Most reviewed Historic Sites in North Carolina


  1. 4.5 Biltmore (27.4k reviews)
    - Not Just a Mansion; It's an Immense Estate with Something for Everyone
    Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
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    This historic country estate in Asheville spans 8,000 acres and is centered on America's largest private home, the Biltmore House. Besides touring the lavish Châteauesque-style mansion and admiring its architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens, you can also book a stay at the estate's hotel, inn or cottages. Start the morning with a massage at the estate’s spa, go shopping at Antler Hill Village, tackle a hiking trail, and wind down with a meal and a glass of red at the restaurant and winery. If you’re visiting during the holiday season, the Candlelight Christmas tour is one of Biltmore’s must-dos. – Tripadvisor See more..
  2. 4.5 Wright Brothers National Memorial (4.361 reviews)
    - Beautiful day for a walk in history
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
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    Park where visitors can see a replica of the Wright Brothers' plane and receive an entertaining history of flight. See more..
  3. 4.5 Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (2.613 reviews)
    - Great history on the Outer Banks
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Lighthouses
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    The nation's tallest lighthouse was moved to a different location to preserve it. See more..
  4. 4.5 Old Salem Museums & Gardens (1.282 reviews)
    - Southern charm
    Sunday: Historic Sites
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    Old Salem Museums & Gardens is a historic site and museum combating food insecurity and exploring the stories of people, including Moravian, Black, and Indigenous peoples, in the American South. As one of America’s most comprehensive history attractions, our museums—the Historic Town of Salem, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), and the Gardens at Old Salem—engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience. The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) contains the finest collection of its kind in the nation, featuring architecture, furniture, ceramics, metalwork, needlework, paintings, prints, and other decorative arts made and used in the early American South. See more..
  5. 4.5 Airlie Gardens (1.122 reviews)
    - Lots of Birds
    Historic Sites
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    I'm a bird watcher. At home I participate in something called Feeder Watch each winter. So this place was for me. I was able to photograph several species I had not seen before. The gardens are large and most of the trails are paved. For our visit, they also were decorated for their Christmas night-time light shows, but tickets - at least for the weekend we were there - were all sold out. As a military retiree me it cost only $5.00 each for not only me, but also my wife. Regular adult admission is $10.00. The only restrooms are at the gift shop/cashier, so beware if you intend to be there for several hours. They are clean. See more..
  6. 4.5 Oconaluftee Indian Village (1.015 reviews)
    - Insight into Native American heritage
    Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
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    A guided tour of the Oconaluftee Indian Village; a replica of a 1750s Cherokee Village. See Cherokees making traditional trades using centuries old techniques. The Village Square Grounds is a place of ceremony where you will learn about traditional songs and dance, our clan system and beliefs. Inside the Village Council House you will learn of our government, family and structure. We welcome you to our home. See more..
  7. 4.5 North Carolina History Center - Tryon Palace (942 reviews)
    - Nice reconstruction, But the Highlight is the Gardening
    Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
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    Colonial Governors ruled, legislators debated, patriots gathered and George Washington danced. At Tryon Palace, where British rule once flourished, American independence took root and the state of North Carolina was born. Here you can still experience the adventure of North Carolina’s earliest beginnings and a living history like no other. Guided tours, live re-enactments and conversations with costumed interpreters from centuries past bring history to life in vivid detail at the Governor’s Palace, Gardens and Historic Homes. And, at the new high-tech North Carolina History Center, interactive games and hands-on exhibits delight visitors young and old. Whether you’re exploring one of our riverside gardens or sharpening your skills as a quilter, printer, ship’s captain or blacksmith, there are endless opportunities for making cherished family memories at Tryon Palace. See more..
  8. 4.5 Moses H. Cone Memorial Park (901 reviews)
    - Gorgeous Location
    Historic Sites • Equestrian Trails
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    The home and grounds of textile manufacturer Moses Cone. See more..
  9. 4.5 Whalehead in Historic Corolla (682 reviews)
    - Wonderful historic home in Corolla
    Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
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    Take a step back in time when you visit Whalehead in Historic Corolla! Originally built in the 1920s, this magnificent residence has been restored to its original grandeur and is open for tours year round. Located inside Historic Corolla Park, the museum is situated on 39 acres of pristine waterfront property, and is located in the heart of Historic Corolla. Open year-round for a variety of tours - choose from various House Programs, Children's Activities and Park Programs that are perfect for all ages! Check our online calendar for exciting events hosted in the beautiful Historic Corolla Park. See more..
