Christie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Three great hiking trails, visitor center, pet friendly, bird watching
26 locals recommend
Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
2616 Kildaire Farm RdThree great hiking trails, visitor center, pet friendly, bird watching
Beautiful new park in downtown Cary, lots of seating, fountain. Walk to anywhere in downtown Cary.
19 locals recommend
Downtown Cary Park
327 S Academy StBeautiful new park in downtown Cary, lots of seating, fountain. Walk to anywhere in downtown Cary.
Beautiful lake with hiking trails, water craft rentals, picnics, pet friendly
112 locals recommend
Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry RdBeautiful lake with hiking trails, water craft rentals, picnics, pet friendly
Downtown
Restaurants, museums, churches, local shops, bars, and parks.
Concerts, outdoor movies
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency PkwyGreat outdoor venue for concerts, movies, close by.
Red Hat Amphitheater
500 S McDowell StGreat concert venue in the heart of downtown Raleigh!
Food scene
Something for everyone. Whole Foods, various restaurants, Cinebisto movies and dinner. Shake Shack is new and very popular.
7 locals recommend
Waverly Place
302 Colonades WaySomething for everyone. Whole Foods, various restaurants, Cinebisto movies and dinner. Shake Shack is new and very popular.
Apex
Great shops, restaurants, and bars.
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen
7307 Tryon RdExcellent restaurant with southern flair.
Shake Shack
310 Colonades WayNew! Burgers and shakes.
Museums
Great to visit anytime. Nice walking trails close by.
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdGreat to visit anytime. Nice walking trails close by.
Great science museum, free to visitors.
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StGreat science museum, free to visitors.
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StNorth Carolina history museum.
Brewery
Great local beer, outdoor seating, close to restaurants and downtown Cary.
47 locals recommend
Bond Brothers Beer Company
202 E Cedar StGreat local beer, outdoor seating, close to restaurants and downtown Cary.
Southern Peak Brewery
950 Windy RdGreat brewery with weekend local bands.
Aviator Brewing Tap House
600 Broad StGreat brewery, local beer.
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StGreat brewery and pizza!
Parks and Hiking
Great park, convenient with hiking, nature views and picnic areas.
6 locals recommend
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten RdGreat park, convenient with hiking, nature views and picnic areas.
Bond Lake
Hiking and walking trails, paddle boat, canoe and kayak rentals.
Shop Local Markets
Local farmers, growers in the area. Large farmer's market with something for everyone. Nice restaurant on location. Open all year.
7 locals recommend
Farmers market
Farmers Market DriveLocal farmers, growers in the area. Large farmer's market with something for everyone. Nice restaurant on location. Open all year.
Raleigh Flea Market
4285 Trinity RdMust see, local vendors selling a little bit of everything!