Located in the section of Wake County that partially extends into Durham County, Morrisville is part of the eight-county Research Triangle metropolitan region which originated after the 1959 creation of the Research Triangle Park. Although the name "the Triangle" originally referred to the universities that anchored the region (North Carolina State University, Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and the educated workforce there that made it attractive to businesses, the name now refers to its geographic location. Set out on a tour through The Triangle area's only daily walking/motorized guided tour operator, Tobacco Road Tours.
On offer are packaged tours of Historic Durham, Historic Raleigh, Raleigh Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour, Durham Dark & Mysterious Ghost Walk, Haw River Wine Trail Tours, Yadkin Valley Wine Tour, Raleigh Pub Crawl & Haunted Adventure Tour, Durham Pub Crawl & Haunted Adventure Tour, Historic Oakwood District Tour and tours to Historic Pinehurst and Historic Wilmington, NC. Outdoor devotees love this town for its unbeatable combination of plains, mountains and clear cool waters. Morrisville falls in the northeast central region of the state where the North American Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This area is known as the "fall line" because it marks the elevation inland at which waterfalls begin to appear in creeks and rivers, As a result, most of Morrisville features gently rolling hills that slope eastward toward the state's flat coastal plain. For quick outdoor relaxation, you can rent paddleboats and glide peacefully on Lake Crabtree, which is a short distance from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
If you have more time on your hands, the county is about three hours west of Atlantic Beach by car and four hours east of the Great Smoky Mountains. Other attractions in Morrisville include shopping at Grace Park and Park West Village. The town is home to Cedar Fork District Park and the East Meets West Festival celebrating Morrisville's diverse cultures from around the world. Morrisville also boasts visit the Southeast's largest indoor rock-climbing facility, the Triangle Rock Club. Staying at one of the Choice Hotels in Morrisville is a great way to explore all sides of The Triangle and our affordable rates let you keep one eye on the bottom line. Book a room online now!