Title: Cary Travel Guide: Best of Cary, Raleigh Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cary](https://expedia.co.uk/Cary-Hotels.d7290.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cary](https://expedia.co.uk/Cary-Holiday-Rentals.d7290.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Cary](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cary.d7290.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Cary Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cary.d7290.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cary Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cary.d7290.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cary Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![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) ![Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina at sunrise.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7290/f6448484-f869-452f-9147-05720dc6a748.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) ## Visit Cary Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. 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Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (739 reviews) Top tier Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=1563626&PinnedHotelID=1563626&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7290) ![Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21779/89a396b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary 100 Macalyson Ct Cary NC £74 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cary. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (976 reviews) No parking if coming in as early as 7:00 PM. Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=21779&PinnedHotelID=21779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7290) ![Sonesta ES Suites Raleigh Cary](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/202300/202263/592e5e69_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta ES Suites Raleigh Cary 2900 Regency Pkwy Cary NC £93 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews) Good breakfast, very clean, and friendly staff. Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=202263&PinnedHotelID=202263&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7290) [See all 2,789 properties in Cary](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026®ionId=7290) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![New! Fabulous 3-bedroom MidMod Cottage in charming downtown Cary.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125100000/125097100/125097043/fb664b6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### New! Fabulous 3-bedroom MidMod Cottage in charming downtown Cary. Cary NC Stay at this holiday home in Cary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Lenovo Center and North Carolina State ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) We had such a wonderful stay! The home was beautiful, clean, and exactly as described. Check-in was seamless and the host was so responsive and thoughtful. We truly felt comfortable the entire time and would absolutely stay here again! Cody was a great host Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-COMING-SOON-Fabulous-3-Bedroom-MidMod-Cottage-In-Charming-Downtown-Cary.h125097043.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy 3BR/2.5BA House near RTP, RDU & Downtown Cary](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124520000/124513100/124513027/19e9f301_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy 3BR/2.5BA House near RTP, RDU & Downtown Cary Cary NC Stay at this holiday home in Cary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions USA Baseball National Training Complex and Phillips ... 10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) Great house for our quick trip through the Raleigh area! The hosts were very quick on communication and everything was clean and ready for us when we arrived. We will be back! Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-Spacious-3BR25BA-House-Near-RTP.h124513027.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Studio at Extended Stay Cary 3](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113200000/113191200/113191147/ea226ef0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Deluxe Studio at Extended Stay Cary 3 Cary NC Stay at this apartment in Cary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lenovo Center and North Carolina State Fairgrounds are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-Deluxe-Studio-At-Extended-Stay-Cary-3.h113191147.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Cary](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=7290&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Cary hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7290&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[7 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7290&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7290&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09)[8 Mar - 9 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7290&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7290&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7290&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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 Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Duke-University-Raleigh.d6066239.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 Walk around the campus at North Carolina State University as part of your travels around Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Carolina-State-University-Southwest-Raleigh.d6066157.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 in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Convention-Center-Downtown-Raleigh.d6126994.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 Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of North Carolina during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-North-Carolina-Raleigh.d6087239.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.co.uk/PNC-Arena-Raleigh.d6066171.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.co.uk/North-Carolina-State-Fairgrounds-Raleigh.d6127519.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48146077/17ae77cc-d8a5-496e-903f-9e1d4634160c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/downtown-durham-historian-guided-walking-tour.a48146077.activity-details) ![Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47518493/d016b61f-130d-4521-a30d-23e7a66520f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours £24 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rust.a47518493.activity-details) ![Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47660001/693fa4b2-b992-479b-8f6d-05e2a6bd2044.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-walking-historian-tour-in-downtown-durham.a47660001.activity-details) ![Durham African American History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48351953/6b398a72-a8c8-458d-9d5d-06315436faa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham African American History Tour £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-african-american-history-tour.a48351953.activity-details) ![Raleigh True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49198152/a83780b0-2919-42f2-b3c3-77483f406e23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raleigh True Crime Tour £14 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/raleigh-true-crime-tour.a49198152.activity-details) ![Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47557587/7167c905-60ad-4b90-9ca2-cb6afd8c5dab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour £15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/raleigh-historian-guided-downtown-walking-tour.a47557587.activity-details) [See all activities in Cary](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cary.d7290.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near 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 - Cities near Cary - Places of interest [Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh.dx178300) - [Cary Towne Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cary-Towne-Center-Raleigh.d6238244.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in 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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