  10. 4.5 Bellamy Mansion (621 reviews)
    - Take guided tour or audio add on
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
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    We managed to arrive just before the start of a guided tour so we opted to spend the extra money to have a well versed volunteer with a small group. I highly recommend this option as the mansion is more about the history of the mansion, surrounding area and family facts rather than the contents of the home. Our guide was able to gain access to spots that general admission does not allow. We watched many folks meandering around without really knowing what they were seeing. Our experience was much more detailed and provided good insights and information. The Mansion has very little in the way of furnishings so without the extra docent led tour highlights it is not much of an experience. There are a few actual original pieces but most items inside are reproductions or acquired from other locations. See more..
  11. 4.5 Grovewood Village (588 reviews)
    - Fantastic!!
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Galleries • Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
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    Grovewood Village is a hidden gem rich with art and history. Located adjacent to the Omni Grove Park Inn, this site once housed the weaving and woodworking operations of Biltmore Industries, a force in American craft and textiles that was originally backed by Edith Vanderbilt. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 11-acre property is now home to Grovewood Gallery, working artist studios, the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum, and the Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum. PLEASE NOTE: Our two museums are open Wednesday - Sunday and closed during the winter months of January - March. Grovewood Gallery is open daily year-round. Grovewood Village has no admission fees, and free parking is available on-site. See more..
  12. 4.5 Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (499 reviews)
    - Battle leading to the end of the Revolution
    Historic Sites • Parks
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    With Covid implementations in place the park rangers have a station set up outside of the museums for a map of the driving/walking tour and to answer questions. The museum is open but limited for interactive exhibits and no movie in the theater. The gift shop is also closed. That said, the tour itself was pretty remarkable. Knowing you are walking in the footsteps in history was awe inspiring. There isn't too much in terms of buildings or fortifications but the markers at each stop help tell the story. See more..
  13. 4.5 Historic Yates Mill County Park (277 reviews)
    - Great 2 Hour Experience
    Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
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    Yates Mill is the last operating, water-powered gristmill in NC's capital county. The 18th century mill was restored, and the 174-acre park developed, through a partnership among the County of Wake, Yates Mill Associates, and NC State University. The park is open 361 days per year, from 8 am to sunset. The visitor center with its 2,200 square feet of exhibit space is open 8:30 am to 5 pm. The historic mill is open for guided tours Mar-Nov each year for public tours on weekends (fee: $3-5) and also by appointment on weekdays for organized groups. See more..
  14. 4.5 Greensboro History Museum (260 reviews)
    - Will be Back!
    Sunday: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
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    The Greensboro History Museum – an AAM-accredited Smithsonian Affiliate – is a division of the City of Greensboro Library Department and operates as a public-private partnership with the nonprofit GHM Inc. In partnership with the community, the Greensboro History Museum collects the city's diverse history and connects people to that history and one another through engaging exhibits, educational programs and community dialogue. See more..
  15. 4.5 Mingus Mill (245 reviews)
    - Both Fun & Informative
    Historic Sites
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    My wife & I recently visited this historic site. Built in 1886 the grist mill uses a water powered turbine instead of a water wheel to grind corn & power all the machinery in the building. There was also a miller on site demonstrating the grinding of the corn into cornmeal. Answered questions & gave a very informative presentation. The cornmeal is also available to purchase. Located 1/2 mile North of the Oconaluftee Visitor Center on US 441. Ample parking. Restroom on site. From the parking lot it is a short walk along a natural terrain trail to the mill. Open daily. See more..
  16. 4.5 Bennett Place Historic Site (234 reviews)
    - Important Durham visit
    Sunday: Historic Sites
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    The Bennett Place is a very important American site to visit. The Confederates surrendered at the Home and it ended the Civil War. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. For only a $2 donation, there is a guided tour and explanation of the grounds. There is a museum at the visitors center. I also viewed a 17 min introduction film. I recommend stopping here to learn about the end of the Civil War. See more..
  17. 4.5 Reed Gold Mine (170 reviews)
    - Don't miss this museum if you are in the area.
    Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
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    Who knew all this interesting info about gold and a gold rush in North Carolina?! The 2 docents working in the visitors center on sat Oct 3, 2020 were great! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We watched the intro film first and then went into the mine. We had a beautiful day so spent quite awhile on the self guided tour of the mine and the property. There is a shaded picnic area to take advantage of as well. The historical artifacts housed in the visitors center are eye opening! Wait till you see those and read about them. I can't imagine where they found all this cool stuff. The mine itself is quite far underground so is cold. The thermometer we saw said 47. Bring a sweater or jacket. Please go if you are at all interested as you won't be sorry. I can't imagine working in a mine for 10 or 12 hours a day. Such hard, hard work. See more..
  18. 4.5 Duke Homestead (169 reviews)
    - Great Tobacco Museum and Historic Site
    Sunday: Historic Sites
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    At Duke Homestead, visitors can tour the early home, factories, and farm where Washington Duke first grew and processed tobacco. Duke's sons later founded The American Tobacco Company, the largest tobacco company in the world. The Dukes became one of the wealthiest families in the country at the turn of the 20th century and now lend their name to Duke University, Duke Energy, and the Duke Endowment.Duke Homestead offers an orientation film twice an hour, an extensive tobacco museum, and guided tours of the surviving historical structures on the grounds. Among these structures are early Bright Leaf tobacco barns, Washington Duke's first and third factories, and his 1852 homestead.The museum contains exhibits regarding tobacco farming, manufacturing, and marketing. Annual events include an Herb, Garden, and Craft Festival in June; Pork, Pickles and Peanuts: Tastes of North Carolina festival in July; a summer children's festival in August; the Tobacco Harvest Festival and Mock Tobacco Auction in September; and Christmas by Candlelight programs in December. See more..
  19. 4.5 Mordecai Historic Park (159 reviews)
    - Guided tour with Erin
    Sunday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Gardens
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    Erin , our tour guide was fantastic Knowledgable, passionate and polite. She truly brought the history of the Mordacei family to life .A credit to her employer I was visiting from Ireland with very limited knowledge of local Rayleigh history and found your tour very informative and well organised. I would highly recommend this tour. My sister and family who live in Cary also attended tour for first time and were very impressed See more..
  20. 4.5 Körner's Folly (158 reviews)
    - Interesting and unique home
    Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
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    Korner's Folly is the architectural wonder and home of artist and designer Jule Korner. Built in 1880 in Kernersville, North Carolina, the house originally displayed his interior design portfolio. Visitors can now explore the 22 room house museum and its unique original furnishings and artwork, cast-plaster details, carved woodwork, and elaborate hand-laid tile. See more..
  21. 4.5 Bethabara Park (147 reviews)
    - A Wonderful Park That Should not Be Missed if in the Winston-Salem Vicinity.
    Sunday: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Historic Sites • Parks
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    Site where Moravian immigrants first settled in North Carolina, this 195-acre area includes a museum and a Moravian church and offers hiking, birdwatching and many varieties of trees. See more..
  22. 4.5 Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site (138 reviews)
    - A must see for Civil War buffs!
    Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Battlefields
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    The Battle of Bentonville, fought March 19-21, 1865, was the last full-scale action of the Civil War in which a Confederate army was able to mount a tactical offensive. This major battle, the largest ever fought in North Carolina, was the only significant attempt to defeat the large Union army of Gen. William T. Sherman during its march through the Carolinas in the spring of 1865. See more..
  23. 4.5 Historic Oakwood (125 reviews)
    - Best way to see Oakwood is on a Segway tour
    Historic Sites • Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas
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    Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this scenic neighborhood features restored Victorian-style homes built between 1870 and 1912. See more..
  24. 4.5 Stagville State Historic Site (121 reviews)
    - Bringing history to life
    Historic Sites
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    Stagville is the site of the largest antebellum plantation complex in North Carolina. By 1860, this lands, owned by the Bennehan and Cameron families, spread out over 30,000 acres (47 sq. miles) and was home to over 900 enslaved people. Our goal is to provide a balanced interpretation through tours and special events that tell the story of free and enslaved people who called Stagville home. See more..
  25. 4.5 1897 Poe House (108 reviews)
    - Wrong Poe, but still a great visit
    Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
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    The 1897 Poe House is so named because it was built in the year 1897 and it was the home of the Poe family. The deed of the house is in the name of Josephine Montague Poe, originally from Wake County, who married Edgar Allan Poe in 1880. Edgar Allan Poe was born in Fayetteville and, although has the same name as the famous writer, our Mr. Poe was a local businessman, (born after the writer Poe died). Learn about life in the first decades of the twentieth century and the changes that defined this era by touring the home of an affluent Fayetteville businessman and his family. Tours highlight women's roles, African American history, children's roles, and technological, economic, and social changes in southern North Carolina and the country during this era. The 1897 Poe House grounds are available to rent for special events. See more..
