Places to Walk Play, Eat, Drink, and Enjoy. Downtown Cary and Region.

Brett & Michele
Brett & Michele
Places to Walk Play, Eat, Drink, and Enjoy. Downtown Cary and Region.

Food scene

5 minute walk - Amazing beer, great place to hang out - 5 min walk from Studio
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Bond Brothers Beer Company
202 E Cedar St
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5 minute walk - Amazing beer, great place to hang out - 5 min walk from Studio
5 minute walk - Another tap house - 5 min walk
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Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage
120 E Chatham St
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5 minute walk - Another tap house - 5 min walk
5 minute walk - across park- Great place for mixed drinks, Bourbon and amazing quick meals - chef made. Wonderful sitting area with fireplace, bookshelves, etc.
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The Mayton Inn
301 S Academy St
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5 minute walk - across park- Great place for mixed drinks, Bourbon and amazing quick meals - chef made. Wonderful sitting area with fireplace, bookshelves, etc.
5 minute walk - Very authentic Chinese food. For those wanting something more than typical take-out type Chinese food.
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Taipei101
121 E Chatham St
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5 minute walk - Very authentic Chinese food. For those wanting something more than typical take-out type Chinese food.
5 minute walk - A popular place for bagel sandwiches, and other specialties.
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Big Dom's Bagel Shop
203 E Chatham St
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5 minute walk - A popular place for bagel sandwiches, and other specialties.
5 minute walk - Excellent place to pick up bottle of wine. Can drink on premises, inside seating and patio. Often has wine tastings. Great to visit La Farm bakery just down the street from it to get a fresh loaf of bread to go with wine.
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Chatham Street Wine Market
111 W Chatham St
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5 minute walk - Excellent place to pick up bottle of wine. Can drink on premises, inside seating and patio. Often has wine tastings. Great to visit La Farm bakery just down the street from it to get a fresh loaf of bread to go with wine.
15 minute walk - popular place will good ratings. Walk-able, but just slightly out of the downtown core.
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Bosphorus Restaurant
329 N Harrison Ave
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15 minute walk - popular place will good ratings. Walk-able, but just slightly out of the downtown core.
10 minute walk - well regarded by locals
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Kababish Cafe
201 W Chatham St
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10 minute walk - well regarded by locals
5 minute walk - Gets very good reviews - excellent place to eat next to Bond Brothers Brewery.
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Pro's Epicurean Market & Café
211 E Chatham St
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5 minute walk - Gets very good reviews - excellent place to eat next to Bond Brothers Brewery.
5 minute walk - Right next to Bond Brothers - gets very high ratings. Excellent small specialty pizzas.
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Pizzeria Faulisi
215 E Chatham St
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5 minute walk - Right next to Bond Brothers - gets very high ratings. Excellent small specialty pizzas.
5 minute walk - Amazing service and menu. Outside seating right on Academy street. A well loved place.
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Academy Street Bistro
200 S Academy St
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5 minute walk - Amazing service and menu. Outside seating right on Academy street. A well loved place.
5 minute walk
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FRESH. Local Ice Cream
109 N Salem St
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Serendipity Gourmet Deli
118 S Academy St
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5 minute walk - a good place to work on a laptop.
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BREW Coffee Bar - Cary Theater
122 E Chatham St
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5 minute walk - a good place to work on a laptop.
5 minute walk - Good place to go on Saturday morning -Small but nice. Often music performers are playing. Right down the street is La Farm Bakery - Get to pair the bread with what you get at the Farmer's market.
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Cary Downtown Farmers Market
160 W Chatham St
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5 minute walk - Good place to go on Saturday morning -Small but nice. Often music performers are playing. Right down the street is La Farm Bakery - Get to pair the bread with what you get at the Farmer's market.
5 minute drive or a 30-40 minute walk - Excellent U.K. inspired beers.
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Fortnight Brewing Company
1006 SW Maynard Rd
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5 minute drive or a 30-40 minute walk - Excellent U.K. inspired beers.
10 minute walk - Nationally known for it's breads and french pastries, scones, etc. this is not your typical cake-n-cookies bakery. Great to pair with wine, cheese, etc.
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La Farm Bakery
4248 NW Cary Pkwy
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10 minute walk - Nationally known for it's breads and french pastries, scones, etc. this is not your typical cake-n-cookies bakery. Great to pair with wine, cheese, etc.
5 minute walk - up on the corner of the park by the fountain
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MC Restaurant
324 S Academy St
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5 minute walk - up on the corner of the park by the fountain
5 minute walk - nice outside and inside seating in historic house.
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Cotton House Craft Brewers
