North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh

Name: North Carolina State Fair
Address: 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, 27607, United States
Telephone: (919) 821-7400

#57 among attractions in Raleigh

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Facts and practical information

The North Carolina State Fair is an annual fair and agricultural exposition held in Raleigh, North Carolina, and organized by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. ()

Coordinates: 35°47'46"N, 78°42'43"W

Address

1025 Blue Ridge RdWest RaleighRaleigh 27607 United States

Contact

(919) 821-7400

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North Carolina State Fair – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: PNC Arena, Carter–Finley Stadium, North Carolina Museum of Art, Dorton Arena.

0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
PNC Arena, Raleigh
20 min walk • PNC Arena is an indoor arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The arena seats 18,680 for ice hockey and 19,722 for basketball, including 61 suites, 13 loge boxes and 2,000 club seats. The building has three concourses and a 300-seat restaurant.
0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Carter–Finley Stadium, Raleigh
14 min walk • Wayne Day Family Field at Carter–Finley Stadium is home to the NC State Wolfpack football team. It was opened in 1966 and has grown to a seating capacity of 58,000 seats.
1 miNE
Museum
North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
26 min walk • The North Carolina Museum of Art is an art museum in Raleigh, North Carolina. It opened in 1956 as the first major museum collection in the country to be formed by state legislation and funding.
~850 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dorton Arena, Raleigh
5 min walk • J. S. Dorton Arena is a 7,610-seat multi-purpose arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina, on the grounds of the North Carolina State Fair. It opened in 1952.
0.8 miE
Park, Garden, Nature and wildlife
JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh
20 min walk • The JC Raulston Arboretum is a 10-acre arboretum and botanical garden administered by North Carolina State University, and located in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is open daily to the public without charge.
1 miNE
Public art, Monuments and statues
Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky, Raleigh
26 min walk • Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky is a site specific outdoor artwork by Chris Drury. It was commissioned by North Carolina Museum of Art in 2003 made possible by the Robert F. Phifer Bequest and located in the 146 acre museum park adjacent to the museum known as the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park at state capital Raleigh.
1.1 miN
35°48'43"N • 78°42'47"W
Prairie Ridge Ecostation, Raleigh
29 min walk • Park
1.1 miNE
Museum
East Building, Raleigh
29 min walk • The North Carolina Museum of Art is an art museum in Raleigh, North Carolina. It opened in 1956 as the first major museum collection in the country to be formed by state legislation and funding.
1.2 miE
Street
Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
30 min walk • Hillsborough Street is a business and cultural thoroughfare through Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The street serves as a center for social life among North Carolina State University and Meredith College students.
1 miE
Neighbourhood
Berry O'Kelly Historic District, Raleigh
26 min walk • The Berry O'Kelly Historic District is a 8.4 acres historic district in Raleigh, North Carolina, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. It includes the St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, built in 1923 and extended to the rear in 1999.
1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Method Road Soccer Stadium, Raleigh
31 min walk • Method Road Soccer Stadium was the on campus soccer stadium at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. The stadium was opened in the summer of 1984. Method Road held 3,000 spectators before the bleachers were removed following the construction of Dail Soccer Field. The playing field has been retained for student use.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Carolina State Fair?

Nearby attractions include Carter–Finley Stadium, Raleigh (14 min walk), PNC Arena, Raleigh (20 min walk), JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh (20 min walk).

How to get to North Carolina State Fair by public transport?

The nearest stations to North Carolina State Fair:

Bus

Hillsborough St at NC State Fairgrounds • Lines: 27 (7 min walk)
Blue Ridge Rd at Hillsborough St • Lines: 27 (7 min walk)

Train

North Carolina State Fair (7 min walk)