A recent article in the beloved publication Southern Living Magazine, author Tara Massouleh McCay writes extensively on ‘The 17 Best Things To Do in Cary, North Carolina’ and no surprise to us here at the Downtown Cary blog, Tara’s great article is full of things to experience in downtown Cary. Here are the downtown highlights!
Experiencing the arts at the Cary Arts Center:
- The building’s historic legacy of education began in the 1870s when Town of Cary founder Allison Frances Page opened Cary Academy and was later chartered with the state of North Carolina as Cary High School. The Arts Center features a 431-seat theater, numerous classes and camps year round, events, performances, gallery exhibitions, studio programs, and rental space. Their website lists a robust events calendar surely to provide something for everyone.
Make a Visit to the Page-Walker Arts and History Center:
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the former Page-Walker Hotel, built in the French Second Empire style, is a central hub for community activity. The center includes the Cary Heritage Museum and multiple outdoor gardens for peaceful walks and beauty right in the heart of downtown Cary. Venue rental space for your next great event is also available.
See a Show at The Cary Theater:
- It doesn’t get any more central in downtown Cary than The Cary Theater. Come see a show screening of your favorite movie or catch a live performance in the 175-seat art house theater. The Cary Theater’s website is always packed full of upcoming events with independent film screenings, local film festivals, live music, classic cinema screenings, and stand up comedy.
Enjoy a Stay at The Mayton:
- The Mayton is an excellent option to dine and stay in the heart of downtown Cary. This beautifully decorated and welcoming boutique hotel is full of charm, convenience, and exceptional service. Peck and Plume, the onsite bar and restaurant, offers a quality dining experience for all guests, and they have an extensive patio overlooking the new downtown Cary Park. Guests of The Mayton can walk to all that downtown Cary has to offer from the park, to breweries, to shops, and to numerous restaurants.
Food, Beverages, and Pastries – oh my!
- There’s something for all ages and palettes when venturing around downtown Cary. Head to La Farm Bakery for the absolute best in French pastries and brunch options or grab a delicious Montreal-style bagel sandwich from Big Dom’s. Looking for an afternoon adult beverage? Bond Brothers Beer Co. has you covered. Need a cool dinner spot? You can’t go wrong at Hank’s Downtown Dive where small plates let you explore the entire menu with a little something for everyone.
Now we here at the Downtown Cary Blog know there is A TON more to explore in our beautiful downtown. Downtown Cary has numerous shops, restaurants, bars, businesses, and destinations for you to check out no matter the season or the weather. So head over to the Downtown Cary Directory where you can sort and filter all our local businesses by Category to find exactly what you’re looking for any occasion.
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