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Residents of this North Carolina lakefront community enjoy serenity combined with the luxury and conveniences of city living. Raleigh, founded in 1792 as the North Carolina state capital, is just 20 minutes from Hidden Lake, and is a part of the Triangle, an area that also includes Durham and Chapel Hill. Populated by more than 1.2 million people, the area is home to 18 colleges and universities, as well as Research Triangle Park – the largest research park in the world. Hidden Lake’s proximity to Raleigh provides residents with a wide variety of shopping, entertainment and recreation.
The quaint town of Wake Forest is just minutes away and has a thriving downtown registered as a national historic district. Known for its lively arts culture, annual local events and nine public parks, Wake Forest was incorporated in 1880 and was home to Wake Forest College until 1956 when the college moved to Winston-Salem and became Wake Forest University. Wake Forest retained its college-town feel and for more than 40 years has been home to the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. With 20,000 residents and more than 100 businesses, this town has maintained its charm while continuing to thrive as a respected Southern community.
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Sports
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Medical Facilities
The Triangle at a Glance
- Ranks second on the U.S. Census Bureau’s list of Most Educated Cities.
- Raleigh Durham International Airport is just west of Raleigh accessed by both I-40 and I-540.
- Raleigh has more than 40,000 acres of parks and a 39-mile greenway.
- The Sporting News consistently names the Triangle one of the nation’s “hottest sports markets.”
- Named second “Best Place for Business and Careers” by Forbes.
- Home to University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University and Duke University.
- Situated two hours from the Atlantic coast and three hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- Various professional sports teams and National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletic events.
- Host of annual North Carolina State Fair, the largest event in the state.
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
- RBC Center
The 30,000-seat arena is home to the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes and North Carolina State University basketball.
- Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre
Interactive museum about the world and a place for life-long learning in international education.
- Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Performing arts center including Memorial Auditorium, Fletcher Opera Theater, Meymandi Concert Hall and Kennedy Theater.
- North Carolina Symphony
A full-time, professional orchestra with 65 members performs about 60 concerts a year in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Cary metropolitan areas.
- Opera Company of North Carolina
The region’s finest operatic talents collectively represent more than a century of international arts experience in opera, dance, symphonic music and theater.
- Carolina Ballet
Launched in 1997 to serve the ever-expanding Triangle communty, the company is recognized as one of the top 10 ballet companies in the country.
- Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Unique, outdoor theater located in Cary mentioned as a place of interest by Southern Living magazine.
- Pullen Park
Founded in 1887, Pullen Park was the first public park in North Carolina. Through years of development the park now features a historic carousel, miniature train, boats, concessions, indoor aquatic center, arts center, ball fields, tennis courts and a theater.
Triangle-Area Sports
- National Hockey League team Carolina Hurricanes (2006 Stanley Cup Champions)
- AAA Minor League Baseball team Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays farm team)
- AA Minor League Baseball team Carolina Mudcats (Florida Marlins farm team)
- United Soccer League First Division team Carolina Railhawks
- National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletics at Duke University, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University
- College athletics at 15 other area colleges and universities
Recreation
- Falls Lake State Recreation Area
- Alltel Concert Pavilion
- Pullen Park
- State Fairgrounds
Area Schools
School-aged children in Hidden Lake may attend Franklin County public schools or choose from area private schools. Hidden Lake is served by Franklinton Elementary School, Cedar Creek Middle School and Franklinton High School.
Learn more about public, private and charter schools near Hidden Lake.
Medical Facilities
The Triangle area offers world-renowned health care with Duke University Health System and the system of University of North Carolina Health Care. Duke University’s Medical Center was recently named in the top seven of America’s Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. UNC Health Care is a leading public, academic system that translates its extensive research to improving the care of its patients.
In addition to all the medical resources offered in the Triangle, there are local medical centers to meet your needs.
WakeMed North Healthplex
Franklin Regional Medical Center
REX UNC Health Care, Wakefield
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