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) ![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) ![0_215653444](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7290/f55583e0-f7fe-4f93-a6e1-0d613b0ce38c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cary Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in 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 While there might not be top attractions in Highcroft, you can explore the larger area and discover places like USA Baseball National Training Complex and Parkside Town Commons. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cary-Highcroft.dx553248635976471253) - Top hotels in Cary - Top Holiday Rentals in Cary ![The Umstead Hotel and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1570000/1563700/1563626/d009d67d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Umstead Hotel and Spa 100 Woodland Pond Dr Cary NC £338 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Cary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (743 reviews) Wonderful for a luxury spa getaway Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%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 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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! (985 reviews) Great Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=21779&PinnedHotelID=21779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7290) ![Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/74600/74577/99a61a20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd Cary NC £104 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cary. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) It was so nice to go to a hotel and EVERYTHING be clean and fresh. From the pool, to breakfast. Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=74577&PinnedHotelID=74577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7290) [See all 2,817 properties in Cary](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%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. ![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! (11 reviews) Quiet neighborhood, house was clean and comfortable Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-Spacious-3BR25BA-House-Near-RTP.h124513027.Hotel-Information) ![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) ### 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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) This was a very nice place to stay. Cody was very responsive to a few questions i had. Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-COMING-SOON-Fabulous-3-Bedroom-MidMod-Cottage-In-Charming-Downtown-Cary.h125097043.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. Prices and availability subject to change. 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=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7290&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7290&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7290&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7290&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7290&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7290&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7290&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%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 4.5/5(5 reviews) 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 3/5(1 review) 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 5/5(1 review) 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 4/5(1 review) 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) ![Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47518493/04536394-4b6f-41cf-9b81-9e905fb1f5aa.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/49198152/9d59ea44-4bb3-4957-8004-b2948f3f694e.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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