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The district West Raleigh of Raleigh in Wake County (North Carolina) with it's 338,759 citizens West Raleigh is a district in United States about 233 mi south of Washington DC, the country's capital city.
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Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F
Morning Temperature | 5°C / 42 °F |
Evening Temperature | 15°C / 58 °F |
Night Temperature | 12°C / 53 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 55% |
Air Pressure | 1021 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North-East |
Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 77% of sky |
General Conditions | Broken clouds |
Monday, 18th of November 2024
20°C (67 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Tuesday, 19th of November 2024
19°C (66 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 20th of November 2024
17°C (63 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
The StateView Hotel Autograph Collection
Aloft Raleigh
Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel
Holiday Inn RALEIGH DOWNTOWN
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Raleigh Marriott City Center
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Crabtree Valley
Holiday Inn RALEIGH (CRABTREE VALLEY MALL)
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh (NCSU) is a public, coeducational, research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as N.C. State or simply 'State, the university is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution. The university forms one of the corners of the Research Triangle together with Duke University in Durham and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County is a county in the US state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 900,993, making it North Carolina's second most populated county. Its county seat is Raleigh, which is also the state capital. Wake County is part of the Research Triangle metropolitan region, which encompasses the cities of Raleigh and Durham, the towns of Cary and Chapel Hill, and their surrounding suburban areas.
WKNC-FM
WKNC-FM, North Carolina State University's student-run, non-commercial radio station is a College radio station broadcasting from Raleigh, North Carolina in the United States. Broadcasting with an effective radiated power of 25,000 watts, its signal covers much of the Research Triangle and outlying areas. The station is operated as part of the Department of Student Media at N.C. State and students hold all roles from DJ to general manager.
Reynolds Coliseum
William Neal Reynolds Coliseum (opened 1949) 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. It is now home to all services of ROTC and several Wolfpack teams, including women's basketball, women's volleyball, women's gymnastics, and men's wrestling.
Pullen Park
Pullen Park is a 66.33 acres public park in Raleigh, North Carolina west of downtown, adjacent to the campus of North Carolina State University, between Western Boulevard and Hillsborough Street. The park features picnic areas, a concessions stand along with several small rides including the Pullen Park Carousel, train, and kiddie boats. Pedal boats are also available for rent seasonally on the park's large pond.
Riddick Stadium
Riddick Stadium (opened 1907, closed 1965) is a former college football stadium, home to the North Carolina State University Wolfpack football team. When the stadium was first opened it was referred to as "New Athletic Park". Later it was named Riddick Field and then Riddick Stadium, after W. C. Riddick, N.C. State football coach during the 1898-1899 seasons. The Wolfpack baseball team also played its home games in the stadium prior to moving to Doak Field.
Doak Field
Doak Field (or The Doak) 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 (ACC). It is named for Charles Doak, who was the head coach of the NC State baseball team from 1924–1939. The stadium is located on NC State's Central Campus, behind Lee and Sullivan residence halls.
Wade Avenue
Wade Avenue (western segment also known as Raleigh-Chapel Hill Expressway or Wade Avenue Extension) is a major road in the The Triangle region of North Carolina that links Interstate 40, Interstate 440 (Cliff Benson Beltline), and downtown Raleigh. The western segment of this road is a four-lane freeway and the eastern segment is an urban boulevard; I-440 beltway splits the segments.
Needham B. Broughton High School
Needham Bryant Broughton High School, or simply Broughton High School, is one of the flagship schools of the Wake County Public School System. It is located at 723 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Broughton was named after the Raleigh businessman and politician, Needham B. Broughton, who contributed much to the public schools of the area. Broughton is currently ranked 410th in Newsweek's list of the top United States schools.
The Brickyard (NC State)
University Plaza, or more commonly The Brickyard, is a public plaza at the heart of North Carolina State University's North Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is the university's most active court and has been the site of numerous special events.
J. W. Isenhour Tennis Center
The J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center houses the men's and women's tennis programs of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is located across the street from Doak Field on the NC State campus. Completed in 2004, the facility was named in honor of a former head coach of the men's tennis program, who led it to the ACC Championships in 1978 and 79, and to play in the NCAA Championship in 1978.
