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Historic Oak View County Park

24 Reviews

#61 of 158 things to do in Raleigh

Historic Sites, Nature & Parks, Sights & Landmarks

4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610-2913

+1 919-250-1013

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“Nice historic site”

Nice park built around a 19th and 20th century farm. Start with the exhibits in the visitor center... read more

Reviewed December 31, 2017

Zach F

“I hidden gem”

Great quiet spot for a picnic. Plenty of space for kids to roam. They'll love the goats. Main... read more

Reviewed August 9, 2017

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Nineteenth-century farmstead tells the story of America's agricultural and rural heritage, featuring a 19th-century farmhouse, history interpretive center, Cotton Museum and a 170-acre pecan grove.

4.5

24 reviews

Excellent47%
Very good45%
Average8%
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Terrible0%

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“great history” (3 reviews)

“farm buildings” (2 reviews)

“history museum” (2 reviews)

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4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610-2913

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Zach F

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Reviewed December 31, 2017

Nice historic site

Nice park built around a 19th and 20th century farm. Start with the exhibits in the visitor center and do a self-guided walk through the farm buildings, which are open and have placards explaining each. The main house is open as well and is worth...More

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Golfgma

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Reviewed August 9, 2017 via mobile

I hidden gem

Great quiet spot for a picnic. Plenty of space for kids to roam. They'll love the goats. Main highlight of this park is the story of farming in North Carolina. I learned a lot about the evolution of our country and state in the history...More

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Sharon L

Palo Alto, California

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Reviewed July 30, 2017 via mobile

Quiet park for a history lesson and picnics

The grounds are well maintained, there are markers around that explain and identify the various buildings on the farm. There is also a small visitors center that give lessons to school age children on the environment and history of NC.

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Sam W

Reviewed July 7, 2017 via mobile

One of our favorites!

We love this park! So much history to see, gardens, farm animals, adventure backpacks, and an area for children to play. They even have some eggs and veggies set out to take a sample of. I would definitely recommend!!

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Deborah M

Raleigh, North Carolina

122

Reviewed May 24, 2017

A Hidden Gem

This is a great place for children to play, for families to fish, visit a historic farm, take a hike, travel back in time.

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JWW12345

Youngsville, North Carolina

134

Reviewed April 14, 2017

Educational experience

This is a very nice park with knowledgeable staff. It has a great history, easy to walk around and lots of picnic areas.

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elandja

Apex, North Carolina

43692

Reviewed June 29, 2016

Agricultural History on Beautiful Grounds

This little gem of a park located in southeastern Raleigh is a little off the beaten path but worth a couple of hours to explore. The grounds are beautiful with a grove of pecan trees, a pond and historic buildings including the a lovely old...More

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Candi E

Cary, North Carolina

3014

Reviewed June 18, 2016

Fun day trip

The aspect that I like most about NC is the fun day trips that one can take! My kids loved this park. It was outside, lots of space to run, and a chance to teach them about our nation's great history!

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Dorcas C

Raleigh, United States

314

Reviewed May 2, 2016

Local agricultural history

This house and park is a great park showcasing Raleigh's rich agricultural history. Their special events such as their Christmas Open House with horse and carriage rides and hot cider are part of many local families annual Christmas traditions. The park is striving for historical...More

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amw4

Raleigh, North Carolina

8715

Reviewed February 23, 2015

Lots to learn about and explore

Spent a nice afternoon exploring the house, buildings, trails and visitor's center, learning about life on the farm in Wake County during the 1900s. I would like to come back in warmer weather, as there were places to picnic and see more of the place.

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