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#1 of 3 Tourist attractions in CreswellLocalGuideWorld score: 4.79
Rating breakdown
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5 ★82%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Somerset Place State Historic Site?
- Somerset Place State Historic Site is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 294 reviews.
- How does Somerset Place State Historic Site rank in Creswell?
- Somerset Place State Historic Site is #1 of 3 Tourist attractions in Creswell by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Somerset Place State Historic Site located?
- 2572 Lake Shore Rd, Creswell, NC 27928 — 1.7 km from the center of Creswell.
- How can I contact Somerset Place State Historic Site?
- Phone: (252) 379-6020 · Website: historicsites.nc.gov
One of the best historic plantations I have visited with its strong focus on the lives of the slaves and their living/working conditions. While a self guided visit is possible, I highly recommend the guided tour ($1/person, 1.5 hrs). Entrance to many of the buildings is only available on the tour.
Must do the tour in order to go in the buildings. When you show up you can just ask for a tour. Very informative. $2 each for adults. Pay in cash or else there’s a $5 minimum for credit cards.
Free Historical site right beside Pettigrew State Park which was the site of a former plantation. Tour is self guide or you can pay a small fee for a guided tour.
Great Historical Site. Free to visit and walk around. You can walk around on your own or take the tour for $1 per person. Handicap persons will not be able to go inside each building because they are small (like in the 1800's) put you can see the whole inside from the doorway and hear what the tour guide is saying (still getting the full experience). As a handicap person I really enjoyed everything about the site.
I absolutely love visiting Somerset Plantation! It has a fascinating history you can feel while walking the peaceful grounds. Even the massive trees are a site to see and there is a path to Pettigrew park at the back left of the Plantation. You can pay a small fee for a tour or walk the grounds for free which I really appreciate the option as my family prefers to do things at our own pace.
Excellent historic plantation to visit. Free entrance, but I would highly recommend taking the very informative and inexpensive guided tour with the guide on site.
The experience was so fantastic learning the history is amazing. The tour guide was fabulous, wish we had been able to heard more about other parts of the land but its ok , i enjoyed what we did get to learn but he did know the history well.
Matt was our tour guide, he was wonderful, went above and beyond to answer our questions. The tour is a must during your visit.
Amazing historic site, worth the drive. Recommend coming to visit.
Great Job to the NC historic staff at Somerset Place. A+
Amazing historic site, worth the drive. Recommend coming to visit.
Great Job to the NC historic staff at Somerset Place. A+
Everytime I place by Creswell I always stop by this place. They have an amazing set up with some very beautiful views. They also have an amazing back story and is definitely worth a tour. They even have trails that lead over to Lake Phelps with spectacular views of the lake. It also has benches to take a rest and enjoy the view. Swimming is prohibited.
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