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Welcome to Cary, North Carolina!

Renowned for its natural beauty, top universities and colleges, vibrant business community, and of course BBQ and sweet tea, the Tar Heel state has much to offer residents and visitors alike. Cary, the self-proclaimed technology town of North Carolina, is one of the thriving communities that comprise the fast-growing Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area known as “The Triangle”. Home to many high-tech industries and higher education institutions, such as NC State University (Raleigh), Duke University (Durham), and the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), the area has one of the highest concentrations of PhDs in the country. Repeatedly on various “top ten best places to live” lists, the Triangle is a mere two hours from the coast and three hours from the Great Smokey Mountains.

Fun Facts About the Area

  1. Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, earns the nickname “Smithsonian of the South” because its many world-class museums are among the biggest and best in the Southeast. In fact, Raleigh is home to the country’s first state owned art museum.
  2. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the oldest state university in the country.
  3. North Carolina is the largest producer of sweet potatoes in the U.S.
  4. The Research Triangle Park (RTP) is one of the oldest and largest science parks in the U.S. with over 170 companies employing more than 52,000 people.
  5. North Carolina offers drivers over 78,000 miles of paved roads. That’s more than any other state in the country.
  6. Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park blends technology with nature. This 7,000 seat venue offers a perfect place to combine a picnic with a concert or movie.
  7. The Tar Heel state boasts over 120 species of trees. That’s more than can be found from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean.
  8. Carolina BBQ consists of chopped, slow cooked pork served on a bun or as an entrée with coleslaw and hushpuppies. Eastern Carolina BBQ features a vinegar-based sauce, while Western Carolina BBQ uses a tomato-based sauce. For a true Carolina experience, don’t forget the sweet tea!
  9. North Carolina’s 250-mile Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the country’s top natural destinations.
  10. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts was founded in Winston-Salem.