[:en]A Tale of Two Cities: Boston vs. Raleigh[:]

[:en]A cultural comparison of Boston and Raleigh, the capital
city of the state of North Carolina, the state’s second most
populous city, and the home of our November Affiliate of the Month,
Hodge & Kittrell
Sotheby’s International Realty
.

Bothknown for their research and technology roots and collegiate
sports, the transient cities of Boston and Raleigh lure more
residents every year with their flourishingjob markets that are
growing faster than most others in the United States.

Many who call the Raleigh and Boston metro areas home are young,
friendly, diverse, and with astrong sense of community. They enjoy
dining out in local restaurantsmany of which have earned national
accoladesand gathering over craft beers in one of many
microbreweries.Both citiesencompass beautiful green spaces,
family-friendly museums, and flourishing art and music scenes
defined by monthly gallery walks, summer concerts, and music
festivals. And from Raleigh’s Civil War Walking Tour to Boston’s
Freedom Trail, each city is a natural playground for history
lovers.

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estate experts covers nearly every corner of the world. Looking to
make the move to North Carolina? Contact our Relocation Director,
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Raleigh

464,758 (2017)

City population

Boston

685,094 (2017)

A southern charm feel
with the hustle of a city
City
culture

A flourishing city with something for
everyone: rich history, diverse neighborhoods, a bustling theater
district, and some of the most renowned higher education
institutions in the nation.

Total Construction Solutions

BMC

Largest
companies

State Street Bank

Fidelity Investments

John Hancock

Hopscotch

Music festivals

Boston Calling

A world-record-breaking 378 unique
draft taps at the Raleigh Beer Garden

Famed
beer
Samuel Adams

Barbecue

Krispy Kreme Donuts

Famed
food

Clam chowder

Dunkin Donuts

North Carolina Museum of Natural
Sciences

Tourist
attractions

Faneuil Hall

PNC Arena

Hockey
stadiums

TD Garden

Glenwood South

College
gathering places
Harvard Square

Aquedect at West Street

Tunneling
projects

Big Dig

North Carolina State Capitol

Iconic landmarks

Old State House

USS Constitution

The Great Raleigh
Trolley
Popular
tours

Swan Boats, Boston Duck Tours

City of Oaks
Marathon
Marathons

Boston Marathon

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