Welcome to Cary
If you've always dreamed of an idyllic location to raise a family or enjoy your golden years, Cary is the perfect location. Cary has much to offer with its historical, small-town atmosphere and luxury, high-end suburban homes, all nestled just minutes away from the energetic hum of Raleigh and Durham.
The city's large homes, surrounded by beautiful, lush vegetation, appeal to people of all ages. Most homes are newer, have at least two stories and accompanied by spacious, attractive yards with impressively-tall trees, many of which are artfully positioned in the background. Brick manors are very popular, as well as farmhouse-style homes. Some homes are reminiscent of the classic southern home, with partial wraparound verandas.
What to Love
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Beautiful parks and greenery everywhere
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Breweries galore
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Multiple theaters, golf courses, tennis courts, and libraries
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Great schools
Local Lifestyle
Cary's top-rated schools make it easy to see why the area feels suburban and community-oriented. The homes are truly lovely, and so are the many parks and 80 miles of greenways. There's still a small-town vibe to Cary, as exemplified by all the various festivals sponsored by the town. Yet, people with advanced education and careers also have easy access to top-notch companies to work for in nearby Raleigh and Durham.
Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping
Di Fara Pizza Tavern is the ideal location to get together with friends for great pizza and beer. Cary also has La Farm Bakery, which offers guests a full French as well as American menu, in addition to a bakeshop and espresso bar.
For an upscale dining experience, try Herons, located within the Umstead Hotel & Spa. Herons offers locally-sourced American fare in a sophisticated setting. For additional dining and shopping, try Fenton, a new upscale shopping center in Cary. Choose from stores such as Arhaus, Lululemon and Bailey's Fine Jewelry. Then head to Superica or M Sushi for a superb meal, or stay outdoors to enjoy the live entertainment at Fenton.
More shopping, restaurants, and live music are found at the Waverly Place shopping center. This center has a playground for children, beautiful fountains, live music, and open-air boutique shopping. They also hold special events for the public during the holiday season.
Things to Do
The Koka Booth Amphitheatre and the Cary Arts Center provides top-rated musical and theater performances. The Cary Arts Center also offer programs for people of all ages in woodworking, art, clay, glass, and metals.
When Cary residents want to get outdoors, they head to the Fred G. Bond Metro Park. Set alongside Bond Lake, the park is 310 acres of beautiful green spaces and stunning foliage. Along with relaxing views of the lake, the park offers picnic areas, boating, kayaking, trails for hiking, and more.
The city of Cary is also involved in several events throughout the year. These includes the annual Farmers Fall Festival at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market, the Barktoberfest held in nearby Raleigh, and the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival held near Academy Street in downtown Cary.
Schools
Cary is served by the Wake County School District. Notable schools in the area include:
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Weatherstone Elementary School, PK-5, report card: A
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Cary Academy, 6-12, report card: A+