  26. 4.5 Ayr Mount Historic Site (105 reviews)
    - Beautiful House and Grounds
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
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    Located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, Ayr Mount strikes a startling figure in the historical town. The 1815 federal, masonry home was the first of its kind in this once bustling trade town, and thanks to the preservation efforts of our founder Richard Jenrette, remains well preserved with several original family objects on display. CAHPT invites you to explore the site to learn about the design, construction, and maintenance of the estate as well as the very lives of those, enslaved and free, who crafted, lived, and occupied the extravagant home and landscape from 1820 to 2018. Guided tours will be offered Thursday & Friday at 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Tours on Saturday take place at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm. All guests must purchase tickets in advance: https://tickets.classicalamericanhomes.org/ayr-mount. The grounds and Poets Walk are open daily from 9:00am to 7:00pm. See more..
  27. 4.0 President James K. Polk State Historic Site (96 reviews)
    - Worth a visit, definitely recommend it!
    Sunday: Historic Sites
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    This site is located on land once owned by the parents of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. The state historic site commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the Mexican-American War, settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute, and the annexation of California. Reconstructions of typical homestead buildings—a log house, separate kitchen, and barn—are authentically furnished. The visitor center features a film on Polk's life and exhibits on his family and tumultuous presidency. See more..
  28. 4.0 Market House (94 reviews)
    - Bit of History
    Historic Sites
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    It was a meat market, but they did sell slaves there. As an African American woman, I do not feel that it should be torn down but kept as a reminder of how far this country has come. Tearing down a building doesn't change past events. See more..
  29. 4.5 Fort Dobbs (91 reviews)
    - Neat French and Indian War site
    Sunday: Historic Sites • Military Bases & Facilities
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    The only state historic site in North Carolina which interprets the French and Indian War. See more..
  30. 4.5 Historic Rosedale (90 reviews)
    - Charming - A peak into history
    Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
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    Built in 1815, Historic Rosedale is a Federal style home surrounded by 9 acres of spectacular gardens and lush green space located just 3 miles north of Charlotte City Centre. Guided tours of the historic house are available every Friday 11:30am, and 1:00pm, and the last Saturday of the month at 11:30am and 1:00pm. Self-guided grounds only tours are available Wednesday - Friday from 10:00am to 2:30pm, (garden tours only does not include admission to historic house). See more..
  31. 4.5 Denton Farm Park (80 reviews)
    - The Doyle Lawson Event 2021 at Denton Farm Park
    Sunday: Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Parks
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    An exhibit of rural buildings and farm artifacts dating from the 1800s. See more..
  32. 4.5 Pisgah Covered Bridge (78 reviews)
    - Relaxing Moment in Time
    Historic Sites • Bridges
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    This is a great side trip. About 15 minutes off the interstate, this is a great way to step back in time. The bridge has a small parking area with some well maintained picnic tables. The sound of the stream under the bridge is so relaxing that it is a welcome calm to just sit and relax. There is a nice nature train that takes you over the bridge. They also have steps to go down and wade is the water around the bridge, you can also wade on the trail. This is a great way to spend and hour or two and just decompress. The one thing we noticed is that vandals have painted graffiti on almost every inch inside the bridge. It is unfortunate that people would disrespect such a great old landmark (It's just sad). We will be back with a lunch for a great picnic. See more..
  33. 4.5 Blandwood (75 reviews)
    - Well worth your time...
    Historic Sites
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    ... if you like Antiques Roadshow, or are interested in 19th century US history or architecture or North Carolina. If you're under 12, this tour is not for you -- it's at least an hour and you can't touch anything! I loved it -- Ryan did an excellent job as our tour guide. As others have said, the house doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is absolutely beautiful. The preservationists have done an outstanding job. At seven or eight dollars, for so much information in a small group with lots of chances to ask questions -- this is a bargain. I'm so glad I stopped by -- a highlight of my trip to NC. Well done, everyone. See more..
  34. 4.5 Henry River Mill Village (65 reviews)
    - Wonderful place to visit and photograph the vintage village!
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Mysterious Sites
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    For decades, the Henry River Mill Village has sat dormant. On the surface, the once vibrant village appears abandoned, lost, and well beyond repair. Since being built in 1905, there has been a lot of history made in the village, including it's most recent appearance as District 12 in the Hunger Games movies. Join us for one of our many tours available for all ages and all interests. See more..
