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Pullen Park

520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
919-831-6468
Ranked #2 of 44 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 71 Reviews
Type: Parks
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Apex, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Lots to do, only a $1 to ride the train and carousel. Would like a little more for younger kids - but we'll still keep going!

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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The oldest park in Raleigh has been completely redone. Carosel with original 100+ year old horses which have been restored to their original beauty is a sight to behold. Train is a joy for children of all ages (including those of us who are 69!) Snack bar serves food that you'd find in a restaurant in a lovely outdoor setting.

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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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Love the $1 a ride train and indoor carousel. We enjoyed the age appropriate playgrounds. Thankful there are still many wide open areas of grass and shelters separate from all the playgrounds and attractions.

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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I love this park. They really tried to preserve the classical feel of parks in the past. It has an awesome miniature train you can ride around the park, paddle boats, and a carousel. Great fun for kids and adults alike.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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I grew up in Raleigh so I love coming here from time to time. Perfect for familes. You can't visit here without a ride on the train or the carousel! Also great for picnics and strolls around the pond to feed the geese!

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Pawleys Island, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

What a nice park. Bored on a weekend? Nothing to do with the kids? Do I have an answer for you. Pullen Park established in 1887 or so boasts tons of stuff for kids and big-kids (adults) to do. Start off with the walking trails that run through the park, then a train ride ($1 per person) for a general... More

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Knightdale, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Free Park with a manned snack bar grill, and a few inexpensive rides for the kids (paddle boats, train, carousel). The new jungle gyms are great. It is a good place to let little ones run off energy. Parking could be better on the popular days.

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

My fondest memories of Pullen Park is the carousel. It is very near North Carolina State University. The beautiful grounds provide a wonderful spot for a picnic lunch.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

The city did a great job restoring the park. The now indoor merry go round is a hit. So is the train but the line is long during holidays. For Christmas it was decorated so well it seemed you were at Disney. Take the little ones. It won't disappoint.

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See 8 more reviews by HYRLUV for Raleigh
Garner NC
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

LOve this park that has all been remodeled and re-landscaped-Beautiful restored big indoor Merry Go Round price of a spin-$1.00! ALso wooden mordern extensive playgroun and a train ride that goes around th entire park-for $1.00-also there are snack shacks-and paddle boats-lovely walk about there!

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