Downtown Cary Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Cary
Popular places to visit
Duke University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
North Carolina State University
Walk around the campus at North Carolina State University as part of your travels around Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Raleigh Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to North Carolina State Fairgrounds during your stay in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of North Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of North Carolina during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Tour of Downtown Raleigh on a Rickshaw, with Triangle Cycle Tours
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Cary Hotel Deals
The Mayton
Great vibe — elegant and cozy (but not stuffy). The hotel location drew us and did not disappoint. The Downtown Cary Park is easily accessible! Also walked to restaurants a few blocks away.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Room was excellent and I enjoyed my stay. The staff was excellent and helpful! Very nice place to stay!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Everything— checking in/out; the room was great!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
Yes and yes from the start of my check in the staff was amazingly respectful, helpful, very polite. Amd They all communicate with and to you. I love the vibe really positive energy. Also all the housekeepers where very polite respectful, and helpful rooms clean bed sleeps great great breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Great stay! The lady at the front desk that checked me in, went above and beyond to make sure I was happy and had everything I needed! Second time I have stayed here and both times my room was extremely clean and comfortable!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
The bed was an absolute dream. The service from every staff member was exceptional. The amenities were fantastic. This hotel is everything you have read and heard about but better.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cary
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
West Raleigh
While visiting West Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Rose Garden and Raleigh Little Theater.
University Park
If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Rose Garden and Raleigh Little Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State Park are top sights worth seeing.
Crabtree Valley
You'll love the popular shops in Crabtree Valley, and you might want to stick around to check out Crabtree Valley Mall, a top place to visit.
Glenwood South
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glenwood South and surrounding area, you can visit North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina Museum of History.
