Area Attractions
Carrington at Brier Creek Luxury Apartment Homes is conveniently located near TW Alexander Boulevard which offers direct access to Research Triangle Park. Highway 70, I-540, Brier Creek Corporate Center, and plenty of fine dining, shopping, and entertainment venues.
Shopping
Brier Creek Commons is your destination for the Triangle's premier shopping,
dining and entertainment experience. With over 70 retailers and restaurants,
there is always something exciting in store for you at Brier Creek Commons!
With over 200 stores, this is mall is the premier shopping destination
located in the heart of Raleigh.
Northgate's Shopping Complex has more than 140 stores, specialty shops,
and 26 restaurants. We offer a full range of shopping venues both inside the
mall as well as outside with open air shopping at "The Shops at Northgate" and
at the newly constructed "Plaza." A mixture of the old and new, Northgate has a
unique blend of award winning stores and locally owned shops that bring
diversity and distinction to your shopping experience.
Dining
18 Seaboard is an innovative contemporary American grill featuring ingredients from the local area. It's located in a charming area near the former Seaboard Train Station.
Brasa Steakhouse is an authentic Brazilian rodizio style restaurant. Rodizio is a method of serving fire-roasted meat that originates in Southern Brazil.
Fratello's is THE BEST Italian Family Restaurant in all of Raleigh. Truly
authentic New York style Italian cuisine is our specialty.
Spend some time in an Italian-American neighborhood and the first thing that
you'll notice is the sense of community. Whether it's shoppers catching up on
the latest news at the local markets, friends meeting on the street or families
sharing a meal together, the warmth and sense of togetherness can't be missed.
Our goal at Maggiano's Little Italy® is to bring the inviting feeling of the old
neighborhood a little closer to your neighborhood. To be more than just a place
to eat, but rather, be a gathering place where you and your friends and family
can slow down, enjoy a great meal and reconnect.
The Angus Barn experience goes far beyond serving meals. We are in the
"memory" business - making and creating unforgettable memories for you our
guest. In addition to our great steaks, we serve a wonderful selection of
seafood, featuring lobster, marinated shrimp, soft shell crab, grilled tuna,
salmon, stuffed giant shrimp pasta, and crab claws.
At Bogart's, our emphasis is on fresh, local ingredients and casual fare (and
pricing). Comfortable American dining doesn't get any better—from premium, rare
cuts of meat that are hard to find anywhere else, to special martinis mixed in
house. All set to live jazz music for a relaxing experience. It's pretty simple:
Bogart's wants to be your everyday escape.
Mellow Mushroom specializes in pizza, but also serves calzones, hoagies,
salads, and other side dishes. Pizza is sold in three sizes, but slices are
available during lunch and at some locations late night. They often feature a
large selection of beer, typically 20-40 beers on draft and 50 or more bottles.
The restaurants are known for their easygoing atmosphere and funky decor.
One of the triangle's coolest night spots, Sushi Blues Cafe offers some of
the best Sushi and Japanese food, along a softly lit blues/jazz atmosphere.
Enjoy a fine dinner and great music or simply relax in the lounge, while sipping
on a wide selection of martini cocktails and import and domestic beers from our
new lounge.
The 42nd Street Oyster bar has a rich and colorful history spanning over
seven decades. It is one of the truly famous eating establishments in North
Carolina. In spite of all the stories and myths about the place, people could
always come and have great steamed oysters and cold beer. The famous old place
has developed the reputation of being one of the most enjoyable restaurants to
frequent in the southern part of the United States.
Vin Restaurant
wine bar and great food
Theaters
The Raleigh Grande is a state of the art 16 screen cinema that features
stadium seating and surround sound in all of its auditoriums. Open since May of
1998, the Raleigh Grande enjoys playing a wide variety of films such as
independent films, foreign films, family films, and of course the Hollywood
blockbusters.
"Independent movies" have enthralled audiences worldwide with their daring
content, cutting-edge style, and inimical finesse. Galaxy Cinema is committed to
bringing the best of indie movies right to our hometown.
