- Our list of the best things to do in Wake Forest, North Carolina, features the top 122 nearby activities — including 64 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Wake Forest, 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 22 things to do within the city of Wake Forest, NC , followed by 100 popular activities in nearby cities, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Garner and Apex
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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.
24.9 Miles
Located on 11-acres in a scenic residential neighborhood, Seagroves Farm Neighborhood Park is a popular park for visitors to enjoy. A multi-age playground, asphalt walking trail, and pond with a fishing pier are among the amenities available at the park.
25.1 Miles
Sitting on 224-acres of land, the Thomas E Brooks Park is an outdoor recreational park that includes a baseball field, soccer fields, a walking trail, and picnic shelters. The park also has a playground for children.
25.3 Miles
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.
25.3 Miles
An indoor sports facility, Dream Sports Center offers leagues in basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse and hockey. The facility also features training, summer camps and accommodations for birthday parties and kids' programs.
25.7 Miles
The Red Canvas is the studio, gallery, and classroom of artist Catherine Martin. Catherine is a self-proclaimed expressionist and she uses broad brush strokes and a variety of colors that personalize each work she completes.
25.9 Miles
Old Gilliam Mill Park is a 16 acre park featuring a mill built in 1850 by Stephen Henley. Attractions and available activities include the mill itself, walking paths, picnicking, and occasional special events.
26.0 Miles
For a tour and taste of craft brews, visitors are heading to Beer Time Brew Tours. Tours include safe transportation to and from breweries, background and history of breweries and beers, and time to purchase gifts at each brewery.
26.0 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.
26.0 Miles
Offering focused instruction in dance and other fine arts for students from toddler age through adolescence, the Academy for the Performing Arts employs world renowned choreographers as instructors. The school offers lessons in all styles of dance.