PULLEN PARK RALEIGH: CLASSIC FUN FOR KIDS!

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.

WHERE IS PULLEN PARK?

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.

HOW MUCH DOES PULLEN PARK COST?

Pullen Park Raleigh is free to enter, they only charge a small fee to ride the carousel, train and kiddie boats.

The Carousel

The younger kids will get a thrill out of riding the historic Pullen Park Carousel.

The Miniature Train

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.

Pedal Boats

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.

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