307 S Academy St
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5 minute walk - nice outside and inside seating in historic house.
5 minute walk - One of the newer places within walking distance.
Esteamed Coffee
114 S Academy St
5 minute walk - One of the newer places within walking distance.
5 minute walk - Classic Cocktails Outside and Inside seating - short 1/4 mile walk from studio.
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SideBar
215 E Chatham St
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5 minute walk - Classic Cocktails Outside and Inside seating - short 1/4 mile walk from studio.
10 minute walk - Literally out of Brooklyn NY. Check out their web-site for more details & history.
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Di Fara Pizza Tavern
111 East Chatham Street
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10 minute walk - Literally out of Brooklyn NY. Check out their web-site for more details & history.
10 minute walk - cakes, cookies, etc.
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Once In A Blue Moon Bakery & Cafe
115 W Chatham St
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10 minute walk - cakes, cookies, etc.
15 minute walk...pastries, cookies, cakes, etc.
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Annelore's German Bakery
308 W Chatham St
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15 minute walk...pastries, cookies, cakes, etc.
5 minute walk - One of the newest places in town to get a drink and food.
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Hank's Downtown Dive
111 East Chatham Street
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5 minute walk - One of the newest places in town to get a drink and food.
5 minute drive - Music venue, craft beer & food. Note: Designed to be adult venue - no dogs & kids. However the other Bond Brothers location welcomes them.
Bond Brothers - Eastside
602 E Chatham St
5 minute drive - Music venue, craft beer & food. Note: Designed to be adult venue - no dogs & kids. However the other Bond Brothers location welcomes them.
5 minute Walker down S Walker Street. Excellent food.
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Scratch Kitchen and Taproom
225 N Salem St
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5 minute Walker down S Walker Street. Excellent food.
5 minute walk - A relatively new place, and something different than beers (they have craft one on tap too).
Bull City Ciderworks Cary
210 East Chatham Street
5 minute walk - A relatively new place, and something different than beers (they have craft one on tap too).
15 minute drive - In the heart of the Raleigh South Glenwood District, with a lot of other places to eat-n-drink
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Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood Avenue
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15 minute drive - In the heart of the Raleigh South Glenwood District, with a lot of other places to eat-n-drink
15 minute drive - The sides are some of the best...
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The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie St
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15 minute drive - The sides are some of the best...
15 minute drive - old school seafood restaurant. Iconic Raleigh landmark. Over the past eight decades, 42nd St. Oyster Bar has become renowned as one of the South's most legendary landmark restaurants with a heritage dating back to humble beginnings in 1931.
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42nd Street Oyster Bar
508 W Jones St
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15 minute drive - old school seafood restaurant. Iconic Raleigh landmark. Over the past eight decades, 42nd St. Oyster Bar has become renowned as one of the South's most legendary landmark restaurants with a heritage dating back to humble beginnings in 1931.
5 min drive, 20 minute walk - literally the best ice cream in Cary, perhaps NC.
Andia's Homemade Ice Cream
1008 Ryan Road
5 min drive, 20 minute walk - literally the best ice cream in Cary, perhaps NC.
10 minute walk from studio. Relatively new place in downtown.
Graffiti: Spirits, Axes & Art
10 minute walk from studio. Relatively new place in downtown.
10 minute drive - notable place for bourbons, beers and cocktails. Located in Fenton.
Dram & Draught
10 minute drive - notable place for bourbons, beers and cocktails. Located in Fenton.
5 minute walk - Located below wedding dress retailer so a great place to get the wedding planning team together.
RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar
5 minute walk - Located below wedding dress retailer so a great place to get the wedding planning team together.
10 min. walk - a pleasant place to have a drink-inside and outside seating.
The Walk Up
10 min. walk - a pleasant place to have a drink-inside and outside seating.
On S. Walker Street - Garage Retail Level - This shop has excellent ice cream and is staffed with people with disabilities providing them job opportunities and training.
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream
On S. Walker Street - Garage Retail Level - This shop has excellent ice cream and is staffed with people with disabilities providing them job opportunities and training.
20 minute walk - next to South Line Brewery.
Vicious Fishes Brewery - Cary
20 minute walk - next to South Line Brewery.
5 minute drive - Often live bands and dancing on Friday nights.
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Chatham Hill Winery
8245 Chapel Hill Rd
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5 minute drive - Often live bands and dancing on Friday nights.
20 minute walk - next to Viscous Fishes Brewery
South Line Brewing Co.
20 minute walk - next to Viscous Fishes Brewery
2 minute walk - highly regard chef.
SAAP Laotian Restaurant
2 minute walk - highly regard chef.
5 minute walk - Very popular - open when many place are not. Great fish-n-chips and other specials. Low prices for sit down dining.
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Crosstown Pub & Grill
154 E Chatham St
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5 minute walk - Very popular - open when many place are not. Great fish-n-chips and other specials. Low prices for sit down dining.