Begun in 1936, Raleigh Little Theatre is now one of the oldest continuously
operating community theatres in the country. We offer entertainment, education
and community programs year-round. RLT showcases 11 productions each year, with
more than 150 performances. No other theatre in North Carolina produces as many
shows.
As one of the state's most innovative and exciting theatre arts centers,
Theatre In The Park presents a wide range of comedy, contemporary drama,
musicals, and Shakespeare in our totally flexible performance space.
The city-owned Carolina Theatre's Fletcher Hall, restored to its 1926
Beaux-arts glory, has 1,016 seats. It's been fifteen years since Durham's last
remaining historic theatre got a new lease on life. Our cultural jewel was
saved, fully restored and reopened to the delight of her fans and admirers.
Venues
The Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek is an outdoor
amphitheatre in Raleigh, North Carolina that specializes in hosting large
concerts. The amphitheatre is part of a 77-acre complex located on the west bank
of Walnut Creek, southeast of Raleigh near the I-40/US 64/I-440 (Beltline)
interchange. It was built by the City of Raleigh with private sector
participation at a cost of $13.5 million and opened in 1991; the inaugural act
was The Connells. Seating capacity is about 6,847, of which about half are under
cover; the open lawn can accommodate another 13,653.
The RBC Center is home to the 2006 NHL Stanley Cup Champions Carolina
Hurricanes and NC State University Men’s Basketball.
The Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts is the main venue for the
performing arts in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium replaced the 1912 City Auditorium.
Memyandi Concert Hall, which seats 1,700 in the classic shoebox configuration,
is the home of the North Carolina Symphony.
Fletcher Opera Theater seats 600 providing a more intimate space for chamber
music, solo performances, and other ensemble productions.
Seating 170, the Kennedy Theater provides a 40 x 60 foot black-box experimental
theater setting.
Lichtin Plaza is a two-acre feature fronting the Progress Energy Center. It
serves as a venue for festivals, gatherings, and tented social functions.
On the street level is our nationally recognized Comedy Club. The finest
comedy talent in the country from star to rising star performs each week at
Goodnight's Comedy Club. Such notables as Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, Chris Rock,
Dennis Miller, Drew Carey, Ray Romano, Kevin James, Ellen Degeneres and even
Robin Williams have graced the
Goodnight's Stage.
Welcome to the Booth Amphitheatre, where enjoyment is as much about
atmosphere and the environment as it is about the entertainment. Booth
Amphitheatre is unlike any other venue in the area. Located among 14 acres of
stately hardwoods and pines and beautifully situated next to Symphony Lake, our
park has been described as truly magnificent! With the capacity for 7,000
people, patrons can enjoy a seat on our spacious lawn or specially designed
crescent deck.
WakeMed Soccer Park is home to the Carolina RailHawks of the USL First
Division and the Cary Clarets in the USL Premier Development League. The North
Carolina State Wolfpack men's and women's teams of the ACC play select matches
there and the complex regularly hosts major tournaments such as the NCAA College
Cup, the ACC Soccer Championships, and the NCHSAA high school state soccer
finals.
Five County Stadium, home of your Carolina Mudcats minor league baseball
team.
Tucked between the growing cities of Raleigh, Cary, Durham and the corporate
world of Research Triangle Park is an oasis of tranquility, a peaceful
haven—William B. Umstead State Park.
Here, two worlds merge as the sounds of civilization give way to the unhurried
rhythm of nature. Highways fade in the distance as trees, flowers, birds and
streams form a more natural community. William B. Umstead is a place to escape
the pressures of everyday life, a place to picnic in the pines, to wait for a
fish to bite, to take a hike or horseback ride on trails through the woods.
Recently recognized among the top 40 golf courses in the state by North
Carolina Magazine, the 18-hole championship design at Brier Creek Country Club
incorporates the highest standards of excellence – the Arnold Palmer guarantee.
The magnificent golf course features impeccable fairways and greens, challenging
elevation changes, and a design that enhances the essence of the local terrain.
Schools
Companies
IBM, Glaxosmith, Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks, Fidelity Investments, Sony Ericsson, RTI International, US Environmental Protection agency, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Biogen Idec, Raleigh Durham International Airport