North Carolina State University, Raleigh

Name: North Carolina State University
Address: Raleigh, United States

#170 among attractions in Raleigh

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North Carolina State University, Raleigh

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North Carolina State University is a public land-grant research university in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 1887 and part of the University of North Carolina system, it is the largest university in the Carolinas. The university forms one of the corners of the Research Triangle together with Duke University in Durham and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". ()

Alternative names: Established: 1887 (137 years ago)Coordinates: 35°46'39"N, 78°41'3"W

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West RaleighRaleigh United States

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

Nearby attractions include: NCSU Belltower, Pullen Park Carousel, Reynolds Coliseum, Pullen Park.

1.3 miNE
Universities and schools
NCSU Belltower, Raleigh
34 min walk • The North Carolina State University Memorial Belltower is a 115-foot-tall free-standing bell tower on the Main Campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina Conceived as a war memorial to honor university alumni killed in World War I and the university's...
1.2 miE
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Pullen Park Carousel, Raleigh
30 min walk • The Pullen Park Carousel is a classic wood carousel at Pullen Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built in 1900, the carousel contains 52 hand-carved basswood animals, 2 chariots, 18 large gilded mirrors and canvas panels and a Wurlitzer #125 band organ made in 1924 by the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company of North Tonawanda, New York.
0.9 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh
24 min walk • William Neal Reynolds Coliseum is a multi-purpose arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, on the campus of North Carolina State University. The arena was built to host a variety of events, including agricultural expositions and NC State basketball games.
1.1 miE
Park, Playground
Pullen Park, Raleigh
29 min walk • Pullen Park is a 66.4-acre public park immediately west of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It is located on Ashe Avenue and is adjacent to the Main and Centennial campuses of North Carolina State University, covering an area between Western Boulevard and historic Hillsborough Street.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Doak Field, Raleigh
19 min walk • Doak Field is a baseball venue in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It opened in 1966 and is home to the North Carolina State University Wolfpack college baseball team of the NCAA's Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. It is named for Charles Doak, who was the head coach of the NC State baseball team from 1924–1939.
1.4 miNW
Park, Garden, Nature and wildlife
JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh
36 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.
1.3 miNE
Concerts and shows, Garden, Theater
Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh
34 min walk • Raleigh Little Theatre is a community theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina, that produces 10 to 11 full productions annually and conducts youth and adult theatre education programs.
0.7 miSE
Architecture, Library
James B. Hunt Jr. Library, Raleigh
19 min walk • The James B. Hunt Jr. Library is the second main library of North Carolina State University and is located on the University's Centennial Campus.
1 miNE
Library
D. H. Hill Library, Raleigh
27 min walk • The D. H. Hill Jr. Library is the main library at North Carolina State University. It is the third building to house the NC State University Libraries, following Brooks Hall and Holladay Hall.
1 miNE
Museum, Natural history museum
North Carolina State University Insect Museum, Raleigh
25 min walk • The NCSU Insect Museum is the center for research and training in insect systematics and biodiversity informatics at North Carolina State University.
0.6 miE
35°46'42"N • 78°40'27"W
WRAL Azalea Gardens, Raleigh
15 min walk • Park, Garden

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Carolina State University?

Nearby attractions include WRAL Azalea Gardens, Raleigh (15 min walk), Spring Hill, Raleigh (15 min walk), James B. Hunt Jr. Library, Raleigh (19 min walk), Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Raleigh (20 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to North Carolina State University:

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Gorman St at Marcom S • Lines: 12 (5 min walk)
Avent Ferry Rd at Varsity Dr • Lines: 11, 11L (7 min walk)