Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Flat Rock: Hours, Address, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site Reviews: 4.5/5
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
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Restaurants
80 within 3 miles
Honey and Salt
205
0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
426
0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • American • Barbecue
Flat Rock Village Bakery
374
0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • Bakeries • American • Pizza
Our Recipe Roots
0.7 mi
Campfire Grill
14
0.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Grill • Pub
Season's at Highland Lake
579
1.3 mi$$$$ • American • International • Fusion
Flat Rock Wood Room
1,053
1.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pizza
A Southern Cup
15
1.2 mi$$ - $$$
Pita Express
79
1.8 mi$ • Quick Bites • Mediterranean • Greek
Ingles Market
16
1.7 miSpecialty Food Market • Cafe
Attractions
34 within 6 miles
Flat Rock Playhouse
384
0.6 miTheaters
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
1,211
Mines
Firefly Craft Gallery
5
0.6 miArt Galleries
Mineral & Lapidary Museum
214
3 miSpeciality Museums • Science Museums
The Park at Flat Rock
63
1.4 miParks
Jump Off Rock
147
Observation Decks & Towers • Geologic Formations
Henderson Heritage Museum
124
2.8 miHistory Museums
Apple Valley Model Railroad Club
85
Speciality Museums
Appalachian Pinball Museum
54
Speciality Museums
Hendersonville Visitor Center
58
2.7 miVisitor Centers • Mountains
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4.5
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Vicky W
Lake Mary, FL602 contributions
Nov 2021
We spent a few days hiking the gorgeous property. First off, looping the lake trail was so nice. If this is the only walk/hike you do, you'll love it. Then on another day we hiked Little Glassy Trail. Then on a third day we hiked Big Glassy Mountain. The entire experience was just so beautiful. Can't wait to return when the leaves are changing to see the colors. Even though the color was gone, the woods and trails are just spectacular. Big Glassy Mountain trail is gradually up all the way, but we saw families and people of all ages hike this trail on Thanksgiving Day. The grounds are free and there are goats for kids of all ages. Enjoy.
Written November 26, 2021
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Tuxtails
Savannah, GA402 contributions
Nov 2021
Nice walk around the grounds, lake. Leaves changing, really pretty. Cannot go into house, we still enjoyed coming here. Would like to come back when the house is open.
Written November 24, 2021
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kythoro
Lexington, SC817 contributions
Nov 2021
We walked the beautiful grounds and paths, however the house was not open due to covid. We saw many dogs and friendly people.
Written November 13, 2021
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Rellim M
3 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
Great time on the farm with children and a neat learning experience. Loved earning really nice badges to add to our junior ranger vests!
Written November 10, 2021
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CanadaRN2001
Charlotte, NC31 contributions
Sep 2021
We went here mostly to the hike with a group of friends. The house and grounds were nice but the house was closed due to COVID. We REALLY enjoyed the hiking trails. We were able to get in just over 5 miles. The trails are easy to follow but aware there are definitely some hills along the way. Our hike up Big Glassy Hill trail led us to a great lookout that was well worth the climb!
Written September 6, 2021
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n1day
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Couples
An OK place to visit if you are good with staying on the road. Most of the good places in the pastures for photography are off limits and the BS excuse the rangers give changes with every vìsìt.
Written August 13, 2021
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Dturtle24
Blfd41 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
A beautiful place to hike and relax. Looking forward to seeing inside the house once COVID restrictions are removed.
Written August 1, 2021
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Jean B
8 contributions
Jun 2020
I love going walking at Carl Sandburg Home. The trails are challenging but great! The view from the top at Glassy Mountain is beautiful!! Definitely worth the hike up there!!
Written May 22, 2021
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Michael T
Apex, NC993 contributions
May 2021
Unfortunately the home was closed due to covid. But the groungs were open. The estate and farm are perfectly maintained. It was nice to see the goats. The buildings and displays were excellent. The facilities for the public are set up nice and well maintained. It is a little bit of a gentle up hill walk and is handi cap accessible. There also nice walking trails. A great place to have a lunch and spend the day.
Written May 2, 2021
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Kaitlyn G
36 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
Beautiful property and houses! Our family enjoyed walking the property and looking at all the historic structures, living quarters, main house, and of course visiting the goats! Was sad we couldn't see inside anything or get a tour, but it was a wonderful piece of history to visit and learn about.
Written January 2, 2021
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JD1
Greenville, SC433 contributions
My father-in-law cannot walk very far. Could we drop him off at the house so he does not need to walk up the hill from the parking lot? Also, about how long did you spend when you visited the home and property?
susanmac91
Flat Rock, NC9 contributions
When you arrive there is a call box at the parking lot. Call and they will send someone down to pick you up and bring you to the house. There is also handicap parking up close to the goat barn. It is a short flat walk to the house from that point. Call and they will tell you how yo get to that parking. I believe tours of the house are every half hour. 2 hours is enough for a nice visit if you are not hiking. If hiking add another 1 to 2 hours. Eat in Flat Rock at Honey and Salt or Hubba Hubba, both are fun and good. Enjoy
Christopher T
Winston Salem, NC3 contributions
Can we bring our dogs?
jgteacher
217 contributions
On the property, yes. in the barn, goat pasture and housr no, but the trails sre great for pets.
KittyBeth1
Pittsboro, NC49 contributions
When will the restoration be complete? We would come in August 2917-
Michael W
Concord, NC178 contributions
The local paper says the restoration will be complete in 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site:
- (2.04 mi) Pinebrook Manor B&B Inn
- (1.24 mi) Highland Lake Inn & Resort
- (3.13 mi) The Melange Inn
- (2.93 mi) The Henderson
- (3.28 mi) 1898 Waverly Inn
- Restaurants near Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site:
- (0.73 mi) Honey and Salt
- (0.72 mi) Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
- (0.71 mi) Flat Rock Village Bakery
- (1.32 mi) Season's at Highland Lake
- (1.32 mi) Flat Rock Wood Room