A piece of Raleigh’s tourism history is starting an exciting new chapter. On Monday, November 9, The Gables officially opened its doors at 1217 Wake Forest Road. The intimate 18-room boutique retreat is located in Raleigh’s historic Mordecai neighborhood.
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Rediscovering Raleigh’s Historic Route 1 Tourist Homes
With the restoration of The Gables inn making headlines, Raleigh’s 1930s roadside history is stepping back into the spotlight. Long before I-95, U.S. Route 1 ran down Wake Forest Road and Person Street, inspiring homeowners to open “tourist homes” to weary drivers. Explore the rise of these early bed-and-breakfasts, the story behind The Gables, and the surviving historic structures that still line the Mordecai corridor today.