A great place for a hike! This park is about 20 minutes from the suggested hotels.
A great place for a shorter walk or to enjoy the water. They offer free canoe, kayak, and paddle board rentals on a first-come, first-serve basis. This park is about 10 minutes from our suggested hotels.
We love visiting Downtown Cary! We encourage you to explore the myriad of restaurants (our favorites include Big Dom's Bagel Shop and Crosstown Pub & Grill) and coffee shop options in the area as well as the park in the heart of downtown. At Downtown Cary Park specifically, there is a night market on Friday night and a farmer's market on Saturday morning.
If you are looking to venture further afield, we recommend visiting Durham! The Duke Gardens should be in full bloom and would be a great place to spend a morning. If the city is more your vibe, we love exploring Downtown Durham and recommend walking by the Bull's stadium, through the American Tobacco campus, and/or down the American Tobacco Trail - all the backdrops of our engagement shoot! For food we recommend Peyton's favorite spot, Queen Burger, or Molly's favorite, Dashi. Make sure you don't lose track of time while exploring - Durham is around 20-25 minutes from our hotel recommendations.
Looking to go back to school for the day? Take a walk around one of the local college campuses. May is a prime time to visit these schools when they should be in full bloom and full of students excited for summer. You might even spot Coach Belichick or take a tour of Cameron Indoor Stadium!