FAQ

What is Greater Raleigh?

Greater Raleigh encompasses the 12 municipalities in Wake County from A to Z--as in Apex to Zebulon. Raleigh is North Carolina's state capital with a population of more than 400,000, while Wake County boasts some 940,000 residents and Cary is the seventh-largest city in the state.

What is the Triangle or Research Triangle?

It is a term first coined to refer to the proximity of three major research universities and to The Research Triangle Park founded in their midst... North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University in Durham. Since then, Triangle has also been broadened to refer to the three college cities--Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Often today, it is used to refer to the eight-county Raleigh-Durham-Cary combined statistical area, a Census laborshed, or to the seven-county Triangle J Council of Governments planning region. Another economic development group, the Research Triangle Regional Partnership, defines the Triangle as a 13-county region. No matter the definition being used, the Triangle always includes Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh at its core.

Where is Raleigh-Durham International Airport located?

RDU is located along the western edge of Wake County, nearest to Morrisville, The Research Triangle Park and Cary: it is midway between downtown Raleigh and downtown Durham.. RDU is co-owned by the Cities of Raleigh and Durham and Wake and Durham counties. It is operated by the RDU Airport Authority.

What airlines fly into Raleigh?

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) offers service by nine major carriers and seven regional carriers. There are international flights to London and Toronto and direct service more than 30 destinations among the 350 daily flights.
http://www.rdu.com/airlineflightinfo/destinations.htm

Which hotels offer airport shuttles?

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How many square feet of exhibit space does the Raleigh Convention Center have?

Sun-drenched and LEED Silver-certified, the Raleigh Convention Center has 150,000 square feet of exhibit space and 212,000 square feet of overall rentable space. The center has 500,000 total square feet under its roof. Click here for more details on the new facility.

How many total square feet for the largest hotel in the Raleigh area?

The 338-room Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown offers more than 30,000 square feet of meeting space all on one level. The 353-room Sheraton Raleigh Hotel and the 273-suite Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle each provide 20,000 square feet of meeting space. Click here for more meeting facility details.

What are the luxury hotels?

Three luxury or upscale hotels have come online in recent years: The Umstead Hotel & Spa, Renaissance Raleigh Hotel at North Hills and Raleigh Marriott City Center. Read more on the first three projects.

What is the weather like?

The mild year-round climate makes it an ideal destination for meetings any time of year. This climate is also conducive to year-round golfing opportunities.

How is the golf?

When it comes to golf destinations, the state of North Carolina ranks among the most recognized in the world. With widely recognized areas such as Pinehurst and the surrounding Sandhills, Brunswick County just north of South Carolina’s Grand Strand and the scenic Blue Ridge mountains, the Tar Heel State can hold its own in any bragging-rights debate on the quality of its links. But North Carolina's ace-in-the hole in any such discussion is the quality of golf in and around its metropolitan areas. Chief among those is the Raleigh area and its 20-plus public courses that can be enjoyed year-round. Click here for more details.

Tell me about the restaurants and nightlife.

The Raleigh area is home to a wide array of dining experiences that cover the globe in style and cuisine. From bistros to brewpubs to traditional Southern fare, the area offers great restaurants and authentic atmosphere. And with more than 125 restaurants and clubs in downtown Raleigh alone, you can easily sample a range of lively nightspots and entertainment districts like Moore Square, Glenwood South or Warehouse District. Catch a live performance by a local band, dance the night away or hear a comedian at one of several comedy clubs. Here is more restaurant information and nightlife highlights.

Is Greater Raleigh a union town?

No. North Carolina overall is a "Right To Work" state.