Things to Do with Kids in Apex, NC

  • TripBuzz found 141 things to do with kids in or near Apex, North Carolina, including 128 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham and Cary.
  • From Jordan Lake to Five Star Farm, the Apex area offers 59 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Farms & Ranches.
  • A suburb of Raleigh, Apex was incorporated in 1873. It has maintained a small town feel, even with its easy access to Research Triangle Park. That small town feel, along with its low crime rates, education, and other factors, helped Apex make it to #9 on CNN Money's list of the nation's top places to live.
  • TripBuzz found 141 things to do with kids in or near Apex, North Carolina, including 128 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham and Cary.
  • From Jordan Lake to Five Star Farm, the Apex area offers 59 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Farms & Ranches.
  • A suburb of Raleigh, Apex was incorporated in 1873. It has maintained a small town feel, even with its easy access to Research Triangle Park. That small town feel, along with its low crime rates, education, and other factors, helped Apex make it to #9 on CNN Money's list of the nation's top places to live.
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8.5 Miles
83% 577 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 MoreLess Info
PNC Arena is the home arena for the Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey team, and the North Carolina State University men's basketball team. In addition, the arena is often used for exhibitions and concerts.
8.5 Miles
80% 64 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 4600 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 MoreLess Info
Carter-Finley Stadium is the home of the NC State Wolfpack football team. This location, which has a maximum capacity of 57,583, has also hosted concerts from bands like Pink Floyd and Muse and a soccer exhibition matches.
9.0 Miles
51% 39 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) Raleigh, NC MoreLess Info
The J.S. Dorton Arena features a popular flea market that is open during the weekends at this fairground venue. The large size means that many vendors can be present and protected from the outside weather with the building's climate control features.
9.1 Miles
53% 55 votes
Movie Theaters 600 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 MoreLess Info
A discount theater, Carmike Blue Ridge 14 Cinema displays second-run feature films using digital projection. The theater is home to 14 auditoriums and provides a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
9.2 Miles
93% 159 votes
Parks 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603 MoreLess Info
Historic Yates Mill County Park is a 174 acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center where visitors can learn history and view educational exhibits. The park features opportunities for hiking, picnicking and limited fishing.
9.5 Miles
97% 262 votes
Botanical Gardens 4301 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 MoreLess Info
A nationally acclaimed garden, the J.C Raulston Arboretum is located at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. The garden has been notably listed in the top ten of the '50 most stunning University gardens and arboretums' in the U.S.
9.8 Miles
96% 1233 votes
Science Museums 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 MoreLess Info
The North Carolina Museum of Art features African, American, Egyptian, and European art, including 30 works by Auguste Rodin. The museum also has a 164-acre outside statue and trail area.
10.3 Miles
83% 47 votes
Movie Theaters 2109 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 MoreLess Info
Featuring Dolby Digital audio in all five auditoriums, Mission Valley Cinemas is a local movie theater specializing in showing the latest major Hollywood films. The theater is popular among students from the nearby NC State University campus.
10.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Swimming Pool RR 3, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 MoreLess Info
Located on the grounds of Bentwinds Country Club, the Bentwinds Swimming Pool is geared toward family use. The pool is outfitted with a gazebo for shelter from the sun. The pool also hosts the club's swim team.
10.7 Miles
67% 6 votes
History Museums 131 S. Fuquay Ave, Fuquay-Varina, NC MoreLess Info
Containing the history of the city, Museums of Fuquay-Varina consists of a schoolhouse, post office, and Centennial museum. The museums display artifacts, like furniture, quilts, and memoirs, from the past.
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