Tag Archives: NC Art Museum

Parks in the Creative District: Valentine’s Day Ideas

Posted on February 4, 2013 by raleighparks

Why not take a different approach to celebrating Valentine’s Day and explore a park in the Creative District with a loved one?  Whether it’s a spouse, friend, or special little one these ideas are sure to entertain and provide fun … Continue reading →

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Blue Ridge Road District Study Ready for Review

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Kim Patterson

West Raleigh’s Blue Ridge Road District will soon pulse with Fall activity as area college students return, football season begins and the NC State Fair gets underway.  The District, which extends from Western Blvd. to Edwards Mill Road, includes vital … Continue reading →

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Parks in the Creative District: Outdoor Concert Guide

Posted on May 31, 2012 by raleighparks

With the warm weather in full gear, it’s a great time to visit the Creative District and catch a family-friendly outdoor summer concert.  Outdoor summer entertainment seems endless in Raleigh and the Creative District has lots to offer.  Here is … Continue reading →

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Parks in the Creative District: Mother’s Day Ideas

Posted on April 26, 2012 by raleighparks

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s about that time to start planning a special way to celebrate her. And being in the Creative District, we’ve got some fresh and cool ideas on the perfect way to say thanks … Continue reading →

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Blue Ridge Road Corridor Design Charrette’s

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Admin

Guest post by Trisha L. Hasch, MUP, Urban Planner and Project Manager – City of Raleigh If you were able to attend, thank you for your participation in the Blue Ridge Road Corridor Kick-off Meeting held at the Urban Design … Continue reading →

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Kick Off for Blue Ridge Road District set for January 12

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

There are some interesting things about to happen along the Blue Ridge corridor that stretches from the State Fairgrounds and NC State Vet school, past the North Carolina Museum of Art to Rex Healthcare. It’s time to save the date … Continue reading →

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An Artful Afternoon Adventure with Rembrandt

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Beth Eiserloh Johnson

As we enter the gloomy days of winter, it’s nice to know about all the various inside activities available to us Raleigh-ites. One recent afternoon I took it upon myself to venture over to the North Carolina Museum of Art … Continue reading →

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Parks in the Creative District: NC Art Museum Park

Posted on September 7, 2011 by raleighparks

The Museum Park is located on the grounds of the NC Museum of Art at 2110 Blue Ridge Rd just outside the beltline. Part of the trail through the park is shared with the Reedy Creek Trail greenway, which connects … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Reedy Creek Trail

Posted on July 27, 2011 by raleighparks

For our next greenway trip we visited the portion of Reedy Creek Trail [PDF] that begins at Meredith College and extends to the I-440 pedestrian bridge. There is not a parking lot on the Meredith College side, but there is … Continue reading →

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