  35. 4.5 Alamance Battleground State Historic Site (64 reviews)
    - Pre revolutionary war & Regulators review
    Sunday: Historic Sites
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    Nice facility and displays. Guide Lisa Cox was very friendly and knowledgeable. Can tell she really likes what she’s doing. Good selection of books in gift shop. Can’t believe we’ve never stopped by here before now. See more..
  36. 4.5 Old Mill of Guilford (50 reviews)
    - friendly folks
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
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    historical great meal for cornbread, muffins,grits. ladies working were real friendly and helpful. Part of history of Oak Ridge. See more..
  37. 4.0 Historic Rural Hill Farm (45 reviews)
    - The Maize Maze was a fun way to spend a couple hours
    Sunday: Historic Sites
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    Rural Hill Farm is the historic homestead of Major John and Violet (Wilson) Davidson. John Davidson was an American officer serving in the Revolutionary War and a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Rural Hill Farm established in 1760, is the oldest and largest public historic site in Mecklenburg County encompassing some 265 acres. It is also a center for the study of Scottish heritage and interpreting the Davidson plantation/farm (lasting six consecutive generations), providing historical, agricultural, and environmental programming. See more..
  38. 5.0 Horne Creek Living Historical Farm (43 reviews)
    - Historical farm is worth a stop
    Sunday: Historic Sites
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    This is a very interesting place to visit to learn about farm life in turn of the century North Carolina. The hosts are very knowledgeable about this working farm and you are free to explore the grounds and tour this beautiful old farmhouse at your leisure. We were greeted by a friendly white cat as soon as we entered the visitor center as well as a beautiful beagle, and then by a very friendly mule, “Charlie”, as we walked down the path to the farm and entered the pasture and barn area. There are goats and chickens too. The house is very interesting with period furnishings, gorgeous hand made quilts, etc and is a very unique step back in time. There is a gift shop at the visitor center and since it is a working farm, they sell the vegetables they grow on the farm in season. It’s a very educational experience for adults and children alike! See more..
  39. 3.5 Castle McCulloch (42 reviews)
    - Beautiful Venue
    Sunday: Historic Sites
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    Attended a wedding at Castle McCulloch and the grounds were well maintained and the reception hall (Castle) lent a really special feel. See more..
  40. 4.5 Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities (40 reviews)
    - Excellent Starting Point in Southern Pines
    Historic Sites • History Museums
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    I recently visited Southern Pines and decided to explore this Center. I didn't really realize it was the home of the Boyd family as I had driven over for the NC Literary Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is actually in what was an office, and all of it is well worth a few hours of time. The home is well preserved with helpful notes for the rooms as well as the Hall of Fame. Additionally, there are beautiful gardens out back that connect into walking trails. I not only enjoyed my visit, but was delighted to meet Marianna-the Office Manager, who is quite knowledgeable about the Center, the Boyd family, the Hall of Fame and the town itself. For those that live in the area, there appear to be many events at the Center, but again, its well worth a few hours if in the area. Really enjoyed my visit. See more..
  41. 4.0 Old Waynesborough Park (39 reviews)
    - Great picnic area
    Sunday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Parks
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    Old Waynesborough Park is open 7 days a week and features four miles of walking trails along the banks of the Neuse and Little Rivers, on the site of Waynesborough, the original county seat of Wayne. The visitors' center and village are open Friday & Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 1PM-5PM. We also have the Historical Village, a collection of historic buildings from around the county including a Quaker meeting house, one-room school, and turn of the century lawyer's office. Each building is open to the public during open hours. The visitors center contains the Hamilton collection, one of the finest privately held Civil War collections in the country. Admission is free. We also rent our facilities for weddings, receptions, reunions, and other similar events. See our website or call us for information. See more..
  42. 4.5 Town Creek Indian Mound (37 reviews)
    - Great COVID-19 Escape
    Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
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    It's been hard to find places to take the family during COVID-19. This state park is mostly open. The main attraction is fully open. The main building where you can watch a film about the site is close however the film is on their website. Bathrooms are open and there is park staff there. They are still selling soda and waters for $1.00 each. Even with some of the buildings close we spent about an hour there. There is a nice nature trail that wraps around the site which takes about 20 min to walk. I highly recommend bug spray before you go. See more..
