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Here are my straightforward answers to questions I have received for buying and selling homes in the NC Triangle area.

Dear Amy,

I just moved to Holly Springs to start a new job. I loved to play tennis, pickleball and hike back in Denver. What are the hottest sports here?

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First of all, welcome to the Triangle! We have a variety of sports people play here. Some are outdoor but we have great indoor sport options too

Disc Golf

Disc golf is popular in the Triangle, with numerous courses in public parks. Click here a list of disc golf in the Triangle.

Golf

The Triangle is home to 20+ golf courses, both public & private. There are also multiple locations of high-tech driving ranges such as Top Golf, Drive Shack, and more.

Esports Competitions

The Triangle is emerging as a hub for esports, with several local tournaments and events. The area has gaming lounges and venues that host competitive gaming events across various titles like League of Legends and Fortnite.

Martial Arts and Boxing

Numerous dojos and gyms offer training in martial arts, boxing, and MMA, catering to both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Motorsports - Virginia International Raceway (VIR)

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Location: Approximately 1.5 hours from the Triangle

Highlights:VIR offers a variety of motorsport events, including car and motorcycle races. It’s a popular destination for motorsport fans and offers opportunities for driving experiences on the track.

Pickleball & Tennis

Public and private courts are widely available throughout the Triangle, with many clubs offering lessons, leagues, and tournaments.

Rock Climbing

The Triangle has several indoor rock climbing gyms, such as Triangle Rock Club (https://trianglerockclub.com/), which offer bouldering, top-rope climbing, and lead climbing. Outdoor climbing can be found at locations like Pilot Mountain.

Running and Cycling

The area has a strong running and cycling community, with numerous trails, greenways, and events like the Raleigh Half Marathon and the Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run. The American Tobacco Trail is popular for both running and cycling.

Water Sports

On Jordan Lake and Falls Lake you can bring your own kayak, paddleboard, or boat. Several area parks allow paddleboard and canoe rentals including Lake Crabtree, Lake Johnson , and Bond Park, There are private companies available to rent equipment for the larger area lakes including Jordan Lake, Falls Lake, and Kerr Lake. For swimming, there are swim clubs, aquatic centers, public pools, and several YMCAs throughout the Triangle with indoor and outdoor pools.

Youth Sports Leagues

The Triangle offers a variety of youth sports leagues, including soccer, baseball, basketball, dance teams, tennis, gymnastics, cheerleading, volleyball, lacrosse, swimming and hockey. Organizations like Triangle United Soccer, Triangle Tennis Club, Bounding Bulldogs and Carolina Junior Hurricanes are popular among families.

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