Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Cary February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Cary](https://expedia.ca/Cary-Hotels.d7290.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Cary](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Cary.d7290.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Cary Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Cary.d7290.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cary Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Cary.d7290.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Cary, NC ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Cary Types of activities Where to stay [Cary travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Cary.dx7290) ![Houses by the Cary Lake Park under golden light sunset on a winter day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7290/871f65d5-765a-4284-aa72-aee718ff7e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Houses by the Cary Lake Park under golden light sunset on a winter day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7290/871f65d5-765a-4284-aa72-aee718ff7e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Young woman kayaking on river in forest, Cary, North Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7290/3754e6d5-e4c4-4b0f-91e8-7b901be69f82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cary, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7290/db85d2a0-9a9a-4e72-878d-2f4b865c5173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_215653444](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7290/f55583e0-f7fe-4f93-a6e1-0d613b0ce38c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Cary Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Cary has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Cary is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Cary to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Cary Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Cary. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Cary attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Cary | Number of things to do | 33 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Raleigh City centre Smartphone Guided GPS App Walking Tour](/things-to-do/raleigh-city-centre-smartphone-guided-gps-app-walking-tour.a49515533.activity-details): CA $14 | | Top 5 things to do | [Raleigh African American History Tour](/things-to-do/raleigh-african-american-history-tour.a47749887.activity-details)[City centre Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/city-centre-durham-historic-walking-tour.a48146077.activity-details)[Raleigh Ghosts and Ghouls Hauntings Tour](/things-to-do/raleigh-ghosts-and-ghouls-hauntings-tour.a47518493.activity-details)[Raleigh City centre Historian-Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/raleigh-city-centre-historic-walking-tours.a48122019.activity-details)[Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours](/things-to-do/raleigh-ghosts-and-ghouls-hauntings-walking-tour.a48307054.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Raleigh African American History Tour](/things-to-do/raleigh-african-american-history-tour.a47749887.activity-details)[City centre Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/city-centre-durham-historic-walking-tour.a48146077.activity-details)[Raleigh Ghosts and Ghouls Hauntings Tour](/things-to-do/raleigh-ghosts-and-ghouls-hauntings-tour.a47518493.activity-details)[Raleigh City centre Historian-Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/raleigh-city-centre-historic-walking-tours.a48122019.activity-details)[Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours](/things-to-do/raleigh-ghosts-and-ghouls-hauntings-walking-tour.a48307054.activity-details) | | With kids | [Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours](/things-to-do/raleigh-ghosts-and-ghouls-hauntings-walking-tour.a48307054.activity-details)[Guided Walking Historian Tour in City centre Durham](/things-to-do/guided-walking-historian-tour-in-city-centre-durham.a47660001.activity-details)[Raleigh Historian-Guided City centre Walking Tour](/things-to-do/raleigh-historian-guided-city-centre-walking-tour.a47557587.activity-details)[Waterfall Adventure Tour](/things-to-do/waterfall-adventure-tour.a50802700.activity-details)[Raleigh City centre Smartphone Guided GPS App Walking Tour](/things-to-do/raleigh-city-centre-smartphone-guided-gps-app-walking-tour.a49515533.activity-details) | ## What to do in Cary --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Cary ![durham north carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066239/212e46bf-55a6-4645-9d2e-1c49ed3cbbe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Duke University Walk around the campus of Duke University, a top college in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Duke-University-Raleigh.d6066239.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_65015416](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066157/45ee3cc8-1e93-4b22-ac70-219ecf1127fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Carolina State University Explore the campus of North Carolina State University during your visit to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/North-Carolina-State-University-Southwest-Raleigh.d6066157.Vacation-Attraction) ![Raleigh Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126994/336b345b-62a2-4f28-837c-8e73b96e53fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raleigh Convention Center Learn about the events happening at Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Raleigh-Convention-Center-Downtown-Raleigh.d6126994.Vacation-Attraction) ![Not many flowers on the beach - had a bad winter I guess](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/3f99f4db-02c7-4ac4-982d-2dcaddedfafe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lenovo Center Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/PNC-Arena-Raleigh.d6066171.Vacation-Attraction) ![North Carolina Historic State Fairgrounds Commercial and Education Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127519/e0a130c1-518f-48df-af48-88319312bf8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/North-Carolina-State-Fairgrounds-Raleigh.d6127519.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Old Well at UNC Chapel Hill during the spring with azaleas blooming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087239/f3c64fc6-070e-4076-be5d-81fd2a4377ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of North Carolina Explore the campus of University of North Carolina, during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-North-Carolina-Raleigh.d6087239.Vacation-Attraction) ![Early morning sun peeks through the blooms in a field of daffodils at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh North Carolina.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/807729270156742656/58e01a54-3911-4cbe-aea3-9a6386d0cff6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dorothea Dix Park Dorothea Dix Park is just one of the places to see in Raleigh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? [](https://expedia.ca/Dorothea-Dix-Park-Southwest-Raleigh.d807729270156742656.Vacation-Attraction) #### Crabtree Valley Mall You can enjoy retail therapy at Crabtree Valley Mall during your trip to Raleigh. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Crabtree-Valley-Mall-Raleigh.d6066175.Vacation-Attraction) #### Duke University Hospital Though Duke University Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Durham while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Duke-University-Hospital-Raleigh.d553248633992437540.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Cary ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Highcroft Though Highcroft might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like USA Baseball National Training Complex and Parkside Town Commons. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Cary ![Aerial view of Raleigh, North Carolina skyline on a sunny day.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178300/cf38e887-a567-4cef-82e4-90eda2035221.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Raleigh ![A lonely heron!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5950/6aff94a4-f926-42be-bf9f-c64cec877eac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Apex ![The Revitalized Retail and Office Center of The American Tobacco Historical District, Durham, North Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049/f06d1ddf-5cba-425b-9bd9-b78c3d5444f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Durham ![Lake Crabtree County Park, morrisville,nc](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8362/7ddb6549-0e8e-4414-8aa3-714fb5b1120e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Morrisville ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cary worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Cary? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Cary? ### Is three days enough to stay in Cary? ### Is Cary a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Cary with kids? > - [Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/raleigh-ghosts-and-ghouls-hauntings-walking-tour.a48307054.activity-details) > - [Guided Walking Historian Tour in City centre Durham](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-walking-historian-tour-in-city-centre-durham.a47660001.activity-details) > - [Raleigh Historian-Guided City centre Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/raleigh-historian-guided-city-centre-walking-tour.a47557587.activity-details) > - [Waterfall Adventure Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/waterfall-adventure-tour.a50802700.activity-details) > - [Raleigh City centre Smartphone Guided GPS App Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/raleigh-city-centre-smartphone-guided-gps-app-walking-tour.a49515533.activity-details) ### What to do in Cary for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Cary? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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