The Triangle, area which consists of Durham, Raleigh, and
Chapel Hill is a pleasant place to live and has been at the
top of several "best places to live" charts because of
affordable housing, culture, and vacation. Yes, students can
actually own a home! Research Triangle Park, home of several
high-tech industries and pharmaceutical companies, is found at
the intersection of the Triangle.
Housing
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Housing in Durham or Chapel Hill can be found within
10 - 20 minutes from the hospital. There are several
apartment complexes nearby which also have exercises
facilities and pools. Townhouses and home are affordable
and conveniently located in communities around the city.
Information about rentals or properties for sale is
available in the Duke House Staff office.
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Childcare
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Childcare is available through multiple avenues.
Duke runs its own childcare facility with extended hours
- availability is limited. Most residents who have their
children in daycare either have a childcare professional
in their home, take their child to daycare provider, or
use a professional agency. Home childcare providers in
the Triangle area must be registered, have CPR training,
and pass a safety inspection of their
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| Recreation
Recreational opportunities are plentiful on and off
campus. Duke gyms, tennis courts, and pools are
available to housestaff.
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Sporting events are very popular because of the
strong rivalry with our neighboring universities. A
night at the Durham Athletic Park to watch a Durham
Bulls game, an afternoon watching the women of the
Carolina Courage play soccer, or the
Entertainment and Sports Arena (ESA) to catch a
Hurricane hockey match are popular pastimes among
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Golf courses can be found throughout the region. Parks and
lakes are easily accessible within the city and county areas.
Music and dance flourish with the annual Broadway at Duke
series and many other shows and concerts throughout the
Triangle.
Getaways to the stunning Smoky Mountains to the west and
the breathtaking Carolina Shores to the east provide excellent
vacation opportunities. The nearest beach is only two hours
away.
Travel
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The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is
conveniently located about 20 minutes from Durham and
has direct flights to most major cities in the
country.
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Reference
Sites:
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- Visit www.durham-nc.com and www.chocvb.org for a
virtual experience of Triangle life
- Triangle Links
- triangle.msn.com
- Durham: www.durham-nc.com
- Raleigh: www.virtualraleigh.com
- Apartment Locator web page: www.aptbook.com
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