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Lenovo Center

3.7 (34 reviews)

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Michele F.

I came here with some coworkers for a Carolina Hurricanes game. It was my first NHL game and I was excited to see an ice hockey game in person. The venue was nice, with many food and beverage options. The crowd was really into the game, which made it so fun. I'm taking one star off for the crazy parking enforcement they have before and after the game. Cars are forced into different lanes, which makes it difficult to get to a specific parking area and it was an absolute mess when people tried to leave after the game. Some sections were parking lots while others moved freely. They definitely need a more organized way to get cars in and out of the venue.

Great show Matt
Waldemar G.

Great show came out tonight to see Matt Rife and a few of his friends and it was amazing I laughed so hard I couldn't breathe as for the venue everything was moving along great the seats are small so I had to buy floor seats after 10 minutes my knees were not going to make it

Amber C.

Went for a Hurricanes hockey game and had a blast! The parking was expensive ($45 for far out) but everything else was great. Super surprised at how fast the bathroom and food lines were moving. Despite being long, they moved very fast. All the staff members were friendly. Such a great venue! Planning to go back for the playoffs!

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Gracie D.

This was my first visit to the Lenovo Center, though I had been on a visit to the campus of NC State previously. We came into town for the first round of March Madness to see the Florida Gators play Norfolk State, and then our tickets were also valid for the following game of Oklahoma versus UConn. The arena itself seems updated and modern. The concourses are wide and I never felt super crowded walking around. There is a nice outdoor area that was filled with activity, food trucks, and other happenings for the weekend's festivities. I found this arena to be unique, since it is home to the Hurricanes as well as NC State, and that can be seen throughout in the gift shops, etc. Interesting how they make multi-use of the building. Getting into the arena was fairly simple, and there was not a long wait. Our seats were in the upper level, and it was no problem making the way up and finding them. There are several escalators throughout. Also, there is a bar/food stand that is almost within a section, so you can see the game while patronizing. I thought that was neat! The concessions were average, but not everything was available that was on menus. I was told certain items are only sold during hockey games, for example, and we were unable to purchase. Additionally, they do not have fountain drinks, but only pop in bottles. I feel like offering the fountain pop, along with refillable cups, would be a great addition. Also, I visited on a Friday in Lent, so I was obtaining from meat. There were very seldom food options for vegetarian and vegan customers. Something I will note is that it was very dark on the upper level. I am not sure if this was just for this event, or if it is like that all the time. Luckily, there was some room to spread out in the seats due to empty chairs. At times, our area was more full and then it can be a little tight, as with any stadium/upper level. Overall, I enjoyed my visit to the arena and would return for a future event. However, I would advise finding different parking than directly in the campus lots. They were charging $60 a car, which for a public university I found quite crazy.

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Katie S.

This is my least favorite venue in Raleigh, but they get the biggest acts so I keep coming back. Parking is atrocious. Always. Pay for VIP and leave a little early to avoid an absolute nightmare coming or going. It's the loudest hockey rink in the country, and that's great and all, but between the crazy lines for merch, the tight corridors crowded with food and drinks, and the sound system for concerts always sounding either fuzzy or tinny, this leaves a lot to be desired for concerts. Also, if you get a premium drink, you can expect it to cost up to $40. No joke. It's robbery. For hockey, it's hard to beat the energy the Lenovo center brings if you are a Canes fan. The crowd is electric. As a Caps fan, you're not going to feel particularly welcome here when they come to town.

Seats behind the music box, not bad if you're on the side. The people moved
Kellie R.

Lenovo (aka PNC to everyone else), is a decent venue for concerts. I haven't seen a game yet but have seen two concerts here. Parking is expensive at $30 online or $40 on arrival. That's not to mention, you could be parking far away and in gravel at the same price as people parking in the lot and are closer to the arena. Entrance is easy but it can get pretty crowded. There are a lot of food options but because they're out in the walk way, it gets pretty jammed up. Food and drinks are also ridiculously expensive. $8 for 7 fries?? Literally, that's what one of the signs read. You want a bottle of water? That's going to cost you $7.25. Oh, and they keep the plastic cap so you can't screw it back onto your drink in between time. Shall we discuss bathrooms? My husband couldn't even use ANY of the men's rooms because the guys thought it would be funny to play fireman and fudge factory all over the stalls. We went to all three levels trying to find him a clean stall and they were all hazardous. The women's restroom was fairly clean, just a broken stall. You'd think with all this money going to the arena, they'd have better bathrooms. Seats are okay, a friend had a broken arm rest on hers. Acoustics are good, lighting is great. Definitely a venue I would go to again for concerts if I'm carpooling. Sections 100 and 200 are pretty good but I did sit in 300 and ended up upgrading to floor seats because I was getting vertigo. I tried talking to one of the staff about it and they were rude and unhelpful. I ended up having to pay new tickets instead of doing a cheap upgrade like most venues allow. Lenovo is getting a huge upgrade in the next coming years and hopefully it's better than what it is now. It's not my first choice for a concert venue because of the price gouging but if it's a concert I really want to go to, I'll eat beforehand and carpool.

