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Glenwood South
Place in North Carolina, United States
Glenwood South
Coordinates: 35°47′06″N 78°38′50″W / 35.78492603075522°N 78.64732996067102°W / 35.78492603075522; -78.64732996067102
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
CityRaleigh
Dimensions
 • Length13.2 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

  1. Harb, Susan (2006-02-12). "Old Neighborhood, New Sounds". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  2. Sherman, Lucille (2022-06-13). "Raleigh's Glenwood South dilemma". Axios Raleigh. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  3. Barnett, Ned (2023-06-02). "In Raleigh, Glenwood South needs to evolve into more than bars | Opinion". News & Observer.
  4. Shaffer, Josh (2024-03-11). "Experience 24 hours on Glenwood South, the Raleigh district with the raucous reputation". News & Observer. Raleigh. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  5. "Glenwood South District in Downtown Raleigh". Visit Raleigh.
  6. "Glenwood South". Downtown Raleigh.

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