There's Lots to do in the Triangle

Theater

We are privileged here in the Triangle area to have many small theater groups, community colleges with performing arts departments and several good venues for national companies to present Broadway shows and concerts. Visit the sites below to view some of them.

Music

From Handbell Choirs to a great Symphony Orchestra to many school band activities which reach national competition levels, our area is filled with music to enjoy. Large concert halls with the latest designs for acoustical sound to outdoor concerts under the stars, you find something for everyone. Visit the sites below to learn more.

Sports

There is no end to the amount of sports activities available here. Whether your interests run to ACC basketball, hockey, football, NASCAR, soccer, baseball or more non-competitive activities, such as biking, hiking, boating, and swimming, there are activities for everyone here in the Triangle, not to mention mountains and beaches elsewhere in the state. Check out the sites below.

Professional Hockey

Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes (formerly the Hartford Whalers) came to North Carolina in 1995. In 1997 they moved to their current home in the RBC center in Raleigh, a world class facility

Professional Football

Panthers
The Carolina Panthers joined the NFL in 1993 as the first expansion team since 1976. They play in the state-of-the-art Bank of America Stadium (formerly Ericsson stadium) in downtown Charlotte (about three hours from Raleigh).

http://www.panthers.com

Professional Basketball

Bobcats
Playing in Charlotte, the Bobcats are the newest expansion team in the NBA.

http://www.nba.com/bobcats/

Sting
Also playing in Charlotte, the sting is North Carolina's entrant in the WNBA.

NASCAR Cup Auto Racing

Charlotte
Located about 3 hours from Raleigh the 1-mile track is a fan favorite, especially the Nextel Cup night race.

http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/

Rockingham
Located in South Central North Carolina the "Rock" is a one mile track with two Nextel Cup races each year.

http://www.rockingham.co.uk/

Martinsville
Located in Virginia just north of Winston-Salem, NC, this 1-mile "short track" is one of the oldest cup tracks in NASCAR.

Minor League Baseball

Durham Bulls
One of the oldest and best known minor league baseball teams the Bulls play AAA ball in a new state of the art stadium in downtown Durham.

Mudcats
The Carolina Mudcats play AA ball at the Five Counties Stadium in Zebulon NC, a short drive from the Triangle area.

College Sports

The North Carolina Research Triangle is a mecca for college sports. They include 3 NCAA 1A schools.

Participant Sports

Golf Courses - Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, Johnston, Franklin, Granville

Pubs and Clubs

Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill all join in to support many clubs and pubs in the downtown of each city. You will find ample after dark entertainment with music, dancing and dining. Ethnic delights form far away cuisine has broadened the Triangle's taste experiences. Come join the crowd and see what is happening:

Special Events

Buyers Advantage Group Realty has several special events throughout the year some of which are a Holiday Party with a visit from Santa, a wine tasting event to support the SPCA Pet Adoption Center called Bark and Wine and an upcoming K9K3 run, which will be held in downtown Raleigh. There are many ethnic and cultural festivals that take place throughout the year. More details on these and other events soon...

4th of July Eno River Festival in Durham

Visual Arts and Sciences

There are several museums in downtown Raleigh for those with interests in natural history, science and art. Chapel Hill offers many smaller art galleries and in Durham the Planetarium is always of interest to kids and grownups alike. See below for some that may interest you.

Places of Worship

Many faiths abound in all areas of the Triangle, many of which have their own private schools. Below is a good cross section, but may not include everything currently available.

Just for Kids

Museum tours, holiday parades, the State Fair, 4H Shows, city, county and state parks all give our kids interesting things to do. Since sports are of special interest to the younger set, the expansion of hockey and soccer teams in the area will fill a need for many. We have an IMAX at Exploris in Raleigh and a zoo in Asheboro, only an hour and half from Raleigh. Visit the sites for some ideas.