Carl Sandburg Home NHS is located on 264 acres in Western North Carolina. In addition to tours of the Sandburg Home, visitors can enjoy over five miles of trails, stroll through gardens and greet the descendents of Mrs. Sandburg's dairy goat herd. A typical visit lasts 2 hours.
This is a fun experience for the kids on a dime. You do have to pay to tour the home, but you can walk around the grounds for free. The hike and trail up to the home is lovely. At the home their do have a barnyard where you can pet the animals, free of charge. At Christmas they bring in storytellers and folk music players. The kids are able to interact with the performers. The gift shop is small, but has a nice selection of books.