A Victorian neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with restored homes built between 1870 and 1912, this 20-block area may be enjoyed by vehicle or on foot. Self-guided walking tour brochures are available at the Capital Area Visitor Center.
Admission is free.
Historic Tours of Raleigh For a fee, you can take a guided one-hour tour of historical sites of the city. Joel Lane House Built in the 1760's, this is Raleigh oldest residence. Costumed staff guide the tour through the house and its period gardens and recount the building's many historic events. It has been occupied by 25 governors' families. Admission is free.