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Mordecai Historic Park offers a unique glimpse into early Raleigh life. The park features Mordecai House(c.1785/1826), formerly the seat of one of Wake County's largest plantations and home to five generations of the same family. Highlights include a collectiion of family furnishings, original plantation dependencies, and a 19th century kitchen with a recreated kitchen herb garden. Other park buildings include the birthplace of President Andrew Johnson and St. Mark's Chapel, built by slaves in 1847. Tour hours are Tues.-Sat.,9am-4pm;Sun.,1-4pm

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Lake Wheeler Metropolitan Park

A highly popular metropolitan lake park (650-acre lake and 150 acres of park with land buffer)

Raleigh, NC Lakes



City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department

The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department has 19 community centers, 8 swimming pools, 108 tennis courts (including 23 at Millbrook Exchange Park), 61 softball fields (including 9 at Walnut Creek Softball Complex), 4 lakes and approximately 40 miles of greenway trails. Call 890-3285

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Kincaid Homes

These two homes were owned by William Kincaid and his brother Henry Lee Kincaid. Together they had a sawmill and later forme...

Guilford College

Founded in 1837 by the Society of Friends (Quakers), Guilford College is an independent, liberal arts college widely respecte...

Phil's Corner Cafe

Subs, steak and cheese, chicken and a variety of other sandwiches. Open Mon-Fri for breakfast and lunch. ...

Motel 6

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The Melting Pot-A Fondue Restaurant

Fondue-Casual Attire ...