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Poplar Grove Plantation

10200 U.S. 17, Wilmington, NC
910/686-9989
Ranked #8 of 25 attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Austin, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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It's staffed with committed and well meaning volunteers, go see them! They do a great job, and the manor house is splendid with the actual furnishings to that house, very unusual and special. The grounds are lovely.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Although we were a bit disappointed in the house size when we first arrived, the tour was beyond our expectations. The guide was fascinating. She assumed the role of the plantation owner's daughter and made history come alive. I've been on several plantation tours and came away with fresh knowledge. Highly recommend.

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Wilmington, N.C.
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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annual car show, tours of the house and grounds and special events. Their website will give you a complete listing of their activities. It is easy to get into and out of the grounds with ample parking. We've enjoyed EVERY event that we have attended at Poplar Grove Plantation.

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Wilmington, NC
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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Go on market day and you can get some good food and see the grounds. It never gets old.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
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Very interesting . The basket and weaving craft people were very skilled and knew their crafts well. We had a pnice one on one with them. Very pretty grounds.

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012
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Did not tour the actual plantation but really enjoyed the nature walk that wove around to the Mill Pond. Not too strenuous - mostly level, well defined path. Great for dogs.

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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They also have great crafts, and unique items for sale. I like to go off hours and look at their goats out back.

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Brevard, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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We enjoyed visiting the mansion and the grounds very much!

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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Fun place to visit and see how things were in the past. There are several outbuildings to visit here as well. In the summer they host a farmers market on Wednesday mornings.

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011
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We live close by so it is our favorite spot for walking. The nature tails are very well maintained and easy accessible. The plantation is very clean and well restored. They have a nice Farmers Market on Wednesday and for Holloween a festival for the kids. Passing by in the area use the picnic area!

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