- Our list of the best things to do in Cary, North Carolina, features the top 183 nearby activities — including 94 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Cary, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Cary, NC , followed by 158 popular activities in nearby cities, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Apex, Garner, Fuquay-Varina and Pittsboro
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Delicious Italian food made with care and love
15.5 Miles
82%
22 votes
840 The Preserve Trail, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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Nationally recognized and rated as a top golf course, The Preserve at Jordan Lake is beautifully designed with rolling hills, winding fairways and two-tiered greens. This club is also home to a pro-shop and full-service dining facility.
15.5 Miles
Following along the Neuse River for several miles, North Raleigh Trail is used for walking, running, and biking. The trail is also dog friendly and has a paved path with plenty of shade from trees.
15.6 Miles
88%
8 votes
301 Wagstaff Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
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The Carrol Howard Johnson Environmental Park is a 28-acre park with a focus on education. The park serves to educate those who visit on the natural wildlife of the Fuquay-Varina area with its wooded paths, various plant species and natural bridges.
15.8 Miles
In the heart of downtown Durham, North Carolina, the Carolina Theater presents a wide variety of plays, musicals, concerts, lectures and other intellectual and artistic events. It also screens foreign and independent films.
16.0 Miles
92%
106 votes
13304 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
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A 12,000-acre lake surrounded by 26,000 acres of woodlands offers a variety of outdoor activities at Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Camping, boating, hiking, fishing and swimming are just some of the activities available at this park, open year-round.
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Hosting events for the community, Durham Central Park offers visitors open fields, gardens, and paths to explore. At the park, visitors can attend movie screenings, enjoy picnics, and attend food truck festivals.
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The Motorco Music Hall is a live performance venue that is available to be used for private parties, weddings, community gatherings, and concerts. The venue also hosts comedy shows as well as films screenings.
16.1 Miles
AMF Durham Lanes offers traditional bowling on 32 lanes along with a bar and meeting room with a capacity of up to 36 people. They also feature arcades, pool or air hockey, group events, birthday parties and a Pro Shop.
16.4 Miles
98%
128 votes
450 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Located in North Carolina, The Carolina Basketball Museum is dedicated to the legacy of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team. Exhibits include tributes to the team's greatest players, a short film on the history of this respected basketball program and rooms full of assorted memorabilia.
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Duke University is one of the largest and most respected universities in the United States. It has over 13,000 students and a legendary sports program. Duke's beautiful campus is open to visitors throughout the year.