- TripBuzz found 144 things to do with kids in or near Cary, North Carolina, including 128 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Wake Forest.
- From Wakemed Soccer Park to Buffaloe Lanes Family Bowling Center - Cary, the Cary area offers 56 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Sports Facilities/Fields.
- Cary sits within the central part of the state and is the third largest municipality in the area known as the Triangle which also contains Raleigh and Durham. Along with a large urban setting with many standard city attractions, Cary offers a substantial nature preserve with outdoor recreation activities. The Carolina Redhawks soccer team calls the city home as well.
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill own and manages the beautiful Coker Arboretum. This botanical garden is free to the public and is a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxed weekend afternoon with family and friends.
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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An institution of the University of North Carolina, the North Carolina Botanical Garden is a sensory delight full of fragrant flowers, majestic trees and a profusion of beautiful flowering plants.
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Lumina Theatre is a 4 screen movie theater with stadium seating and digital projection. The theatre airs first run films and is a part of the southern village, providing guests with access to numerous restaurants and shopping venues.
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28 votes
Cameron Blvd & Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705
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Named in honor of a former ACC champion track coach at Duke University, the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail comprises over three miles of trails suited for walking and running. The trails wind around a golf course.
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A ten-screen movie theater, Northgate Stadium 10 Theatre displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers 3D movies, stadium seating, arcade games, event hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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The historic University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the first public university in the United States. The campus of this respected research university is lush and inviting, making it a lovely place for an afternoon stroll.
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Dedicated to the beauty of the stars, the Morehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is located in coveted 'dark sky country,' enabling its telescopes to see much more than those in areas with greater light pollution. The Planetarium is open throughout the year and offers special programs for kids.
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Showing a mix of independent films and blockbuster hits, Varsity Theatre offers popcorn with real butter. They typically show 2 movies at a time. Visitors can rent out the theater for fundraisers, birthday parties, and other events.
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250 E Franklin St, CB 3480, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Both permanent and traveling science exhibits are presented at the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center. The shows within planetarium vary throughout the month and cover special presentations of nature documentaries along with standard astronomy shows.
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Duke University's Duke Lemur Center is one of the world's most important zoological institutes dedicated to lemurs. Tours are available seven days a week and must be scheduled in advance. All tour proceeds benefit lemurs and support the Lemur Center's research initiatives.