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Charter Bus to Pullen Park

Pullen Park (1887) runs rides older than most theme parks — a hand-carved 1911 Dentzel carousel, a miniature C.P. Huntington train looping the park and pedal boats on the lake. Tickets are $2 per ride; playgrounds, picnic shelters and the aquatics center fill the rest. It's the easy kid-stop next to NC State's campus.

520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606 Family stop — 1887 amusement park with carousel, train and pedal boats.

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Plan your visit

Suggested time

1.5–2 hours

Best time

Weekday mornings; holiday-season rides

Official website

raleighnc.gov/parks ↗

Must-see spots

1911 Dentzel carousel
Miniature train
Pedal boats
1887 amusement park

Suggested itinerary · Classic kids afternoon

Know before you go

The 1911 Dentzel carousel — hand-carved animals, still operating.
The miniature train loops the whole park — the classic first-ride for kids.
Pedal boats on the lake and the playground zones fill the rest.

Tips for group trips

Entry free — rides are $2/ticket each; picnic shelters reservable for group lunches.
Coach drop on Ashe Ave at the main lot.
The carousel and train are the two must-rides for kids.