Known most for its three prominent cities (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill), "the Triangle" also includes locales like Wake Forest, Cary, Apex, Garner, Knightdale and more with the boundaries expanding as fast as the population. Consistently ranked high atop the "Best Places To Live" report by US News, the area offers affordable housing, award-winning education, exceptional employers, emerging food scene and a vast amount of parks, lakes, and other recreational opportunities.