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Welcome to Cary, NC
Located between Wake and Chatham counties is the town of Cary, NC which is one of the fastest growing areas in the South (https://www.visitraleigh.com/plan-a-trip/cities-and-towns/cary/). As with most fast growing towns, Cary is also quickly becoming a restaurant and entertainment hot spot. You can find great local cuisine mixed with the most trendy style of cooking, fun local music, and more!
WHERE TO EAT & DRINK?
Welcome to Cary, NC
Located between Wake and Chatham counties is the town of Cary, NC which is one of the fastest growing areas in the South (https://www.visitraleigh.com/plan-a-trip/cities-and-towns/cary/). As with most fast growing towns, Cary is also quickly becoming a restaurant and entertainment hot spot. You can find great local cuisine mixed with the most trendy style of cooking, fun local music, and more!
WHERE TO EAT & DRINK?
Herons of The Umstead Hotel and Spa
“One of only 64 Forbes Five-Star restaurants in the world, Herons is the signature restaurant of The Umstead Hotel and Spa and annually acclaimed among the best restaurants in and around Raleigh, North Carolina. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the intimate, 98-seat dining room features a full-view kitchen, a meticulously curated private art collection and floor-to-ceiling window views of the surrounding gardens and grounds” (https://www.theumstead.com/dining/herons).
“One of only 64 Forbes Five-Star restaurants in the world, Herons is the signature restaurant of The Umstead Hotel and Spa and annually acclaimed among the best restaurants in and around Raleigh, North Carolina. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the intimate, 98-seat dining room features a full-view kitchen, a meticulously curated private art collection and floor-to-ceiling window views of the surrounding gardens and grounds” (https://www.theumstead.com/dining/herons).
Maximillians Grill and Wine Bar | Photo Credit: Maximillians
Maximillians Grill and Wine Bar
This restaurant “aligns home-spun hospitality with finely crafted food and drink selections. The cuisine is locally sourced but global in reach, inspired by the eclectic mix of textures, flavor and aromatics pioneered by the original owner and chef. Come in with anticipation, leave with satisfaction.”
This restaurant “aligns home-spun hospitality with finely crafted food and drink selections. The cuisine is locally sourced but global in reach, inspired by the eclectic mix of textures, flavor and aromatics pioneered by the original owner and chef. Come in with anticipation, leave with satisfaction.”
Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage | Photo Credit: Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage
Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage
“Located in the former Mitchell’s Pharmacy building, Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage is your local destination for great beer, wine, and good times. With 16 taps on rotation, numerous wines, and a huge selection of cans and bottles from all over the country, Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage invites you to come in, hang out and see what the buzz around us is all about.”
THE PLACE TO BE … Live Music & More
“Located in the former Mitchell’s Pharmacy building, Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage is your local destination for great beer, wine, and good times. With 16 taps on rotation, numerous wines, and a huge selection of cans and bottles from all over the country, Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage invites you to come in, hang out and see what the buzz around us is all about.”
THE PLACE TO BE … Live Music & More
Koka Booth Amphitheatre | Photo Credit: Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
This outdoor venue was built in 2001 with seating for 7,000. It has covered deck seating as well as a large lawn nearby. Koka Booth is the place to be to see nation touring shows, the NC Symphony Summerfest Series, and numerous food and fun events throughout the year.
This outdoor venue was built in 2001 with seating for 7,000. It has covered deck seating as well as a large lawn nearby. Koka Booth is the place to be to see nation touring shows, the NC Symphony Summerfest Series, and numerous food and fun events throughout the year.
Cary Arts Center | Photo Credit: Cary Arts Center
Cary Arts Center
Located in downtown Cary, the Art Center is a hub for entertainment, education, history and more. The Art Center features a 400+ persons seated theater with yearly events and performances on it’s stage. You can find classes and studio programs on subjects such as art, clay, glass, metals & jewelry, and woodworking.
Located in downtown Cary, the Art Center is a hub for entertainment, education, history and more. The Art Center features a 400+ persons seated theater with yearly events and performances on it’s stage. You can find classes and studio programs on subjects such as art, clay, glass, metals & jewelry, and woodworking.
Academy Plaza - Downtown Cary Park | Photo Credit: Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park
“More than twenty years in the making, the Downtown Cary Park will total seven acres in size and will be centrally located in Downtown Cary surrounded by Walker, Academy, Park, and Walnut Streets. The park will feature a “great lawn” and unique, tiered water feature. The lawn will be fronted by a pavilion and interspersed around the lawn will be a series of unique spaces, or “rooms,” linked by paved walking trails. Additional features include performance places, market spaces, public art incorporated into the landscape, food, and beverage facilities, a play area, interactive water features, a dog play area, and walkways for strolling and relaxing.
A key feature of the Downtown Park is the amount of proposed programming, including art exhibitions, arts and crafts classes, performances and concerts, cardio and fitness classes, book clubs, story time programs, and movies. The goal is to generate activity in the Park that will energize Downtown Cary. Featured Areas of the Park: Great Lawn Performance Pavilion, The Bark Bar, Barkyard (dog park), The Gathering House & Gathering Garden, Academy Street Plaza, The Nest Play Area, Towne Square, Park Street Courts, Skywalk.”
“More than twenty years in the making, the Downtown Cary Park will total seven acres in size and will be centrally located in Downtown Cary surrounded by Walker, Academy, Park, and Walnut Streets. The park will feature a “great lawn” and unique, tiered water feature. The lawn will be fronted by a pavilion and interspersed around the lawn will be a series of unique spaces, or “rooms,” linked by paved walking trails. Additional features include performance places, market spaces, public art incorporated into the landscape, food, and beverage facilities, a play area, interactive water features, a dog play area, and walkways for strolling and relaxing.
A key feature of the Downtown Park is the amount of proposed programming, including art exhibitions, arts and crafts classes, performances and concerts, cardio and fitness classes, book clubs, story time programs, and movies. The goal is to generate activity in the Park that will energize Downtown Cary. Featured Areas of the Park: Great Lawn Performance Pavilion, The Bark Bar, Barkyard (dog park), The Gathering House & Gathering Garden, Academy Street Plaza, The Nest Play Area, Towne Square, Park Street Courts, Skywalk.”
Cary also boasts an array of pristine golf courses and clubs that cater to all skill levels, making it the perfect destination for golf enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to play a round with friends, sharpen your skills, or take on a challenging course, Cary's golf scene has something for everyone. CLICK HERE to learn more about golfing in Cary.