One of the traditional springtime favorites here in Raleigh is a trip to the WRAL TV Gardens. Located off Western Boulevard in West Raleigh, the Gardens is the site for the headquarters for Capitol Broadcasting Company. If you have recently moved to Raleigh or have lived here all your life, this is one special place to visit each Spring. The WRAL Gardens is just one more great reason to consider Raleigh for your next Raleigh real estate purchase. Here are a few facts about the WRAL Gardens you may not know.

Facts about WRAL Gardens in West Raleigh

• Capitol Broadcasting Company founder A.J. Fletcher created the WRAL Gardens for the Raleigh community in 1959
• The WRAL Gardens contain a full range of flowering and non-flowering plant materials one would find in a Southern garden
• Popular plants include azaleas, deciduous azaleas, dogwoods, rhododendrons and hydrangeas
• In early 2000, the WRAL Gardens experienced a major renovation adding a new fountain and walkway
• Touring the WRAL Gardens is free
• Brides are welcome to have bridal portraits taken at the Gardens. Please contact WRAL to avoid scheduling conflicts 919-821-8555
• Food and beverages are allowed however pets, smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited

WRAL Gardens Photographs