Sightseeing

5 minute walk - Look at their calendar - everything from current movies, music acts, film festivals, etc.
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The Cary Theater
122 E Chatham St
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5 minute walk - Look at their calendar - everything from current movies, music acts, film festivals, etc.
10 minute walk - Great place to walk around, sit and read a book or learn about Cary's history. Often a wedding venue.
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Page-Walker Arts & History Center
119 Ambassador Loop
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10 minute walk - Great place to walk around, sit and read a book or learn about Cary's history. Often a wedding venue.
200 yards from Studio - Good place to connect & work, or just explore.
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Cary Community Library
315 Kildaire Farm Rd
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200 yards from Studio - Good place to connect & work, or just explore.
200 yards - across the park from the studio
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Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Ave
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200 yards - across the park from the studio
30 minute drive - Duke Gardens are worth a visit.
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Duke University
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30 minute drive - Duke Gardens are worth a visit.
30 minute drive - Fun evening out- the quintessential minor league baseball experience, with place to eat & drink all around it.
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell St
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30 minute drive - Fun evening out- the quintessential minor league baseball experience, with place to eat & drink all around it.
30 minute drive - nice place to walk around
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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30 minute drive - nice place to walk around
10 minute drive - nice and free place to spend a few hours inside or outside...
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Museo de Arte de Carolina del Norte
2110 Blue Ridge Rd
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10 minute drive - nice and free place to spend a few hours inside or outside...
25 minute drive - great place for family/kids
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Museo de la Vida y la Ciencia
433 W Murray Ave
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25 minute drive - great place for family/kids
15 minute drive - State's top engineering university, Interesting library and campus.
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North Carolina State University
2310 Stinson Dr
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15 minute drive - State's top engineering university, Interesting library and campus.

Neighborhoods

30 minute drive - Has a revitalized downtown and nice area around the Durham Bulls Park
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Durham
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30 minute drive - Has a revitalized downtown and nice area around the Durham Bulls Park
15 minute drive - Small shops and places to eat.
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Apex
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15 minute drive - Small shops and places to eat.
15 minute drive - All kinds of things to do...
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Raleigh
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15 minute drive - All kinds of things to do...
30 minute drive - home to UNC Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill
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30 minute drive - home to UNC Chapel Hill

Outdoor and Nature

20 minute drive - Large lake with numerous parks & natural areas. Nice place to hike, boat, fishing, picnics and there are swimming areas. About 20 minute drive.
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Jordan Lake
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20 minute drive - Large lake with numerous parks & natural areas. Nice place to hike, boat, fishing, picnics and there are swimming areas. About 20 minute drive.
5-10 minute walk to - Miles of them connected to park and paths around house...leads to nature areas, shopping, places to eat, etc.
Black Creek Greenway
Black Creek Greenway
5-10 minute walk to - Miles of them connected to park and paths around house...leads to nature areas, shopping, places to eat, etc.
30 minute drive - Large lake with numerous parks & natural areas. Nice place to hike, boat, fishing, picnics and there are swimming areas. About 30 minute drive.
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Falls Lake State Recreation Area
13304 Creedmoor Rd
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30 minute drive - Large lake with numerous parks & natural areas. Nice place to hike, boat, fishing, picnics and there are swimming areas. About 30 minute drive.
5 minute drive, 30 minute walk - boat rentals, fishing, picnics, fitness circle.
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Bond Park Boat House
197 Bond Park Dr
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5 minute drive, 30 minute walk - boat rentals, fishing, picnics, fitness circle.
25 minute drive - park, boating, trails, picnics
Shearon Harris Reservoir
25 minute drive - park, boating, trails, picnics
5 minute drive - also on greenway/bike trail - boat rental, picnics, trails, etc.
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Parque del Condado del Lago Crabtree
1400 Aviation Pkwy
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5 minute drive - also on greenway/bike trail - boat rental, picnics, trails, etc.
20 minute drive - Nationally ranked course - place where tournaments are held.
Diavolo @ New Hope Disc Golf
2584 New Hope Church Rd
20 minute drive - Nationally ranked course - place where tournaments are held.
5 minute drive with a lot of trails, picnic areas, etc.
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William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood Ave
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5 minute drive with a lot of trails, picnic areas, etc.

