Raleigh Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Raleigh, North Carolina - NC, USA)



Raleigh will mostly appeal to historians and there are many interesting historic tourist attractions and buildings in Raleigh that are worth exploring.

Popular tourist attractions in Raleigh include the comprehensive Historic Oak View County Park and stunning landmark that is Raleigh's North Carolina State Capitol.






North Carolina State Capitol

Address: 1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina NC, 27601, USA
Tel: +1 919 733 4994
One of the most famous landmarks in Raleigh, the 1830s-built State Capitol of North Carolina is a National Historic Landmark, made in the Greek Revival-style. The governor's office used to be housed here, along with the legislative chambers, state library and cabinet and state geologist's offices.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 19:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Mordecai Historic Park / President Andrew Johnson's Birthplace

Address: 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, North Carolina NC, 27604, USA
Tel: +1 919 834 4844
The Mordecai Historic Park / President Andrew Johnson's Birthplace provides a unique view of life in 19th-century Raleigh and was home to five generations of the same family, showcased at the plantation house museum. President Andrew Johnson was born here and his birthplace can also be visited, while Village Street offers several historic tourist attractions.
Open hours: Monday and Wednesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 16:00
Admission: charge

Historic Oak View County Park

Address: 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina NC, 27601, USA
Tel: +1 919 212 7248
The Historic Oak View County Park is an antebellum farmstead with many worthwhile attractions sure to entice historians. Highlights of the park include an 1855 Greek Revival house, a cotton gin house museum and outbuildings, an 1870s gazebo, a pecan grove and a Farm History Center.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 08:30 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Admission: free