Thompson Gym, Raleigh

#182 among attractions in Raleigh

Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

Thompson Gym, built in 1925, was the indoor arena of North Carolina State University until Reynolds Coliseum opened in 1949. The facility hosted mainly basketball games, including the Southern Conference men's basketball tournament from 1933 to 1946. Reynolds Coliseum has since been replaced by PNC Arena. ()

Coordinates: 35°46'58"N, 78°40'1"W

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HillsboroughRaleigh United States

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Thompson Gym – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: NCSU Belltower, Pullen Park Carousel, Reynolds Coliseum, Joel Lane Museum House.

~1600 ftNE
Universities and schools
NCSU Belltower, Raleigh
8 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...
~1370 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Pullen Park Carousel, Raleigh
7 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.
~940 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh
5 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 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joel Lane Museum House, Raleigh
25 min walk • The Joel Lane House, also known as Wakefield, was built in 1769 and is now a restored historic home and museum in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is the oldest dwelling in Wake County and contains collections of 18th century artifacts and period furnishings.
~900 ftSE
Park, Playground
Pullen Park, Raleigh
5 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.
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Doak Field, Raleigh
20 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.
0.6 miN
Concerts and shows, Garden, Theater
Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh
16 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.
1 miE
Church
Hillyer Memorial Christian Church, Raleigh
26 min walk • Hillyer Memorial Christian Church is a historic church in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina located on Hillsborough Street. The church is affiliated with the Disciples of Christ. The current church was built in 1915.
~1960 ftNW
Library
D. H. Hill Library, Raleigh
10 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.
~1950 ftNE
Church
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, Raleigh
10 min walk • Pullen Memorial Baptist Church is a Baptist church known for its progressive theology located in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, right beside North Carolina State University.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Natural history museum
North Carolina State University Insect Museum, Raleigh
12 min walk • The NCSU Insect Museum is the center for research and training in insect systematics and biodiversity informatics at North Carolina State University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thompson Gym?

Nearby attractions include Pullen Park, Raleigh (5 min walk), Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh (5 min walk), NCSU Belltower, Raleigh (8 min walk), Harwell Hamilton and Jean Bangs Harris House and Office, Raleigh (9 min walk).

How to get to Thompson Gym by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thompson Gym:

Bus

Pullen Rd at Cates Ave • Lines: 11, 11L (3 min walk)
Cates Ave at Jensen Dr • Lines: 11 (3 min walk)

Train

Raleigh (30 min walk)