Parks / Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site · NC
Current Status: Pedestrian detour in place from main parking lot. Grounds / trails open dawn till dusk 7 days a week. Barn open 7 days a week 10-4. Bookstore / Visitor Center open Tuesday - Sunday 9-5. Interagency passes can be purchased at Visitor Center.
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Visitor Center and Bookstore Open Tues - Sun
Visitor Center and Bookstore hours are Tues - Sun 9-5. It is currently a .7 mile hike from the main parking lot and a .4 mile walk to the historic area from the Hikers Lot. Please keep this in mind. If you have access needs, please call the number posted in the parking lot.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Things to Do
Outdoor Pursuits and Trail Map
Enjoy the solitude of Connemara. Hike its many trails and take from it the energy to avoid diversions. The park offers 5 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to moderately strenuous.
Seasonal Programs and Special Events
Each season brings a variety of unique program and special event opportunities. Find out what opportunities are available during your visit!
Tour the Sandburg Home
*Please call 828 693-4178 to ask about tour availability for same day visits. Limited tours may be available when staffing allows.* Each tour is 30-minutes, with a capacity of 10 people. (The only way to see the furnished interior of the Sandburg Home in person is through a guided tour.)
Virtual Tours at Connemara
Explore the park through a virtual tour of the interior of the Sandburg Home!
Visitor Centers
- Visitor Center/Park Store and Information
Source: National Park Service.