Find parking near Memorial Belltower

The Memorial Belltower at NC State University is one of Raleigh’s most recognizable landmarks, honoring alumni who died in World War I and standing at the historic entrance to campus on Hillsborough Street. Visitors come to admire its architecture, landscaped plaza, and nighttime lighting, as well as to explore the surrounding university district with its museums, dining, and cultural attractions. Because it sits at a busy roundabout where campus traffic, local commuters, and pedestrians all converge, streets around the tower can be active throughout the day, especially during the academic year and on game or graduation days. Planning your visit and arranging parking near Memorial Belltower in advance helps you spend more time enjoying the monument and less time circling for a spot.

Parking in this area is a mix of university-managed visitor spaces, pay-by-space campus lots, and metered street parking on and around Hillsborough Street, with time limits and active enforcement during typical weekday hours. Curbside spaces close to the tower fill quickly, and nearby neighborhood streets often have signed restrictions or short-term limits, so it is wise to arrive early, know your license plate number for pay stations, and be prepared for a short walk. Traffic generally moves steadily but can back up around the Pullen Road roundabout when classes change or during special campus activities, which makes having a reserved or clearly planned parking option especially valuable. Always review the latest rules and maps from official NC State and City of Raleigh resources before you drive, as parking regulations and rates can change over time.