In case you don’t know, Pullen Park opened way back in 1887 and was designated the first public park in North Carolina, and it’s the fifth oldest operating amusement park in the United States, and the 16th oldest in the world – pretty cool, huh.
So if you’re looking for things to do with kids in Raleigh, especially younger kids, this is one of the best things to do in Raleigh for family fun and one of the top Raleigh attractions.
Close to downtown Raleigh, the park sits on 66 acres of land just west of downtown, between Western Blvd. and Hillsborough Street, and adjacent to North Carolina State University.
What kid doesn’t enjoy a miniature train ride? This is a one-third size near-replica of the famous locomotive, C.P. Huntington and it’s one of the top Raleigh attractions for kids.
Getting out on Lake Howell (the lake within Pullen Park) on a pedal boat is classic family fun! It’s a bit of a workout on the legs, but a fun way to spend 30-minutes with your kids and get a new perspective of the park.