If you're a resident and are having people visit Raleigh or you simply want to take in some of our city's history, there are plenty of places you should drop by. The city was founded back in 1792, which means that there are a lot of historical sights and treasures to be found within the city's limits. Here at Summermill at Falls River, 1 2 and 3 bedroom apartments... [Read more...]

You'd think that in Raleigh, good American food would be easy to find. It seems like all the restaurants in Raleigh offer the same exact burger. You don't always want to go with the standard American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. When residents at Summermill at Falls River want something special, they go to Chuck's Best Burger. If you're in the mood... [Read more...]

Microbreweries are all the rage right now, and Raleigh has fallen under their spell. No matter how sophisticated your beer palate is, there's sure to be a local brew that will please you. There are seven craft breweries in town, many of which are served at restaurants in Raleigh. If you want to see how beer is made, many of the breweries offer free tours, which... [Read more...]

One of the best things about living in a big city like Raleigh is that there's something free to do almost every week. It's easy to entertain the kids and live on a budget, so here at Summermill at Falls River, we think that you should check out these great free activities: You definitely don't want to miss out on BugFest, an event that happens every September.... [Read more...]

It's less than a month until football season! Are you prepared? There's a lot you need to get done, like getting together your tailgating gear and pulling out your school shirts. While we get ready for the season, here at Summermill at Falls River, we're going over some of Duke's star players. For example, Ross Cockrell, the starting cornerback has a great... [Read more...]

Football season is almost upon us! If you're like me, you find college football just as exciting as the pros, if not more. The season is going to start for you September 31st, which means it's during Labor Day weekend. If you have the weekend off, we at Summermill at Falls River, near NC State, think that you should head over to The Georgia Dome to watch the... [Read more...]

You're finally off to college, or you're moving out of the dorms. Moving into apartments near NC State, like Summermill at Falls River, is a big step. Chances are, you won't be able to afford your own place from the get go, so it's important to avoid the early pitfalls of living with a roommate. This article details some great roommate etiquette tips, so you'll... [Read more...]

A lot of cities are starting to ban plastic bags. The recent ban in Los Angeles, the biggest city to currently ban bags, has made a lot of cities stop and think about their policies. Even though bags aren't banned in Raleigh, that doesn't mean you shouldn't do your part and use reuseable grocery bags when you can. Even if you recycle your plastic bags, they still... [Read more...]