West Raleigh Historic District, Raleigh

Name: West Raleigh Historic District
Address: Raleigh, United States

#131 among attractions in Raleigh

Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture

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The West Raleigh Historic District in Raleigh, North Carolina is a national historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Located 1.5 miles west-northwest of the State Capitol, the district encompasses approximately 332 acres. Neighborhoods in the district include: Bedford Heights, Bagwell, Blue Moon Ridge, College Crest, Fairmont, Forest Hills, Harris-Chamberlain, and Wilmont. Most homes in these neighborhoods are one-story and were constructed between the 1930s to 1950s. While the district is mostly residential, churches and commercial buildings are common along Hillsborough Street. ()

Coordinates: 35°47'37"N, 78°40'27"W

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Wade (University Park)Raleigh United States

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West Raleigh Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miSE
Universities and schools
NCSU Belltower, Raleigh
21 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...
1.1 miSE
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Pullen Park Carousel, Raleigh
29 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.
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh
20 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 miSE
Park, Playground
Pullen Park, Raleigh
27 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.
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Doak Field, Raleigh
14 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.
~1980 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Garden, Theater
Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh
10 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.
0.5 miSE
Library
D. H. Hill Library, Raleigh
13 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.
0.9 miSE
Church
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, Raleigh
25 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.
0.4 miS
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.
1.1 miS
35°46'42"N • 78°40'27"W
WRAL Azalea Gardens, Raleigh
27 min walk • Park, Garden
1 miSE
Modernist architecture
Harwell Hamilton and Jean Bangs Harris House and Office, Raleigh
26 min walk • Harwell Hamilton and Jean Bangs Harris House and Office is a historic home and office located at Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. It was designed by architect Harwell Hamilton Harris and is a two-story, Modern Movement style dwelling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Raleigh Historic District?

Nearby attractions include North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station Cottage, Raleigh (5 min walk), Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh (10 min walk), North Carolina State University Insect Museum, Raleigh (12 min walk), D. H. Hill Library, Raleigh (13 min walk).

How to get to West Raleigh Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Raleigh Historic District:

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Dixie Trail at Clark Ave • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)