historic yates mill county park

Mayterodriguez

Surprising to find this jewel next to NCSU animal farms. Come and see it. It's really worth it. Tours in March, we'll be back by then. Nice visitor center and beautiful pictures.

LoriL752

Spectacular oasis in the middle a busy road. You can walk the trails around the park or go by the mill. You are transported into the country even though you are right next to the road. The mill tours are very nice also. Great nature photos.

xglamourkillsx

A great spot for photography, a picnic, or an afternoon walk! The mill is beautiful, and nature and animals are found throughout the trails around the property. A fishing pier and little dock overlook the water.

meegeemoments

So glad we stopped here, only wish we could come back in warmer weather to do all the other activities they offer. We visited the Mill and the kids watched the video to learn how it used to operate. They were also able to dress up in period costume which was lots of fun. Great view from the back deck and had it been warmer we could have sat there all afternoon. Well worth visiting if you have the time.

Ashish_Makhija

If you love nature, there is plenty of it here. Lake, trails, dam, waterfall and yes, the old mill. Take a tour.

197gwens

Not far from the city off of Lake Wheeler Road is an operational grist mill. They have monthly workshops for the younger ones, a beautiful lake with a dam which is great for photographers. A fishing pier. A wildlife haven. Clean restrooms, picnic areas, classroom. Bring your own snacks.

hazeleyez211_10

This is a nice place to relax and take a hike with nature. We came in the summer and it was hot, but I cant wait to visit next fall once we move to the area. I could just imagine how great the fall foliage is while walking around the lake and mill.

E6042GBpaulm

What I enjoyed most about Yates Mill, is the scenery of the place, nestled along the pond the Mill just pops out at you like a jewel. The staff are very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend a tour, because the working of the Mill's grindstones and history is a highlight as you get to actually go inside the Mill. If you are lucky, and you happen to visit when they are actually grinding corn, you can take home a bag at a small fee. Beyond the Mill itself, please take the time to walk the trails, the views are spectacular

matthewcf

We went on a field trip here last month and it is such a neat place. They do a great job with the tour and the facilities are really nice. You can even buy some cornmeal made there!

KeithnAlly

Loved it here! Visited while in town and it was a nice change of pace. Just a 10 minute or so drive from town and beautiful farm country all around. The park was lovely and the staff very helpful. Highly recommended.

wjm8309

If you want a very scenic and unique walk through the park, this is the place. The museum is interesting and the mill is a great place to sit and have lunch. Bring a fishing pole and some worms and do a little fishing along the way.

blabink

We found this by "accident" and it was one of our favorite stops in Raleigh. If you like the outdoors and quiet trails, you should check it out. The visitor center closes at 5 but the grounds are open until sunset (I think the posted time was 7:30 p.m. when we were there 9/23). We walked down to the mill and got some very nice pictures. We saw a crane standing in the stream down from the mill. The lake and trail was very peaceful except for the spots that ran right up against the road (which was surprisingly busy since it seemed to be an isolated area). There is no charge to roam the grounds and the visitor's center.

ChuckDenver

We went with our grandchildren they were having a art show and other events. Very nice park. Very clean and the children liked the cows and the ice cream that was made there

that_magpie

This is a great example of a park being able to cater to all walks of life. There's an awesome trail for running, walking, photography or bird watching. There's also a slightly longer/higher trail for those with a need to get their hike on. The main building has bathrooms and educational fare for those wondering about how mills work. Then, there's the mill itself. You can walk up to it from the creek and it's a really cool sight to see. There are always people there having pictures taken, so if that's your goal, I suggest you take some time in the morning on a weekday for that. What a fun place!

rcleach79

They have had activities that were somewhat interesting, but over all, pretty boring. There is a fake grinding house museum in the welcome center, a pond, and you can take tours of the mill