Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour
Raleigh, USA
1 hour
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
What You Will Do
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.
What's Not Included?
- Bottled water
- Most of the homes that we visit are currently occupied, so we will not enter any of them.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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.
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Historic Oakwood
1 hour
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.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Triangle Walking Tours
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English