 100 miles across 28 trails. General admission to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is free, and so is the People's Collection and the Museum Park at the North Carolina Museum of Art, though some special exhibitions and programs have a charge.

Downtown, Pullen Park, and the Water

Pullen Park opened in 1887 as the first public park in North Carolina, and the City of Raleigh lists it as the fifth-oldest operating amusement park in the country. Downtown has the Warehouse District, six blocks of red-brick former industrial buildings now holding galleries, studios, and restaurants, and Glenwood South, where restaurants, shops, and galleries fill what was once a row of warehouses.

Out on the water, Lake Johnson Park covers 500 acres, 150 of them the lake itself. The Neuse River Greenway Trail adds 27.5 paved miles along the river, with boardwalks through wetlands and views of fields and the river.

Where to Eat and Drink

Here are places worth knowing in Raleigh, drawn from the area's official local guides. Menus, hours, and ownership change, so check before you go.

For more places to eat and drink, browse Visit Raleigh's restaurant directory.

Buying or Selling in Raleigh

Raleigh is often one half of a bigger plan, such as selling in the Triangle and buying near Wilmington, or relocating in from out of state. I work both ends of that move myself, and I look at current sales rather than quoting a number that went stale months ago. Whether you are buying a home in Raleigh or selling one, get in touch and we will walk through your numbers. If you are moving here, start with relocating to the Carolinas, or ask what your home is worth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is Research Triangle Park?

RTP covers 7,000 acres and houses hundreds of companies, government agencies, academic institutions, startups, and nonprofits.

Are Raleigh's big museums free?

General admission to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is free. The North Carolina Museum of Art's People's Collection and Museum Park are free too, though some special exhibitions and programs charge.

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