Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour

5.0
(6 reviews)

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Raleigh's historic Oakwood and North Blount neighborhoods are famous for their array of fascinating historic houses, displaying a multitude of historic architectural styles from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.

Travel through Oakwood with a professional historian guide and experience the evolution of American architecture, from the elegant Second Empire style to the playful Queen Anne style and much more.

What's Included

Tour of Historic Oakwood and North Blount.
Bottled water
Most of the homes that we visit are currently occupied, so we will not enter any of them.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Heck-Andrews House

We meet outside the Heck-Andrews House in Raleigh. The best spot for parking nearby is at the lot near the State Archives or street-side parking around the surrounding neighborhood.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
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    Guests will explore the historic neighborhoods of North Blount and Oakwood, known for their diverse array of beautiful Victorian architecture. A few of the locations visited include the Heck-Andrews House, Leonidas Polk House, Capehart House, Tucker House, Lamar-Brown House, and more.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Triangle Walking Tours

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