Downtown Cary Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Cary
Popular places to visit
North Carolina State University
Walk around the campus of North Carolina State University, a top university in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to 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 great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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.
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.
Activities
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Raleigh Guided E-bike Tour: Ghosts, Mystery, Creepy History
3hr Guided E-Bike Tour: Tacos, Margaritas, History
Our pick of the best Downtown Cary Hotel Deals
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
"Great hotel helpful staff"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
"Service was great we came in at 3am from Jacksonville FL, they communicated our late check in. Rooms were clean, the hotel is a little old; but overall great."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
"Great location! Ample parking."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
"Parking very convenient. Room service should be explained you have to request for new towels each day."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
"Valet parking was $35 and also adds another $3.50 convenience fee ( ??). Find other parking"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Midtown
"👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Cary
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing.
North Hills
North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Lassiter Mill Historic Park while in the area.
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lassiter Mill Historic Park and North Hills Shopping Center.