D. H. Hill Library
The D. H. Hill Library is the main library at North Carolina State University. It is one of the best research libraries of the nation. It is the third building to house NCSU Libraries, following Brooks Hall and Holladay Hall. The current building, situated on the Hillsborough Street edge of North Campus, is the result of four stages of construction, and houses the majority of the volumes in NC State's collection.
Raleigh Little Theatre
Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) is a community theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina that produces 10 to 11 full productions annually and maintains a comprehensive youth and adult theatre education programs.
The Brewery (music venue)
The Brewery was a 300-capacity music venue located on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Brewery was opened in 1983 by Kenny Hobby. The Brewery had long been a stop for up-and-coming touring acts, as well as established acts with a somewhat diminished fan base.
Dorothea Dix Hospital
The Dorothea Dix Hospital is a psychiatric hospital located on Dix Hill in Raleigh, North Carolina and named after mental health advocate Dorothea Dix.
Jenkins Graduate College of Management
On September 21, 2007, the graduate programs in North Carolina State University's College of Management were brought under one name - the Jenkins Graduate School of Management. The programs were named in honor of Benjamin (Ben) P. Jenkins, III, a 1968 graduate of the university and vice-chairman and president of the General Bank at Wachovia Corporation.
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church is an 850-member Baptist church located in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, that has a decades-long tradition of progressive stands on social issues. These have encompassed civil rights for African Americans and other minorities. In 1958, for instance, unlike most predominantly white Baptist congregations, the church stated it welcomed African Americans. In the last two decades, social issues have included Pullen Memorial's stance on sexual issues.
Cameron Village
Cameron Village was the first planned community to be developed in Raleigh, North Carolina. Development was started in 1947 when J.W. York and R. A Bryan bought 158 acres (0.64 km2) of undeveloped land two miles west of downtown Raleigh, near the North Carolina State University campus. The "village" was to consist of a shopping center, apartments, and single family homes. The shopping center opened in 1949, and quickly became the premier shopping area in Raleigh.
West Raleigh Historic District
The West Raleigh Historic District in Raleigh, North Carolina is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located 1.5 miles (2.41 km) 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 (now known as Stanhope), Fairmont, Forest Hills, Harris-Chamberlain, and Wilmont.
Saint Mary's School (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Saint Mary's School (formerly Saint Mary's College) is a private, four-year female boarding school serving grades 9-12 in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is operated as an independent school, but has an historic association with the Episcopal Church and has an episcopal chapel, St. Mary's Chapel, on the school's grounds. The school formerly operated as Saint Mary's College and educated girls in grades 11-12 and their freshman and sophomore years in college.
Thompson Gym
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 the RBC Center. The building has since been converted to a theater seating 250 people. It was named for Frank Martin Thompson, an NCSU athlete killed in World War I.
Central Prison
Central Prison is a prison operated by the North Carolina Department of Correction (NCDOC) in Raleigh, North Carolina. The prison, west of Downtown Raleigh, is on 29 acres of land and is bounded by a double wire fence with a razor ribbon on top. NCDOC describes the original building as "castle-like. " Inmates built the prison for 14 years, and granite quarried from an area outside of what would become the east wall of the prison was used to build the facility.
First Church of Christ, Scientist (Raleigh, North Carolina)
First Church of Christ, Scientist is a historic Christian Science church located on Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Worship services are held weekly on Sundays and Wednesdays. The church's reading room is located on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh.
Hillyer Memorial Christian Church (Raleigh, North Carolina)
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. The church is named after the Hillyer family, who were patrons of the church and kept the church from going bankrupt during the Great Depression and the World Wars. The church is under the jurisdiction of the Church of the Disciples of Christ in North Carolina.
James B. Hunt Jr. Library
The James B. Hunt Jr. Library is the second main library of North Carolina State University (NCSU) and is located on the University's Centennial Campus. The facility and its corresponding parking deck cost over $100 million to build and officially opened on January 2, 2013. The library covers more than 221,000 square feet, is 88 feet high at its tallest point, and houses the University's engineering, textiles, and other science collections.