Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Wake Forest February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Wake Forest](https://expedia.ca/Wake-Forest-Hotels.d170552.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Wake Forest](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Wake-Forest.d170552.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Wake Forest Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Wake-Forest.d170552.Car-Rental-Guide)[Wake Forest Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Wake-Forest.d170552.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Wake Forest, NC ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Wake Forest Types of activities Where to stay [Wake Forest travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Wake-Forest.dx170552) ![Wide Angle Panoramic Sunny Daytime Drone Image of Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA Featuring the Downtown Historic District, Businesses, and Residential Developments: Tourism, Real Estate, Travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/170552/26f3d2d1-7581-4776-8bbf-dde11443f59d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wide Angle Panoramic Sunny Daytime Drone Image of Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA Featuring the Downtown Historic District, Businesses, and Residential Developments: Tourism, Real Estate, Travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/170552/26f3d2d1-7581-4776-8bbf-dde11443f59d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cardinal ♥️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661287/7bb32553-849e-4406-9733-0eefac64ddc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![My dad has enjoy a fishing at lake. 💚](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661287/9ca1c2c1-43c6-4c02-8971-37c2fd52af54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A lovely ducks 🦆♥️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661287/54290b0c-26a9-43f6-ac35-be24201fe513.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Wake Forest Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest 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. #### Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest. 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 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest | Number of things to do | 17 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | 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)[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)[Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour](/things-to-do/historic-oakwood-and-north-blount-history-architecture-tour.a50258443.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Raleigh African American History Tour](/things-to-do/raleigh-african-american-history-tour.a47749887.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)[Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour](/things-to-do/historic-oakwood-and-north-blount-history-architecture-tour.a50258443.activity-details) | | With kids | [Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours](/things-to-do/raleigh-ghosts-and-ghouls-hauntings-walking-tour.a48307054.activity-details)[Raleigh Historian-Guided City centre Walking Tour](/things-to-do/raleigh-historian-guided-city-centre-walking-tour.a47557587.activity-details)[Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh](/things-to-do/create-your-own-lipstick-or-lip-gloss-class-experience-in-raleigh.a47663824.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)[Amazing Art Walk: Moore Square Marvellous Mystery Hunt](/things-to-do/raleigh-art-walk-in-moore-square-marvellous-mystery-hunt.a50819468.activity-details) | ## What to do in Wake Forest --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Wake Forest ![Cardinal ♥️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661287/7bb32553-849e-4406-9733-0eefac64ddc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Falls Lake State Recreation Area You can take time to visit Falls Lake State Recreation Area during your travels to Wake Forest. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Falls-Lake-State-Recreation-Area-Wake-Forest.d553248621532661287.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunny Day Time Drone Images of The South Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest North Carolina Featuring Various Shingle and Slate Roofs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560926680/0ac39888-e757-4bfb-b1f4-dbcff0449563.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, during your trip to Wake Forest. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Southeastern-Baptist-Theological-Seminary-Wake-Forest.d553248621560926680.Vacation-Attraction) #### Polar Ice House Catch an event at Polar Ice House during your trip to Wake Forest. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Polar-Ice-House-Wake-Forest.d553248621560926683.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wake Forest Renaissance Centre You can get tickets for a performance at Wake Forest Renaissance Centre during your trip to Wake Forest. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Wake-Forest-Renaissance-Centre-Wake-Forest.d553248621560926681.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wake County Open Space Explore the great outdoors at Wake County Open Space, a lovely green space in Wake Forest. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Wake-County-Open-Space-Wake-Forest.d907562942820855808.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wake Forest Historical Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Wake Forest Historical Museum during your travels in Wake Forest. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Wake-Forest-Historical-Museum-Wake-Forest.d553248621564886256.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wake Forest Farmers Market During your trip to Wake Forest, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Wake Forest Farmers Market. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Wake-Forest-Farmers-Market-Wake-Forest.d553248621564886257.Vacation-Attraction) #### E. Carroll Joyner Park Explore the great outdoors at E. Carroll Joyner Park, a lovely green space in Wake Forest. Amble within the forests or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/E-Carroll-Joyner-Park-Wake-Forest.d553248621561872393.Vacation-Attraction) #### Winterpast Farm Take the family on an outing to Winterpast Farm during your trip to Wake Forest. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Winterpast-Farm-Wake-Forest.d553248621532661288.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Wake Forest ![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) ### Tuckahoe Tuckahoe might not have many top sights, but Polar Ice House and Fantasy Lake Scuba Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Wake-Forest-Tuckahoe.dx553248635976474148) ![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) ### Hartland Hartland might not have many top sights, but Polar Ice House and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Wake-Forest-Hartland.dx553248635976481527) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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 Wake Forest ![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 ![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 ![Daytime Drone Images of Downtown Louisburg North Carolina on a Sunny Day, Featuring the Historic Downtown Area, The Franklin County Courthouse, and The Tar River. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125137/300cafd2-b201-4949-811d-b92c51befd52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Franklinton ![Autumn scene at Umstead Park State Park in Raleigh, North Carolina - Canoe Lake House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343582/aee36daa-dde2-47eb-bdf6-cb9e10d9d8ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Youngsville ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wake Forest worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Wake Forest? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Wake Forest? ### Is three days enough to stay in Wake Forest? ### Is Wake Forest a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Wake Forest with kids? > - [Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/raleigh-ghosts-and-ghouls-hauntings-walking-tour.a48307054.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) > - [Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/create-your-own-lipstick-or-lip-gloss-class-experience-in-raleigh.a47663824.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) > - [Amazing Art Walk: Moore Square Marvellous Mystery Hunt](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/raleigh-art-walk-in-moore-square-marvellous-mystery-hunt.a50819468.activity-details) ### What to do in Wake Forest for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Wake Forest? ![](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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