Place in North Carolina, United States
Glenwood South | |
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Coordinates: 35°47′06″N 78°38′50″W / 35.78492603075522°N 78.64732996067102°W / 35.78492603075522; -78.64732996067102 | |
Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Wake |
City | Raleigh |
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• Length | 13.2 mi (21.2 km) |
Glenwood South is a major downtown district in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Glenwood South is among the largest entertainment centers in Raleigh with a multitude of restaurants, clubs, and cafes. The district also has a retail and gallery presence.
History
Glenwood Avenue was one of the first major thoroughfares which would lead to suburban expansion in the 1950s. It now runs from its origin at Morgan Street to Brier Creek, 13.2 miles (21.2 km) north-west. It was a minor nightlife hub in the city prior to the 2000s, but truly became the city's entertainment center throughout the 2000s.
References
- Harb, Susan (February 12, 2006). "Old Neighborhood, New Sounds". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- Sherman, Lucille (June 13, 2022). "Raleigh's Glenwood South dilemma". Axios Raleigh. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- Barnett, Ned (June 2, 2023). "In Raleigh, Glenwood South needs to evolve into more than bars | Opinion". News & Observer.
- Shaffer, Josh (March 11, 2024). "Experience 24 hours on Glenwood South, the Raleigh district with the raucous reputation". News & Observer. Raleigh. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- "Glenwood South District in Downtown Raleigh". Visit Raleigh.
- "Glenwood South". Downtown Raleigh.
External links
- "Glenwood South | Districts | Downtown Raleigh, NC". Downtown Raleigh. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- "Glenwood South Neighborhood Collaborative". GSNC. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
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