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Joel Lane Museum HousevsSarah P. Duke Gardens
Both are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Sarah P. Duke Gardens ranks slightly better than Joel Lane Museum House. Sarah P. Duke Gardens comes in at #9 in Raleigh-Durham with accolades from 4 reviewers such as Where, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Joel Lane Museum House
Fodor's
Where
Atlas Obscura
160 South Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
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Fodor's "Dating to the 1760s, the oldest dwelling in Raleigh was the home of Joel Lane, known as the "father of Raleigh" because he once owned the property on which the capital city grew." Full review
Where " His plantation manor, built in 1769, is now known as the Joel Lane Museum House and provides unique insight into Colonial living." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Eighteenth century house of the mysterious "Father of Raleigh." " Full review
Sarah P. Duke Gardens Fodor's
Lonely Planet Where
Afar Magazine
426 Anderson Street, Box 90341, Durham, NC 27708-0341
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Fodor's "A wisteria-draped gazebo, the Carnivorous Plant Collection, and a Japanese garden with a lily pond teeming with fat goldfish are a few of the highlights of these 55 acres." Full review
Lonely Planet "Heavenly Sarah P Duke Gardens include 55 acres of koi ponds, terraced rose gardens and magnolia groves, where students and visitors play Frisbee on warm afternoons." Full review
Where "Duke Gardens offers visitors four primary sections that expand across 55 acres of fertile land." Full review
Afar Magazine "Let's just say it wasn't a "good hair" day, but there is so many plants and wildlife to see, that I spent several hours there. It was hot, yet heavenly!" Full review
