How Raleigh, NC Won Our Hearts: 33 Reasons We Love This City

Why do we love living in Raleigh, NC? And how did this Australian family end up moving to Raleigh in the first place?

Whether you are looking to move to Raleigh like us, or just visit Raleigh for a weekend to see family or friends, we are here to share with you all the reasons why we love living in Raleigh.

Where is Raleigh? We are centrally located about halfway between New York and Florida (within a day’s drive of each) and we’re close to the beach and North Carolina Mountains!

Central East Coast Location

We don’t have the big ticket tourist attractions here, it’s more of a place to live, which I like.

Not A Big Tourist Destination

There’s an exciting mix of traditional southern food and global flavors (many restaurants receiving national recognition), and with two downtown food halls the community is coming closer together. 

Thriving Restaurant Scene

This is a thriving Southern city that’s getting shaped by smart and savvy locals and is bursting with entrepreneurial spirit and energy, and it’s definitely become one of the best places to live in North Carolina!

Cool Capital City

It’s not just the food scene that has grown in prominence, and I can personally vouch that the craft beer scene is up there with the best in the nation!

Endless Breweries

Just like the food and beer scene, the coffee scene has improved considerably over the years with new places opening up regularly, and as coffee addicts, this just adds to the reasons we like living here.

The Raleigh Coffee Scene Is On The Up!

We love our walks and bike rides, and if you do too you’ll love the fact that there are 180 miles of greenway trails here. And when people ask me about things to do in Raleigh, it’s hard to beat the trail system. 

100+ Miles Of Greenway Trails

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