  43. 4.5 Murray's Mill Historic District (36 reviews)
    - Fantastic visit
    Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
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    Murray’s Mill Historic District nestles just as it did a century ago along the banks of Balls Creek. It's perfect for an afternoon picnic or a quick leg-stretcher. A placid pond slips over the dam, and the 28’ waterwheel makes its slow way 'round. Preserved intact are the 1913 mill itself, the 1890s Murray & Minges General Store, the 1880s Wheathouse, the 1913 John Murray House, furnished to the period, and numerous outbuildings. Run by three generations of the Murray Family, who abandoned operations in 1967, the picturesque structures and surrounding land form the last milling complex in the county, meticulously preserved and interpreted by the Catawba County Historical Association since 1980 when restorations began. Also are site are picnic tables and 2 hiking trails where you can enjoy the agricultural setting just as the Murrays did over 100 years ago. See more..
  44. 3.5 Chinqua Penn Plantation (35 reviews)
    - So sorry this is gone
    Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Castles
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    I have not been to this place in many years. It is such a shame t has fallen on such disrepair. When he Penn's owned the property, Mr. Penn bought, disassembled and rebuilt a windmill from Holland. The Penn's hired my Grandfather to do some work on the windmill. I understand the Penn's held parties inside the windmill. The windmill burned down but the footprint and fireplace were still there. When I was a child, my Dad drove us to the plantation. The caretaker, a Mr. Talley knew my Grandfather. The Penn's were travelling overseas and Mr. Talley let us come through the gates and let us go all over the grounds. It was magical. When I visited years later, there was disrepair and the windmill area is in the pasture area of the farm, but it was still beautiful. I am so sad that this place is no longer an attraction. Year 1980's See more..
  45. 4.5 Dr. Josephus Hall House (34 reviews)
    - Gotta do
    Sunday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites
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    To see a home in mostly original state and family furniture was absolutely amazing. Felt like I could actually see how the families lived there.The guides were informative and offered pieces of history that just made it a really special tour. I was only in town for the afternoon and so glad I made this my must do! See more..
  46. 4.5 Joel Lane Museum House (34 reviews)
    - Joel Lane House is Informative and Fun
    Sunday: Historic Sites
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    Built circa 1770, Joel Lane’s home is a jewel of Georgian mid-Atlantic colonial architecture. It was fully restored and furnished in the 1970s and is open for tours led by costumed docents. The site consts of three buildings and gardens: the museum, an adjacent 1790 middle-class dwelling, called the "Kitchen," beautiful herb and formal neo-colonial gardens, and a circa 1840 Visitors Center beckon visitors to enter a by-gone world. The buildings are filled with period furnishings and artifacts and paint a vivid picture of Colonel Joel Lane (1739-1795) and colonial life in the Carolina backcountry of 1770-1795. See more..
  47. 5.0 Hamlet Depot and Museum (27 reviews)
    - Wow!
    Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
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    Located in the only Victorian Queen Anne Train station in North Carolina, the Hamlet Depot serves as an active passenger depot as well as home to the Hamlet Depot & Museums. The hands on exhibits, visual displays, and interactive consoles encourage both young and old alike to explore the history of the Seaboard Railroad and Hamlet. From our Oral Histories, to our Model Railroad , to the Tornado Locomotive Replica the Hamlet Depot & Museums offer something fun for every one. See more..
  48. 4.5 House in the Horseshoe (27 reviews)
    - Prized Revolutionary War Era Venue
    Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
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    In the summer and spring, bright flowers surround this white plantation house whose name comes from its location on a horseshoe bend in the The Deep River. The house (ca. 1772) Was first owned by Philip Alston, whose band of Whigs was attacked in 1781 by Tories led by David Fanning. Later, four-term North Carolina governor Benjamin Williams lived in the house, which today features fine antiques of the colonial and Revolutionary War eras. See more..
  49. 4.0 Union Square (26 reviews)
    - Great evening vibe
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas
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    We were visiting Hickory for a day. Already ate dinner somewhere else before we discovered this fun area to hangout. Lots of activity. A fun place to grab a beer or eat outdoors. Or just walk around. See more..
  50. 4.5 Glencoe Mill Village Historic District (21 reviews)
    - loved this little village
    Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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    Glencoe is an unincorporated community in Alamance County in the city of Burlington's jurisdiction. The mill operated from 1882- 1950 and produced plaid flannels. The homes were built between 1880 and 1882, The village includes the mill homes (renovated and being lived in), the textile mill, and the hydroelectric plant. While visiting be sure to visit the Textile Heritage Museum. See more..

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