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    Went there to see the Carolina Rollergirls. I'll definitely be going back next season to check them out again.

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    Lenovo Center

    Lenovo Center

    3.7
    (33 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Watched Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals at the Hurricanes watch party (the game was in Las Vegas -…read moreso I watched TV with 22,000 friends). The staff were all helpful and friendly. The arena was clean. I am amazed that the parking was free, the tickets were only $10, and all prices went to the Hurricanes Foundation. Had a blast, the money went to charity, and to cap it all of the Canes won! Great time, recommended.

    My fiance and I came here for our first Hurricanes game recently. We paid for parking and tickets…read morein advance so it was super smooth to park and get inside. We arrived 1.5 hours early, and we were very surprised to see hundreds of people already there. We got to our seats and then decided to grab some dinner. We had looked at the website ahead of time for our options. However, some of the options were not easy to find- for example, the hot dog place is actually inside where the seats and arena is, instead of around the concourse with all the other restaurants. The mac'n'cheese place was on the third floor and a bit confusing to find. However, the bratwurst was delicious, the nachos near section 103 were tasty (the chicken is a bit spicy), and the burnt ends mac'n'cheese is a very generous portion and stays warm all the way back to your seat. The entire arena was very clean, including the bathroom. The attendants everywhere were all nice and very helpful. Getting out was actually really easy as well. There are tons of parking attendants ensuring traffic flows well. We were quite impressed at how smooth the entire experience was.

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    Billie Eilish
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    The game
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    Inside during intermission
    Carter-Finley Stadium

    Carter-Finley Stadium

    4.1
    (31 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Having grown up coming to NC State games here my entire life, this place feels like home. We've had…read moreseason tickets in the same section for years now and a steady parking spot. I love the vibe of the parking lot on game day! Everyone is ready to go! And there are plenty of porta potties so you don't have to walk into Lenovo Center each time you've gotta go. The stadium itself has plenty of bathrooms and several stations where you can buy food and drinks. The best is the brew through which has fast and convenient service! They keep ya going fast! And the kettle corn is the perfect sweet and salty snack to go with a good brew. I look forward to many a more games here at Carter Finley.

    Home of the Wolfpack (NC State)!!! There isn't a bad view in this stadium. Being a college stadium…read morethe seats are split between being actual seats and bench seats depending where you are sitting. There are luxury boxes, like a professional stadium, if you want to call them that, that are probably reserved by the various alumni societies. Parking and getting in and out of here can be a bit convoluted. The stadium sits near the PNC arena and the State Highway Patrol and Raleigh PD are well versed in getting traffic in and out of here. Which is great because the local roads around here can be tough to navigate. The often funnel traffic onto Wade Avenue, Western Boulevard, Edward Mill Rd and I-40. I've been here twice in the last two years. Last week was for the NHL Stadium Series. Prior to that it was for my son's high school football team state championship game in 2021 (it poured). Both were great and the organizers did a great job. I added photos from both events that show two different vantage points in the stadium.

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    Section 20. Row: OO aisle seat 17
    Section 20. Row: OO aisle seat 17
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    McKimmon Center

    McKimmon Center

    4.0
    (9 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I have been to two retirement planning free events at the McKimmon Center. It is nice to be…read moreeducated in an NC State University (Go Wolfpack) facility. Having been involved in many higher education conference, training and education facilities, I feel that I am an expert. Through my professional and volunteer experiences, my credentials include being very active in the SigEp Fraternity, Student Government Association, and Interfraternity Council at UNC CHARLOTTE, serving as President of the New York Chapter of the Transportation Research Forum, and being a very active member of the American Public Transportation Association, which took me to conferences and meetings at many higher learning institutions including NJIT, the University of Illinois Chicago, the University of South Florida in Tampa, and the Georgia Tech Conference Center in Atlanta. I have also been to many convention centers and hotel and commercial meeting rooms. Without knowing the pricing, but assuming the NC State McKimmon Center is competitive, I have to say that the facilities are nice and seem to be a good bet for any conference, training exercise, or meeting. The facility has a very nice academic feel while still being inviting to industry, students, and people attending seminars, like me. It strikes a good balance between a professional conference environment and a welcoming campus atmosphere.

