Let's Take a Walking Tour of the Oakwood Neighborhood
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This event requires that you pre-register to secure your spot. It is very popular so will sell out. Ticket Link (you will need to select October 19th)
"The historic Oakwood neighborhood is the oldest neighborhood in Raleigh at least partially outside of the downtown. On this tour, you will learn how much of the Oakwood neighborhood was almost destroyed in the 1970s.
In addition to seeing the major architectural styles in the neighborhood, this route will also introduce you to some of the minor architectural styles that are found in Oakwood. We will see several gorgeous Second Empire homes, and we will even take a look at three houses that may have been purchased from the Sears Catalog in 1912. We will also explore the small area of commercial buildings located on N. Bloodworth St."
Meeting Spot: We will start on the sidewalk outside of the North Carolina Medical Society building at the corner of N. Person St. and E. Lane St. The closest address is 222 N. Person St. The tour will end approximately 3 blocks away from the starting point.
Parking: There is plenty of free street parking is available in the Oakwood neighborhood on Sundays. Several of the streets in Oakwood are one-way (including both Person St. and Lane St.), so please keep that in mind when you are looking for parking. A great place to park would be in the 400 or 500 blocks of E. Lane St. because that will put you right in between the starting and ending points of the tour!
This event is a walking tour! We will NOT be entering any of the homes on the tour; we will be viewing the exteriors only. In addition, there will not be any restroom breaks or stops for food/drinks.
You will pay the tour guide directly at the end of the tour. $15-20 is the suggested cash payment.