3 Best Landmarks in Raleigh, NC

“Mordecai Historic Park is a 3-acre park that features President Andrew Johnson's birthplace, a historic house museum, and trolley tours. The site has a 19th-century recreated kitchen garden based on the documentation left by Ellen Mordecai in her memoir and letters. Mordecai Historic Park maintains a collection of more than 5,000 artifacts. The house has 10,000 students who visit the Mordecai historical school every year. The site also delivers trolley excursions from March to December. Staff members carry out guided tours of the Mordecai House and its outbuildings. Mordecai Historic Park offers free access to various activities on the premises, museum activities, tours, and lectures. The place provides free admission to children 6 and under.”

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“The North Carolina State Capitol is the former seat of the North Carolina state legislature, which housed all of the state's government until 1888. A group of forward-thinking citizens created the state Capitol. The state capitol commission restored the building's old furniture, including all the original tables and dais. The building is one of the best-preserved examples of Greek Revival-style architecture in a civic building. The building has over 100,000 visitors who participate in activities such as tours, holiday celebrations, special ceremonies, and educational programs in the North Carolina State Capitol. Guided tours for groups of 10 or more are available in the Capitol area with advance notice.”

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“The North Carolina Executive Mansion is the official residence of the governor of North Carolina and their family. The Executive Mansion in North Carolina is a grand residence of 37,500 square feet that was built in the Queen Anne style of Victorian architecture during the late 1800s. The mansion was designed by architects Samuel Sloan and A.G. Bauer. Thousands of tourists come during the public tour season and open houses during the holidays. The mansion also serves as a meeting space, a historic site, and an elegant event venue. The North Carolina Executive Mansion is now a popular point of access to Raleigh's state-owned cultural and historical attractions for more than 300,000 annual visitors. There are also regular excursions to the grounds.”

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