Things to Do with Kids in Cary, NC

  • 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.
  • 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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20.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 31 Bynum Beach Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view natural scenery and a variety of local wildlife at Bynum Beach Haw River Access Area. The area offers beach access and is also good for hiking, boating, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.
21.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Dog Park 1226 N White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
Located on 100 acres, JB Flaherty Park is home to a community center and provides tennis courts and fields for baseball and softball. The park features a dog park, children's playground, two ponds and a picnic shelter.
23.1 Miles
88% 60 votes
Historic Sites 5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, NC 27712 MoreLess Info
Offering guided tours of a plantation and its beautiful surroundings, Stagville State Historic Site is important to American history. There is also a welcome center and gift shop on the premises.
23.4 Miles
94% 223 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 6101 Cole Mill Rd., Durham, NC MoreLess Info
The expansive Eno River State Park in Durham, North Carolina is one of the most beautiful parks in the eastern United States. Day visits are free, but campers must purchase an inexpensive permit before entering the park. The picnic area and barbecue grills must be reserved in advance.
25.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 899 Coleman Ridge Road, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
With 275 acres to explore, White Pines Nature Preserve offers visitors an area to hike among the native pine and oak trees. Portions of the preserve are made up of marshland, where visitors can observe ducks and heron.
26.1 Miles
88% 164 votes
River Wilmington, NC MoreLess Info
Located in northeastern North Carolina, the Cape Fear River stretches 200+ miles to the Atlantic Ocean. The basin of the river is the largest in the state. A trail runs along the long stream and popular birding area.
28.8 Miles
89% 56 votes
Parks 572 Pumping Station Road, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
The 177-acre San-Lee Park offers a host of activities including hiking and biking trails, picnic facilities, playground, nature center and two stocked lakes for fishing. Campsite rentals for both RV and tent camping also are available.
28.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 572 Pumping Station Road, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
Measured at 160 acres in area, San-Lee Recreation & Educational Park offers a number of different amenities for its visitors to experience. These amenities include several walking/hiking trails as well as wildlife education programs.
30.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 117 Richmond Road, Mebane, NC 27302 MoreLess Info
Offering over 100 recreational programs to the community, the Orange County Recreation & Parks Dept is a governmental organization overseeing local parks and programs. The department oversees and maintains seven different public community parks.
30.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 117 Richmond Road, Mebane, NC 27302 MoreLess Info
At Efland Cheeks Community Center, visitors can take advantage of amenities like a kitchen, stage, and lounge. The center is situated next to Efland-Cheeks Park, which has several walking trails and sports fields.
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