Downtown Cary Travel Guide

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A historic building with a central entrance, a flagpole with an American flag, and a brick facade.
A wind sculpture with colorful fish decorations in a park.
A large brick house with a porch and multiple chimneys.

Stay near popular Downtown Cary attractions

Cary Arts Center

8.0/10 (101 reviews)
Take the family on an outing to Cary Arts Center during your trip to Cary. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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Things to do

Raleigh Downtown: Historic Walking Tours

Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿636
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

฿666
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Raleigh True Crime Tour

Raleigh True Crime Tour

฿636
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh True Crime Tour
The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk

The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk

฿703
per adult
The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk
Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

฿2,309
per adult
Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour
Downtown Cary Historic Walking Tour

Downtown Cary Historic Walking Tour

฿636
per adult
Downtown Cary Historic Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Cary

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
The price is ฿3,966 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿3,966
฿4,492 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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 ...
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

3 out of 5
1001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
The price is ฿2,870 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,870
฿3,251 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

3.5 out of 5
421 S Salisbury St Raleigh NC
The price is ฿5,879 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿5,879
฿6,658 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
200 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,995 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿3,995
฿4,524 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

3.5 out of 5
11 Seaboard Ave Raleigh NC
The price is ฿6,018 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿6,018
฿6,815 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Red Hat Amphitheater and North Carolina ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,036 reviews)
"Room 217 was too noisy. We could barely sleep with road traffic and construction going on."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
The Umstead Hotel and Spa

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
100 Woodland Pond Dr Cary NC
The price is ฿13,731 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿13,731
฿15,550 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (802 reviews)
"Wonderful stay !"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

The Umstead Hotel and Spa
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Where to stay in Downtown Cary

Find the best Downtown Cary areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city street lined with tall buildings, including a prominent glass skyscraper and a historic building with a clock tower.
Photo by Josh Emberger
Open Photo by Josh Emberger

Downtown Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with modern buildings, a green park, and a clear blue sky.

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.

A multi-tiered waterfall with moss-covered rocks and a wooden bridge.
Photo by Anthony Husband
Open Photo by Anthony Husband

Southwest Raleigh

While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.

A large, beige building with multiple windows and a curved corner design.
Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.
Open Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.

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 North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.

Downtown Cary Travel Guide