Executive Mansion
Executive Mansion
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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This 37,500-square-foot grand mansion, built during the late 1800s in the Queen Anne-style of Victorian architecture, is home to the governor of North Carolina and his family. Although the mansion itself is currently closed to the general public, free tours of the grounds are still available.
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Kate Illinois1
Illinois4,861 contributions
May 2023
Tours offered at times; call the capitol in advance to see if tours offered during your visit to Raleigh. Unfortunately no tour for us. We still enjoyed walking around the block for partial views.
Written May 20, 2023
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PackPride
Raleigh, NC106 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
I understand that governors can't stay in one place all the time since they are on the go a lot as an elected representative. However, if I were governor, they would have a difficult time pulling me away from this beautiful mansion built to be my home for the next 4-8 years. It's a stunning house, in my opinion, with the look of Gothic styling on the outside. I recommend you go and take a look around the perimeter of the house (don't try to appear shady, just gander), I think you will agree it's a very cool looking place with a lot of history.
Written August 21, 2013
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John F
Raleigh, NC89 contributions
The executive mansion is different from most and takes a bit of getting used to. It is attractive on the inside and is considered an architectural gem for Raleigh.
Written May 27, 2013
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NCTraveler2015
Raleigh, NC5,150 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
I had the pleasure of viewing the decorated Executive Mansion during the holiday open house. There was security but they just looked in our purses and had us go through a metal detector. We were then free to look around on the first floor of this historic building. We were also allowed to take photos which was nice.
Inside the house there are large portraits of the former governors of North Carolina. The first floor was pretty lavish and the house was extravagantly decorated. There were many large trees and one had ornaments made by children.One room also had bell ringers and that was a joy to watch.
There were docents in some of the rooms to learn a little bit more about the mansion but next time, I'd like a more guided tour to learn even more. It was still a nice experience and I'd go again to see the mansion all decked out in holiday spirit.
Inside the house there are large portraits of the former governors of North Carolina. The first floor was pretty lavish and the house was extravagantly decorated. There were many large trees and one had ornaments made by children.One room also had bell ringers and that was a joy to watch.
There were docents in some of the rooms to learn a little bit more about the mansion but next time, I'd like a more guided tour to learn even more. It was still a nice experience and I'd go again to see the mansion all decked out in holiday spirit.
Written December 13, 2015
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NancyP01
Raleigh, North Carolina9 contributions
While there are limited tours of the inside, you can drive or walk around the entire space and peek in through the iron fence. The gardens and house are beautiful year-round.
Written April 3, 2013
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Northcountrychick
Wake Forest, NC126 contributions
May 2012
We took several Japanese ladies through the house and gardens. They were very impressed with the house, but even more so with the lovely gardens and bee hives. The guide we had was so sweet! I have only been in the house three times in the last thirty years, but do wish more of it was open to the public....
Written April 1, 2013
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zetaspeechlady
Greenville, NC572 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
This was our last stoo of the class field trip. Although the rooms were roped off, we were able to see the beautiful Christmas displays from the entrance way. We were able to talk to the governor's daughter who was there at the time. A high school choir group entertained us with Christmas carols. Although the tour didn't last long, it was nice to see where the governor lives.
Written December 9, 2017
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Richard C
Holly Springs, NC4 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
We got to visit the Governors Foyer and just look into 5 rooms on the ground floor. The trip name should be changed to the Governors Foyer.
Written September 15, 2017
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jroliver1017
Phoenix, AZ36 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
MAke reservations two weeks in advance by going to the visiting.com website.you will have a guided tour, and learn all sorts of interesting facts.. it's been the N>C>'s governors home since late 1800's..Really an interesting tour!
Written September 14, 2017
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Debbi D
Lenoir, NC727 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
We did not see the inside, just the outside as we strolled by. A lovely walk around the block you can see the grounds and most of the house. Beautiful home. Easy to get to if you are doing the museums in town.
Written August 29, 2017
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Is the mansion currently open??
Written October 10, 2020
does the governor's mansion in Raleigh have a ramp to get in and an elevator to go up to the other floors
Written November 11, 2018
Will it be possible to tour the mansion July 26 or 27 2016?
Written July 21, 2016
Tours must be made 2 weeks in advance. Check out the North Carolina Executive Mansion website for details, click on Executive Mansion on right hand side bar then scroll down near bottom of page for the link "Capitol Area Visitor Services".
Written July 22, 2016
Can you recommend some restaurants near the Governor's Mansion in Raleigh.
Written April 16, 2015
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