- 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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Focuses on wholesome foods using only the freshest ingredients to their hand-crafted salads
17.2 Miles
85%
196 votes
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.
17.2 Miles
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.
17.2 Miles
93%
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.
17.2 Miles
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.
17.2 Miles
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3 votes
12098 New Falls of Neuse Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Spanning nearly 28 miles, Neuse River Greenway Trail extends from Falls Lake Dam to the Wake County Line. It can be used for walking, biking and wildlife viewing and features river crossings, trees, wetlands and bridges.
17.3 Miles
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.
17.3 Miles
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.
17.4 Miles
Specialty dance workshops and full classes are offered at Ninth Street. The dance instructors can cover most popular types of dance including jazz, tap, tango, ballet, swing, samba, African, modern, hip hop, and Broadway.
17.5 Miles
Located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Ackland Art Museum is a locus of artistic and creative activity and appreciation. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted.
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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.