Capitol Heights Historic District, Raleigh

Name: Capitol Heights Historic District
Address: Raleigh, United States

#132 among attractions in Raleigh

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Capitol Heights Historic District is a historic post-World War II neighborhood and national historic district located just north of the city of Raleigh, North Carolina. Built between about 1946 and 1949, the district currently encompasses 87 contributing buildings. ()

Coordinates: 35°47'26"N, 78°37'19"W

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North Central (Oakwood Park)Raleigh United States

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Capitol Heights Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Market, The Pour House Music Hall, Mordecai House, North Carolina Executive Mansion.

1.3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
City Market, Raleigh
33 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.
1.2 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh
32 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.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Mordecai House, Raleigh
17 min walk • The Mordecai House, built in 1785, is a registered historical landmark and museum in Raleigh, North Carolina that is the centerpiece of Mordecai Historic Park, adjacent to the Historic Oakwood neighborhood.
0.9 miSW
Historical place, Architecture
North Carolina Executive Mansion, Raleigh
24 min walk • The North Carolina Executive Mansion is the official residence of the governor of North Carolina and their family. Building began in the year 1883 and it was designed by architects Samuel Sloan and A.G. Bauer. The first occupants, Governor Daniel G.
1.6 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh
42 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.
~1630 ftSW
Reportedly haunted, Cemetery
Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh
8 min walk • Historic Oakwood Cemetery was founded in 1869 in North Carolina's capital, Raleigh, near the North Carolina State Capitol in the city's Historic Oakwood neighborhood.
1 miSW
Cemetery
City Cemetery, Raleigh
25 min walk • The City Cemetery of Raleigh, also known as Old City Cemetery, was authorized in 1798 by the North Carolina General Assembly as Raleigh's first burying ground.
1.3 miSW
35°46'32"N • 78°38'11"W
Artspace, Raleigh
34 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~600 ftW
35°47'27"N • 78°37'26"W
Oakwood Dog Park, Raleigh
3 min walk • Park, Playground
0.9 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
All Saints Chapel, Raleigh
23 min walk • All Saints Chapel is a historic Episcopal chapel in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It is a wedding venue and was formerly the home of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
0.4 miS
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Historic Oakwood, Raleigh
11 min walk • Historic Oakwood is a neighborhood in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, on the National Register of Historic Places, and known for its Historic Oakwood Cemetery, its many Victorian houses and its location close to the Mordecai Plantation Manor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Capitol Heights Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Oakwood Dog Park, Raleigh (3 min walk), Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh (8 min walk), Madonna Acres Historic District, Raleigh (11 min walk), Historic Oakwood, Raleigh (11 min walk).

How to get to Capitol Heights Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Capitol Heights Historic District:

Bus

Glascock St at State St • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)
Bennett St at Glascock St • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)