Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour

Triangle Walking Tours
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Bruce_K
52 days ago
Very interesting. Andrew made the history come alive. The houses are beautiful with amazing architectural detail.

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.

Departure 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.
Return Details
  • 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.
Duration1 hourLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Historic OakwoodFranklin Street, Raleigh, North CarolinaGuests 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.Duration: 1 hour

Additional Information

  • 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
Inclusions
  • Tour of Historic Oakwood and North Blount.
Exclusions
  • Most of the homes that we visit are currently occupied, so we will not enter any of them.
Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Bruce_K
Very interesting. Andrew made the history come alive. The houses are beautiful with amazing architectural detail.
cristinagU3882AL
Excellent tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable by providing very interesting information. I learned a lot, which is always good.
rgm531
Our guide was absolutely terrific, knowledgeable, interesting and engaging. Highly recommended., great tour of Oakwood.

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