Smiles and street scenes in Cary
Cary prides itself on southern comfort and is now one of North Carolina’s liveliest cities. The city is anchored by a vibrant downtown core dotted with trendy cafes, coveted restaurants, and plenty of boutique shops. Locals are famously friendly, which means that if you’ve secured a Cary vacation rentals property you’re bound to exchange smiles with a neighbor. Cary is also an easy drive to downtown Raleigh which means that North Carolina’s best street scene is never too far away.
Tour America’s “Research Triangle”
Sports buffs will be in their element because Cary is the home of the USA Baseball National Training Complex. Whether you score tickets to a game or take a behind the scenes tour, the complex lets you walk in the footsteps of champions. Innovating since 1959, Research Triangle Park is North America’s largest continuously operating research park. Driving around the park is an experience in itself, with more than 200 research, technology, and ag-bio companies to check out. For a culture fix head to the heritage listed Page-Walker Arts and History Center, where you’ll find the Cary Heritage Museum.
Summer concerts in colorful Cary
Summer brings long days and plenty of sunshine, as well as a colorful calendar of festivals and events. The Koka Booth Amphitheatre is Cary’s most popular venue, hosting a string of outdoor concerts. It also hosts North Carolina Symphony's Summerfest Series, which attracts music lovers from across the US. The atmosphere is fantastic so why not stay local with Cary vacation rentals in the heart of the town center? When it comes to fall colors, North Carolina puts on one of America’s fieriest displays, with foliage usually peaking from September to November.
Exploring the natural landscape of Cary
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Cary is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- William B. Umstead State Park (5 mi / 8 km)
- Pullen Park (6.5 mi / 10.5 km)
- Lake Wheeler Park (7.8 mi / 12.5 km)
- Ting Park (8.9 mi / 14.3 km)
- Jordan Lake State Recreation Area (13.7 mi / 22.1 km)
- North Carolina Botanical Garden (16.1 mi / 26 km)
Transportation to and around Cary
Fly into Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), the closest airport, located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from the city center.
If you'd rather travel by train, the main station is Cary Station.