Downtown Cary

Raleigh

A couple of giant whirligigs in downtown Cary, NC. Vollis Simpson from Wilson made these and also many other whirligigs, many of which are in his hometown of Wilson, NC. Mr. Simpson passed on in June, 2013. His work can also be seen in several folk art collections around the country.
A couple of giant whirligigs in downtown Cary, NC. Vollis Simpson from Wilson made these and also many other whirligigs, many of which are in his hometown of Wilson, NC. Mr. Simpson passed on in June, 2013. His work can also be seen in several folk art collections around the country.
The restored Page-Walker Hotel building in downtown Cary, NC

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Top hotels in Downtown Cary

The Mayton

The Mayton

4 out of 5
301 S Academy St Cary NC
The price is HK$1,705 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
HK$1,705
HK$1,931 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Cary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (728 reviews)
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

The Mayton
The Umstead Hotel and Spa

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
100 Woodland Pond Dr Cary NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$2,727 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
HK$2,727
HK$3,089 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Cary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (722 reviews)
Great property: However, both the restaurant and guest attire was not congruent with a what a 5- start restaurant should be. Portions were nonexistent and after spending $360 for dinner I left the table starving; not to mention, allowing jeans and t-shirts for "fine dining" is embarrassing. Needless ...

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
The price is HK$889 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
HK$889
HK$1,006 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,440 reviews)
Clean and large lobby with very pleasant hosts that were efficient and fast.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
The price is HK$787 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
HK$787
HK$892 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,723 reviews)
Clean rooms and kind staff

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North

3 out of 5
2610 Westinghouse Blvd Raleigh NC
The price is HK$696 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
HK$696
HK$788 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,191 reviews)
Breakfast was fresh staff friend

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
The Longleaf Hotel

The Longleaf Hotel

3 out of 5
300 N Dawson St Raleigh NC
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,021 reviews)
Everything was satisfactory and the front desk and bar staff were nice and accommodating.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

The Longleaf Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cary

This is an awesome little used book store that's been around forever. You can trade in books for store credit and "pennies are more work than they're worth." Great little place! They usual have the book I'm looking for too.

Southwest Raleigh

While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like J.C. Raulston Arboretum and J.S. Dorton Arena.

Southwest Raleigh
Garden on Good Friday

Northwest Raleigh

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and North Carolina Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Raleigh
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Crabtree Valley

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Crabtree Valley
This is a really unique bar that just opened down town. You can poor yourself as much beer as you want of each beer and you pay by the ounce. They're constantly changing the taps out too. They have a pretty good sized menu, but the food isn't spectacular.

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.

Glenwood South
Trolley Pub Raleigh, it's always a fun time with a few friends, rain or shine!

Warehouse District

If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.

Warehouse District
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Midtown Raleigh

While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.

Midtown Raleigh


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