Shopping

An eclectic collection of used furniture and accessories.
5 minute walk
The Perfect Piece
200 E Chatham St
5 minute walk
10 minute walk
Vintage Vogue
115 W Chatham St
10 minute walk
10 minute walk
Cary Pottery
604 Dry Ave
10 minute walk
15 minute walk
Chocolate Smiles
312 W Chatham St
15 minute walk
10 minute walk
Every Bloomin' Thing
407 E Chatham St
10 minute walk
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Lana Addison Bridal
302 S Academy St
10 minute walk
10 minute walk
Monroe 26
115A W Chatham St
10 minute walk
Peak Olive Oil Company
200 S Academy St
10 minute walk
10 minute walk - Painters, and other artists at work and selling their pieces.
Cary Gallery Artists
200 S Academy St
10 minute walk - Painters, and other artists at work and selling their pieces.
15 minute drive from studio.
Bass Pro Shops
801 Bass Pro Ln
15 minute drive from studio.
10 minute drive.
REI
1751 Walnut St
10 minute drive.
10-minute drive. Interesting place to get food...
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Trader Joe's
1393 Kildaire Farm Rd
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10-minute drive. Interesting place to get food...
15-minute drive
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Whole Foods Market
621 Broad St
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15-minute drive
15 minute drive. All kinds of vegetables, fruits, meats, bakery, etc it’s a complex of buildings.
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North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture St
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15 minute drive. All kinds of vegetables, fruits, meats, bakery, etc it’s a complex of buildings.
5 min. walk - Upscale, located in only a few select locations in major U.S. cities
a&bé bridal shop raleigh
210 East Chatham Street
5 min. walk - Upscale, located in only a few select locations in major U.S. cities
Less than 1 mile - Amazing shopping, multi-star restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Fenton
201 Fenton Gateway Drive
Less than 1 mile - Amazing shopping, multi-star restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Transportation

Trains & Buses
10 minute walk from Studio. Amtrak and Buses. Amtrak to Charlotte thru major NC (Durham, Greensboro, etc.) cities. And Buses throughout Cary and to Raleigh.
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Cary Train Station
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10 minute walk from Studio. Amtrak and Buses. Amtrak to Charlotte thru major NC (Durham, Greensboro, etc.) cities. And Buses throughout Cary and to Raleigh.

Venues & Performances

20 min drive
15 minute drive - national level concert venue
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Red Hat Amphitheater
500 S McDowell St
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15 minute drive - national level concert venue
15 minute drive - amazing orchestra and fine art performances
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Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
2 E South St
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15 minute drive - amazing orchestra and fine art performances
25 minute drive.
Durham Convention Center
301 W Morgan St
25 minute drive.
15 minute drive - amazing music classical performance center.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
2 E South St
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15 minute drive - amazing music classical performance center.
10 min drive
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PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill Rd
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10 min drive
20 minute drive
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Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
3801 Rock Quarry Rd
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20 minute drive
30 minute drive
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DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street
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30 minute drive
10 minute drive. A common place for events, weddings, etc.
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The Umstead Hotel and Spa
100 Woodland Pond Dr
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10 minute drive. A common place for events, weddings, etc.
15 minute drive - Events and concerts by a lake.
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Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Pkwy
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15 minute drive - Events and concerts by a lake.
15 minute drive - Venue for weddings, golf tournaments, etc.
Prestonwood Country Club
300 Prestonwood Pkwy
15 minute drive - Venue for weddings, golf tournaments, etc.
10 - minute drive - Home of many expos, events and shows - boat, car, fishing etc.
J.S. Dorton Arena
4285 Blue Ridge Rd
10 - minute drive - Home of many expos, events and shows - boat, car, fishing etc.
NC State Fairgrounds Gate 1 station
10 - minute drive
5 minute walk - Popular place for weddings, receptions and events.
Chatham Station
110 North Walker Street
5 minute walk - Popular place for weddings, receptions and events.
10 minute walk - Historic Wedding and event venue
The Matthews House
317 West Chatham Street
10 minute walk - Historic Wedding and event venue