Summermill at Falls River

Fish, hike and explore at Bass Lake Park

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Just because you live in the city doesn’t mean you can’t admire nature. Numerous parks and open spaces envelope our apartments, therefore you can enjoy outdoor activities near Raleigh without traveling far. Bass Lake Park is a popular spot for people who want to connect with nature. Based on 900 Bass Lake Road, it opens from 8:00 am-sunset throughout the year.

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This recreational area features conference facilities, walking trails and picnic pavilions. If you’re keen to learn about the wildlife and plants at this park, head to the Nature Center, where you can get information about species of native plants and animals. Want to make a donation in memory of a loved one? If so, purchase a perennial, shrub or tree at the Memory Garden.

Afterwards, borrow a fishing rod or pole from the Tackle Loaner Program and catch catfish at the 54-acre lake. Canoes and johnboats can also be rented on weekends in spring and fall. Before you leave, cook something at the stationary charcoal grills!

For more information, call 919-557-2496.

There are lots of places near Summermill Living where you can indulge in outdoor activities near Raleigh. Contact our rental team to apply for an apartment this season.

Simple Tips When Looking for Furniture for Your Apartment

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Sometimes you need a few apartment living tips to help you when you’re beginning the process of finding furniture. It’s not always easy to know where to start, and you may even have the goal of a stylish interior decor but don’t quite know how to go about it.

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Well, here are a few ideas to get you going when hunting for furniture:

Create a budget - Before you begin, you should always have a reasonable amount to work with. Don’t overstretch–the budget will help you decide what market you will need to shop in.
Take it a step at a time – Go room-by-room. Decide what you need for one room, get it, and then move on to the next. It is less stressful, and if you spend too much you can wait before moving to the next room.
Assess and measure – It’s easy to go a little overboard in a small space. Measure everything to make sure you don’t stuff and clutter a room. Get each piece, and if you have room in mind, go ahead see how it all fits together.
Multipurpose – Apartments benefit greatly from multipurpose pieces. Get them when you can.

Be patient and keep the overall picture in mind. Contact Summermill at Falls River when you’re searching for your next apartment in Raleigh.

Reserve a table at St. Jacques French Cuisine

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Fancy a bite but don’t know where to go? There are plenty of restaurants in Raleigh NC to choose from, many of which are rated highly by customers.

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But if it’s French fare you’re after, take a seat inside St. Jacques French Cuisine. Concealed inside the North Ridge Shopping Center on 6112 Falls of Neuse Road, this local restaurant in the Triangle opens for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

What makes this eatery different to others in the area that specialize in French food is the fact that it is owned by a French native from Provence in Lil Lacassagne. This fine dining establishment is the ideal spot for a family meal, romantic dinner or corporate outing, and their specials are updated regularly.

Are you looking for more than lunch or dinner? If so, various cooking classes and events take place at St. Jacques French Cuisine, too.

But, when you come for lunch or dinner, be sure to begin with the Homemade Country Pate or Quail and Foie Gras, before tucking into Sea Bass “Foret,” Herb Crusted Lamb Loin or Braised Short Ribs. Alternatively, visit on Valentine’s Day and pay $95 for a delicious four-course meal.

Our community is surrounded by restaurants in Raleigh NC. Get in touch with Summermill Living if you want to apply for an apartment with spacious kitchen.

Take a detour outdoors at Neuse River Trail

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Soon, people who enjoy walking, hiking, running and cycling can get around Wake Forest, Clayton, Knightdale and Raleigh with ease.

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How, you ask? Well, in an aim to provide locals with fun things to do in Raleigh NC, an extensive 28-mile greenway system is being built. Named the Neuse River Greenway Trail, it is situated in the Research Triangle region and is bordered by the Neuse River.

A scenic option if you want to visit surrounding communities and admire the sights in the process, this 27.5-mile paved trail features interpretive signs, winding paths and agricultural fields. Make sure you bring your camera to capture the historic sights and wetlands at the Capital Area Greenway System, which is part of a Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

If fishing, canoeing or kayaking is a hobby of yours, indulge in these activities at the Neuse River Greenway Trail. Anderson Point Park, Abbots Creek Trail and Buffalo Road Aquatic Park are three other places the trail connects to. Jurisdictional connections include Wake Forest, Johnston County and Knightdale.

Would you like to live close to outdoor things to do in Raleigh NC? If so, contact our friendly team at the Summermill Living community for a rental quote today.

Organizing your Raleigh apartment just got easier

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Staying organized can be difficult if you are a full-time parent, devoted business person or social butterfly. However, there are ways to keep apartments in Raleigh NC looking neat and tidy without taking up too much of your time.

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With the following organizing tips, you can turn chaos into cleanliness with ease:

Upside-Down Shelving — Instead of fitting shelves the right way up, turn them upside-down! By doing so, you can make use of the brackets, which act as built-in compartments.

Wire CD Racks — Conceal CD racks inside cupboards and use them to organize tupperware lids.

Up-cycled Cereal Boxes — Cover cereal boxes in funky wrapping paper and fix a magnet to the back. Use the box to keep letters, recipes and fliers in order.

Utensil Divider — If you have one too many utensil dividers lying around, put one in the bathroom and use it to store toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Tiered Caddy — Hang a metal tiered caddy from the ceiling of the bathroom for storing shower supplies, toiletries and your children’s bath toys.

Would you like to arrange a tour around one of our apartments in Raleigh NC with spacious kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms? If so, contact our team at Summermill Living.