Parks and Natural History Walking Tour

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During the tour, you will travel to Raleigh's four original parks, as well as find the world's largest globe replica. Sites include: Moore's Square, Nash Square, and the Nature Research Center.

aerial shot of the Raleigh Convention Center at twilight

Stop 1: Raleigh Convention Center

500 S. Salisbury St.

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Welcome to the Parks and Natural History Tour! Explore things to do in Raleigh by visiting the city's four original parks and other attractions.

A view of part of the open lawn at Moore Square with the city buildings in the background

Stop 2: Moore Square

200 S. Blount St.

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Named after Alfred Moore, a former associate justice of the Supreme Court, Moore Square is a time-honored, historic district located in downtown Raleigh.

Burke Square sign outside of Governor's mansion

Stop 3: Burke Square (Governor's Mansion)

200 N. Blount St.

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The North Carolina Executive Mansion is the official residence of the Governor of North Carolina and their family.

Dog sitting in grass in front of NC Capitol building

Stop 4: North Carolina State Capitol

1 E. Edenton St.

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The North Carolina State Capitol has been the active capitol building of the state since it opened in June of 1840. It is one of the finest and best-preserved examples of a major civic building in the Greek Revival style of architecture.

The largest globe replica sits outside the NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Stop 5: NC Museum of Natural Sciences, The Daily Planet

121 W. Jones St.

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The NC Museum of Natural Sciences is the largest museum of its kind in the Southeast. The Daily Planet is 72 feet tall and houses a multimedia theater with a 2,000-square-foot video screen that projects science presentations and nature images.

Stop 6: Nash Square

200 S. McDowell St.

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Named after Abner Nash, the second governor of North Carolina, Nash Square is one of two squares that continue to fulfill their intended use as public parkland.

Other points of interest

Dorothea Dix Park: 1030 Richardson Dr.
Isabella Cannon Park: 2601 Kilgore Ave.

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Raleigh Locals Guide

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