Review of Raleigh, North Carolina


I love the town
Star Rating - 2/26/2008
As a 57 year old, I have lived in five other NC cities, four Virgina cities and three SC cities and I prefer Raleigh. I travel considerably in my profession and have been to 24 countries and 45 states. I can say with reasonable certainty that Raleigh is a wonderful place to live (having resdied there for 13 years). For example, I lived in Charlotte for five years and prefer Raleigh to Charlotte any day of the week. My wife and I are empty nesters but I would agree Raleigh is a little more suitable for the family crowd than singles. I have two single sons (in their 30's) who will agree that the single scene, unless you are college age, can be a bit limiting.

I travel to California every month (and have for about 12 years), spending at least two weeks and sometimes three there and prefer Raleigh and NC to any part of California. I love visiting California--but a visit is temporary fortunately. I always look forward to returning home.

If you can't culture--you aren't looking. We have dance, ballet, museums, plays, etc. I suggest you get a copy of the Independent and find some neat activities. Take it from someone who has traveled all over the world--there is no perfact--only wonderful ones--and Raleigh is my wonderful city.

If you have questions on the city and what it has to offer--email me at p_ingalls@msn.com. But if you just want to slam it--pass me by.
Preston | Raleigh, NC
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My family is thinking about moving to Raleigh from Minneapolis in the coming year for personal reasons. We're both in the healthcare field. My kids are resisting, unfortunately they do not have a choice in this matter. I have so far read very positive reviews. Our problem now is to decide where to live. I don't want to rely on Realtor to tell me the truth since their main goal is to make a sale rather than look-out for me (Learned from experience. Once biting twice shy). Our housing preference is an older mature neighborhood, middle to upper class where the community has excellent public school (elem and high). Would anyone be kind enough to recommend specific areas to look before we consult a realtor. We will like to hear from the real residents of Releigh
Afua | Minneapolis, MN | Report Abuse
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