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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

532 Reviews

#2 of 12 things to do in Flat Rock

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Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites

Closed Now: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1928 Little River Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731-9766

Open today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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“Great Day Trip”

This is a great spot to get out and enjoy Nature. If you need an afternoon break , or Weekend... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

hendosocial

Hendersonville, North Carolina

“Go for the goats!”

We just happened to be in the area and decided to explore, as I had never actually been here... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

dayzie5517

Weaverville, North Carolina

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About

Home of poet Carl Sandburg and his family. Located on 264-acres in Western North Carolina. The site includes 5-miles of hiking trails, a dairy goat farm and offers daily tours of the Sandburg Home.

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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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1928 Little River Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731-9766

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hendosocial

Hendersonville, North Carolina

748

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great Day Trip

This is a great spot to get out and enjoy Nature. If you need an afternoon break , or Weekend Daytrip this is a nice spot. Visit the home and learn about the home of Carl Sandberg.. Or Visit the goat barn, Hike around the...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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dayzie5517

Weaverville, North Carolina

9115

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Go for the goats!

We just happened to be in the area and decided to explore, as I had never actually been here, surprisingly. We went on the tour of the house, which is still currently under renovation, so be mindful of that if you’re coming in the next...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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stormkrow8

Leland, North Carolina

305113

Reviewed December 1, 2018

Amazed What I Learned Here

This historic site was an incredible learning experience for my wife and I. Sure, we've heard of Carl Sandburg, but really knew nothing about this great man. I remembered that he was a poet. But he was also a folk singer/musician, a novelist, biographer, and...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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sciboss

Ocala, Florida

2514

Reviewed November 13, 2018 via mobile

A beautiful and informative site!

A friend recommended this to my daughter and I while we were visiting, and we were delighted with the visit. The fall leaves around the property were beautiful and the trails very scenic. The tour was very interesting and educational, as I didn’t know much...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Zchaca

Hendersonville, North Carolina

5811

Reviewed November 11, 2018 via mobile

We Learned So Much!

Four of us decided to tour the Carl Sandburg Home on the spur of the moment. What a great decision! Even though there was no furniture or books (on the scores of bookshelves!) we still enjoyed the tour. The guide was specific and thorough without...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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IgnacioW976

Reviewed November 6, 2018

lovely place

Beautiful grounds and hiking trails. The peak top is obstructed by trees. But great trails and they can be quite a workout.

Date of experience: October 2018

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putnik123

Charlottesville, Virginia

621129

Reviewed October 31, 2018

Beautiful grounds

We visited the site, but did not pay for the house tour itself. It was enough to wander on the grounds, look at the goats, and take pictures of the pond reflecting the trees in the water. Very restful.

Date of experience: October 2018

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Melissa B

Dema

3012

Reviewed October 14, 2018

The Sandburg House is a must see!

I really enjoyed visiting this place. The home is very well maintained and the grounds are beautiful with many variety of flowers. Even though many people where there the day we visited. You still get a since of serene and calm. I expect that is...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Charles C

naples

16546

Reviewed October 5, 2018

Nice grounds, house, and barn

The house wasn't open for tours when we visited. Watched a short video on Sandburg which was interesting. Photos of the inside of the house would not make me come back, but the trails and the walk around the lake are lovely and invigorating.

Date of experience: September 2018

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gogogirlsouthland1

North Carolina

260124

Reviewed October 2, 2018

From the City of Broad Shoulders to the Foothills of North Carolina

Perhaps Carl Sandburg is most famous for his poem "Chicago," his word picture of the city of his youth. He lived a long and productive life, maybe more like several lives, leading to his home in Flat Rock. Connemara sits high on a hill, so...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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