Research Triangle Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Research Triangle
TheResearch Triangle, also known to the locals as theTriangle, is a region consisting of 3 anchor cities,Raleigh,Durham, andChapel Hill, and everything in between. The name, "Triangle" was originally coined to refer to the three universities, North Carolina State University, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina, all fierce rivals. One of the largest research parks in the world,Research Triangle Parkis located in the area, and has attracted both large companies and high numbers of immigrants from other parts of the United States, as well as all over the world. Leading employers such as IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, GlaxoSmithKline, and Biogen have ensured the exceptional performance of the strong economy. Both the universities and the research park are factors in the f
Research Triangle Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: