Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky, Raleigh

Name: Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky
Address: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, 27607, United States
Telephone: (919) 839-6262

#42 among attractions in Raleigh

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Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky, Raleigh

Facts and practical information

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. The artwork is situated in woodland with other large sculptures and is accessed along a woodland path. ()

Coordinates: 35°48'22"N, 78°41'57"W

Address

2110 Blue Ridge RdNorthwest RaleighRaleigh 27607 United States

Contact

(919) 839-6262

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Day trips

Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.2 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Carter–Finley Stadium, Raleigh
31 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.
~830 ftNW
Museum
North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
4 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 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dorton Arena, Raleigh
27 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 miS
Park, Garden, Nature and wildlife
JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh
21 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 miSW
Fair
North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh
26 min walk • 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.
1 miE
Modernist architecture
Paul and Ellen Welles House, Raleigh
27 min walk • Paul and Ellen Welles House, also known as the Robert and Anne Dahle House, is a historic home located at Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, and is a two-story, split level Modern Movement-style dwelling.
0.9 miNW
35°48'43"N • 78°42'47"W
Prairie Ridge Ecostation, Raleigh
23 min walk • Park
~1770 ftNW
Museum
East Building, Raleigh
9 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.
0.9 miSE
Street
Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
24 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 miS
Neighbourhood
Berry O'Kelly Historic District, Raleigh
25 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.
1.3 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Method Road Soccer Stadium, Raleigh
33 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 Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky?

Nearby attractions include North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh (4 min walk), East Building, Raleigh (9 min walk), JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh (21 min walk), Prairie Ridge Ecostation, Raleigh (23 min walk).

How to get to Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky:

Bus

Blue Ridge Rd at District Dr • Lines: 27 (11 min walk)
Blue Ridge Rd at Westchase Blvd • Lines: 100, 27 (15 min walk)

Train

North Carolina State Fair (27 min walk)