Prairie Ridge Ecostation, Raleigh

#112 among attractions in Raleigh

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Prairie Ridge Ecostation (address: 1671 Gold Star Dr) is a place located in Raleigh (North Carolina state) and belongs to the category of park, relax in park.

It is situated at an altitude of 420 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 35°48'43"N latitude and 78°42'47"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Prairie Ridge Ecostation is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Edwards Mill Rd at Reedy Creek Rd (bus, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: East Building (museum, 16 min walk), North Carolina Museum of Art (museum, 19 min walk), PNC Arena (sport venue, 20 min walk).

Elevation: 420 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°48'43"N, 78°42'47"W

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1671 Gold Star DrNorthwest RaleighRaleigh United States

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Prairie Ridge Ecostation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miSW
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.
0.9 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Carter–Finley Stadium, Raleigh
22 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.
0.7 miSE
Museum
North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
19 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.
1.5 miSE
Park, Garden, Nature and wildlife
JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh
38 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.
0.9 miSE
Public art, Monuments and statues
Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky, Raleigh
23 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 miS
Fair
North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh
29 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.
0.6 miE
Museum
East Building, Raleigh
16 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.
1.7 miSE
Street
Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
44 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.
1.1 miS
Sport venue, Sport
State Fairgrounds Speedway, Raleigh
28 min walk • State Fairgrounds Speedway, located at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina, was a half-mile oval dirt racetrack which was the site of auto races for NASCAR's top series in 1955, 1969, and 1970.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prairie Ridge Ecostation?

Nearby attractions include East Building, Raleigh (16 min walk), North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh (19 min walk), PNC Arena, Raleigh (20 min walk), Carter–Finley Stadium, Raleigh (22 min walk).

How to get to Prairie Ridge Ecostation by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prairie Ridge Ecostation:

Bus

Edwards Mill Rd at Reedy Creek Rd • Lines: 26 (7 min walk)
Blue Ridge Rd at Reedy Creek Rd • Lines: 27 (12 min walk)