RTP: World renowned both for the breadth of industry and scale of companies, Research Triangle Park (RTP) is a 7,000-acre research park, the largest in the country. Home to more than 170 companies, RTP welcomes more than 40,000 employees daily. Cisco, IBM, and GlaxoSmithKline all have a presence within RTP.
What was once exclusively farmland is now a major employment and innovation hub in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. Morrisville is geographically at the epicenter of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area and features both the Research Triangle Park and the Raleigh-Durham Airport. Planned neighborhoods feature new construction with both attached townhomes and single-family homes.
Key Features
RDU Airport: A regional hub, there's no shortage of direct flights in and out of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. In addition to nonstop flights to Charlotte and Atlanta, travelers can also directly access New York City, Los Angeles, and even Paris. Delta, Southwest, American, United, and JetBlue all service RDU.
Agent Picks
Neomonde Mediterranean
Family-owned since 1977, Neomonde supplies some of the area's best restaurants with their daily bread offerings. A Lebanese cafe as well as a bakery, try the shawarma and the baklava.
Green Acres
A fully functioning farm, Green Acres is also known for its year-round festivals and a 10-acre corn maze. Owned by the Ferrell family, it's now the fourth generation that manages the land and events. You can even plan your next birthday party at Green Acres!
Lake Crabtree Park
16 miles of trails meander through Lake Crabtree Park, inviting visitors to stop and partake in myriad activities including paddle boating, fishing, picnicking, and even riding through a mountain bike skills course.