Dix Hill, Raleigh

Name: Dix Hill
Address: Raleigh, United States

#174 among attractions in Raleigh

Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture

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Dix Hill is the informal name for a high, rolling expanse of land and national historic district located at Raleigh, North Carolina. The district encompasses 18 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 3 contributing structures. It includes notable examples of Colonial Revival, Bungalow / American Craftsman, and Stick Style / Eastlake movement architecture. The Dorothea Dix Hospital, a historic institution caring for the mentally ill, was located on the site. The hospital buildings were developed between about 1856 and 1940. ()

Coordinates: 35°46'6"N, 78°39'15"W

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Southwest Raleigh (Dix Hill)Raleigh United States

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Day trips

Dix Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Market, Pullen Park Carousel, Reynolds Coliseum, Joel Lane Museum House.

1.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
City Market, Raleigh
30 min walk • City Market in Raleigh is a market located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in October, 1914. It became known as a historic place when Raleigh City Council secured a grant from the North Carolina Division of Archives & History to study the architectural resources surrounding Moore Square, in 1980.
1 miNW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Pullen Park Carousel, Raleigh
25 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.
1.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh
35 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joel Lane Museum House, Raleigh
18 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.
0.8 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
22 min walk • Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is the main venue for the performing arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. The naming rights to the center currently are held by Duke Energy, which purchased them from the city in 2005 for a 20-year term at the cost of $7.5 million.
1.1 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh
30 min walk • The Pour House Music Hall is a music venue located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Pour House was opened in 1997 by Eric Mullen but eventually changed hands in 2012 to current owner Adam Lindstaedt.
1 miNE
Museum, History museum
Pope House Museum, Raleigh
25 min walk • The Pope House Museum, built in 1901, is a restored home once owned by Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, a prominent African-American citizen of Raleigh, North Carolina.
0.7 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh
19 min walk • The Red Hat Amphitheater is an amphitheatre in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is adjacent to the Raleigh Convention Center. The Raleigh Amphitheater books acts through an agreement with Live Nation, and is owned and operated by the City of Raleigh.
~1770 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Ray Price Harley-Davidson, Raleigh
9 min walk • Legends of Harley Drag Racing Museum is a museum located on the second floor of the Harley-Davidson dealership in Raleigh, North Carolina.
0.9 miN
Church
Hillyer Memorial Christian Church, Raleigh
24 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.
1.1 miNE
35°46'32"N • 78°38'11"W
Artspace, Raleigh
29 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dix Hill?

Nearby attractions include Dix Park, Raleigh (8 min walk), Ray Price Harley-Davidson, Raleigh (9 min walk), Boylan Heights, Raleigh (11 min walk), Montfort Hall, Raleigh (16 min walk).

How to get to Dix Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dix Hill:

Bus

Lake Wheeler Rd at Fuller St • Lines: 21 (4 min walk)
Western Boulevard & Boylan Avenue • Lines: 300, 305 (6 min walk)

Train

Raleigh (19 min walk)