Unsurprisingly, North Carolina is home to a number of historic buildings and places worth exploring. And among the most beautiful of them all is the historic Hamlet Depot in Hamlet. The Queen Anne Victorian architecture of this circa 1901 structure is so perfectly preserved it leaves most in awe. Prepare for a road trip and make sure the batteries on your camera (or phone) are fully charged because a visit to Hamlet Depot is a dream for both professional and amateur photographers.
First a little background: Hamlet Station was built in 1901 and served as both the Seaboard Airline Passenger Depot as well as the Seaboard Airline division headquarters.
With tracks still in use at the property and a growing interest among visitors to see the depot, a remarkable decision was made in 2001. The entire building was picked up and moved across the tracks purely for safety reasons.
It took three years to complete the move. Today, the building not only functions as an Amtrak stop for three different Amtrak trains, it's also a museum.
But the museum spaces inside the building aren't the only spaces that house museum-quality items. The building's ornate railings and window trimmings are astounding.
After exploring the museum, head over to the Amtrak lobby, which is only open when trains are expected into the station. But visitors can at least look through the windows when the doors are closed.
It's easy to see why the only remaining Victorian Queen Anne-style station in North Carolina is a photographer's dream. Do you have photos you'd like to share? We'd love to see them in our comments!
Or, of course... you could always hop on Amtrak to get to Hamlet Depot.
Learn more about historic Hamlet Depot, including hours of operation, from its official website here. You can also check the Facebook page for upcoming special events.