Matt Rife
Sonya M.

Went to see Matt Rife who is HILARIOUS! My cheeks hurt from laughing so hard. The venue was great, only thing is the seats are small and my man is Big, so we ended up paying a little more for floor seats...but totally worth it!!

Natika G.

They host a lot of events here. There is plenty of parking you can purchases a pass or pay to park when you arrive. The staff is nice and takes security serious. They have a k9 with a security as you wait to enter the doors. There are plenty of food and drink options! Prices are a little steep but that's expected in this economy.

View from our seats
Jeff D.

Just to let you know I'm a Pittsburgh Penguin Fan. I was visiting my son's family and they surprised my wife and I to a game when the Penguins were in town. They took us to the Club Ledge.... Wow what an amazing experience. The ladies that checked us in were so nice and explained where everything was at. The setup was perfect! The food was amazing. Save room for the Dessert Table... Everyone in the club made us feel special, even though one of our grand daughters was wearing a Pittsburgh Steeler Jersey, she does look cute in it! And the seats had an amazing view of the Ice! Thanks again for everything!

Mediocre view
Michael L.

The bright light to the right is ridiculous and blinding. Also you can't see the megatron bc of the acc banners . Would be nice if they were moved. Also why is parking so much ? $100? Is wild

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A bottle of water is $6 and there are not barriers between urnals and no barriers to keep you from falling on high level seats.

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2 years ago

The PNC Center has been rebranded! It's still the same great venue for concerts, shows, and NC State basketball. Go, Pack!

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Everything is always good here, from concerts to hockey. Haven't been able to attend as much as I'd like but never had a bad experience.

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McKimmon Center - Entrance doors

McKimmon Center

4.0(9 reviews)
2.4 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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McKimmon Center - Front entrance

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McKimmon Center - 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)
1.0 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(146 reviews)
6.6 mi
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One of our fav venues in the area! This time we saw Spin Doctors, Blues Travelers, and Gin…read moreBlossoms. It was crazy packed for this show, so we were pretty far off to the side near the lake in the back, but we still had a good time! If you want to sit close, try to get in when they open the doors - especially if it's a very popular band! One perk of this venue is they still offer free parking! You can pay for parking if you want to be super close, but the free lot isn't a far walk.

Came here recently for a kids' show and had an OK time…read more First, Google Maps was telling us to take a very different route than the one we ended up taking by following the street signs directing us to Koka Booth Ampitheatre. Maybe we were being directed to the front of the venue instead of the parking lot? Anyway, not sure if we would have ended up in the same place, but just a word of caution :) We arrived shortly before the start of the show and I was pretty shocked at the traffic. We waited in line for a long time before realizing that we were in the "preferred parking" line (where we'd have to pay $15) instead of the free parking that was a bit further away. Since we didn't want to be late, we paid for the parking :) There were plenty of free spots available, so that was nice. The walk to the ampitheatre was actually really nice and shaded with big tall trees. There was a front large lawn area and then a covered seating area with tables and chairs set up behind it. There were a ton of people, especially on the lawn, but we snagged a table in the corner and had a decent view of the stage. I was then sent off to grab popcorn for the family. They had a bunch of different lines for concessions, which included a variety of snacks and drinks, including beer :) Hurray! My line moved pretty slowly and I had to wait for fresh popcorn to be made, so it took maybe 15 to 20 minutes to actually get my food and get back to my family. The show sounded OK - I think it was a little quiet, but there were kids present so that kind of makes sense. I think it would have been nice to have screens so that people who were sitting far away could see the performance better. We left shortly before the end of the main set (our son was getting tired and/or bored) and traffic was fine getting out. Overall, it was an OK time. Parking was a little stressful and it felt a little hectic inside. I'd maybe come back here to see a performance if I was super into the artist, but I don't think the venue itself is really a draw.

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Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Koka Booth Amphitheatre

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