    I've been to several conferences here over the years, and although the space is quite functional,…read moreit does appear to be showing its age a little bit. Since it's university-owned, I understand that they want to be cost-conscious but it's just not anything that would attract a major conference with an expo. The breakfast and lunch provided were pretty pedestrian, and it would have been nice to have soft drinks other than ice tea. I suppose that's all negotiated in the meeting contracts.

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    Front entrance
    Front entrance
    Large room great for poster sessions and display booths
    Large room great for poster sessions and display booths
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    Governor James B Hunt Jr Horse Complex

    Governor James B Hunt Jr Horse Complex

    2.8
    (4 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Favorite place for a horse show The upkeep is good there are…read morelots of rings and all the footing is kept in good shape The stalls are permanent and well built Plenty of restrooms that are clean and air conditioned Not many food choices is my only complaint I'd also like bigger parking lot at the barns but that's not possible Easy to get to Popular for horse events Safe grounds for horses

    I've been attending shows at the Hunt Horse Complex for several years, both as a participant and as…read morea coach for a local 4H program. There are ample stalls available for rent for those not wishing/able to haul horses in on the day of the event. In the past, there were lots of nails and loose boards on the stall walls, but it seems that they have made an effort to rectify this. The stall floors are packed clay, necessitating the addition of ample shavings. Recently, they have begun paving the center aisles of the barns. Although this may seem convenient, I have safety concerns about the increased risks of horses slipping and getting injured or the increased damage that impact of human-on-concrete causes. There are a variety of riding areas on the property. 2 outdoor rings, a covered arena, an indoor arena and 2 large schooling rings. The footing in the covered and indoor arenas is quite nice. The outside rings can get a bit sloppy when it rains. The grounds staff take care to frequently drag and water all rings to keep them safe and comfortable. Recently, they installed industrial ceiling fans in the indoor arena. I give them props for this idea, as it used to get quite stuffy indoors. Unfortunately, the fans were installed by a company called "Big A$$ Fans". For whatever reason, there is now a large sign hanging in the arena with this name on it. I believe this to be highly inappropriate for all of the youth that visit the horse complex. I was very disappointed in this decision. The restroom facilities are perfectly adequate, including shower facilities for those staying over night. There is ample parking for trailers and campers. The food at the grill is reasonably priced and tasty. The staff at the grill have always been friendly. The facility holds a variety of shows over the course of the year. Many of them fun to watch. Overall, pretty good. However, I strongly urge the removal of the inappropriate sign.

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    Governor James B Hunt Jr Horse Complex
    Governor James B Hunt Jr Horse Complex
    Governor James B Hunt Jr Horse Complex

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    Koka Booth Amphitheatre

    Koka Booth Amphitheatre

    3.4
    (143 reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    I absolutely love this amphitheater. I have been to many events here. I finally made it to the…read moreChinese Lantern Festival and I must say that it was amazing! There was so much to see! The colors, the lighting, the activities for the kids....great job yall!

    We have attended more than 80 concerts and this was quite possibly the worst experience we have…read moreever had. First the ticket buying process was an absolute nightmare. The website not allowing certain seats to be chosen and choosing seats for you. The vip add on was not available at ticket purchase and we had to communicate that to the tour for it to get added on the website. Next, the security team was overall the absolute rudest people we have ever encountered. We had multiple interactions 1. There was a medical emergency where the patient was waiting a very long time for medical. In the meantime we asked if they would like our fans to cool down the child. When one of the members of security screamed at us about our tickets. Which was not the question. 2. We were in the front row where we were standing and dancing. As soon as the show started we missed the first 10 minutes arguing with a member of security with her telling us to sit down. The artist had already asked people to stand, dance and have a good time three times. We have been to almost 30 shows with this particular artist all over the US including the Ryman and Carnegie Hall. Not once have we been told to sit down by security. We were watching a concert in an outdoor ampitheater NOT a library. In addition, this specific female security person was very rude. The artist witnessed what was happening and said for a FOURTH time stand up and dance. So finally security left us alone. This was definitely the worst experience we have ever had at a show. If I could leave a zero review I definitely would.

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    Koka Booth Amphitheatre
    Koka Booth Amphitheatre
    Koka Booth Amphitheatre

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