The University of North Carolina plays a very visible role in the life and times of Chapel Hill The lifestyle here is quiet and reflective of small town living, but charged with the culture, spirit and excitement that are unique to a college town. The campus itself offers many historical landmarks and points of interest.

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The Triangle Area has great entertainment to offer. Cultural activities, which feature very fine talent, are available year-around. UNC's theatrical and musical fare is complimented by nearby Duke University in Durham. The American Dance Festival, hosted each summer on the Duke campus, features some of the best dance companies in the United States. The Playmakers Repertory Theater at UNC and the Raleigh Little Theater offer annual series of theater productions which are well-known for the creativity and quality of production. The Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek features big name bands and artists during the long season for outdoor performances.

The recently remodeled BTI Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh provides a schedule of Broadway and off-Broadway shows as well as ballet, opera and orchestral concerts. Fine restaurants provide opportunities for dining pleasure from a wide variety of cuisines from around the world.

Sports enthusiasts will find a lot to recommend the Piedmont. Of course, there are the well-renowned local universities with their respective teams as well a professional hockey and 1A baseball teams. For those who enjoy playing sports themselves climate is conducive to outdoor activities almost any time of the year. There are generally only two months (January and February) cold enough to restrict outdoor time. But it is not unusual to have breaks in even those months when the sun shines and paths in our local woods invite hikers to savor a hint of the spring to come. Spring and fall seasons are long and mild with beautiful foliage abundant everywhere. Many people find the state a great destination for vacations.

Cost of living is moderate compared to most urban areas in the country. A wide variety of housing options exists within easy commuting range. Apartments and houses are readily available for rent and many residents have found purchase of a home an affordable option. Whether your taste in life style is for town or country living you should be able to find what you want.

The generally wholesome environment, an exceptional school system and strong community organizations of all sorts make it no wonder that living in Chapel Hill has received high ratings in national surveys. The area has enticed a significant proportion of graduates from the program to continue their professional and personal lives here after residency and the area is well known as a potential site for retirement. To many it is difficult to imagine living anywhere else once they have experienced life in Chapel Hill.