Downtown Cary Travel Guide
Raleigh
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Cary
The Mayton
Wonderful place walking distance to everything downtown, only complaint is no parking, you have to find a spot on street or around corner in a parking garage which may not work for everybody, we managed it fine.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
The internet is a bit janky, but the hotel is great. The only issue I had was the complimentary airport shuttle doesn’t start until 4:30 am and I had a 5:00 am boarding time. Had to order a $38 Uber for a 2 mile ride to the airport. Ughhh!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Great location
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
The included breakfast was not available on weekends. There were no blankets in the room, and the front desk clerk said she was the only staff available in the entire hotel. The bedlamps were too low for reading. Given how competitive the RDU market is, there are better options.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Clean room
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
The staff was very kind at check in. We had a wonderful time. We came in for a concert. The parking garage was difficult to navigate with pricing. But this is not affiliate with the hotel. We highly recommend that you stay here.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 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.
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 Raleigh City Hall.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
