Title: Downtown Cary Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Cary, Raleigh Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Cary](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Cary-Hotels.d944684410297511936.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Cary Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Cary.d944684410297511936.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Cary Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Cary.d944684410297511936.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Cary Travel Guide ## Raleigh ![Cary Arts Center, cary downtown, north carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944684410297511936/e748ac6f-f9e7-447b-a989-6ef55a937dc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cary Arts Center, cary downtown, north carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944684410297511936/e748ac6f-f9e7-447b-a989-6ef55a937dc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A couple of giant whirligigs in downtown Cary, NC. Vollis Simpson from Wilson made these and also many other whirligigs, many of which are in his hometown of Wilson, NC. Mr. Simpson passed on in June, 2013. His work can also be seen in several folk art collections around the country. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7290/a436deea-5117-45af-ae55-4924e4e6ed63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The restored Page-Walker Hotel building in downtown Cary, NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7290/984b09cf-f88b-4784-a18b-eb06fa31775a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Cary Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Raleigh travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh.dx178300) --- ### 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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Convention-Center-Downtown-Raleigh.d6126994.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) ![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) ### Things to do ![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 £23 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rust.a47518493.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) ![Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50165297/276ca934-252b-4609-ad13-b59a37c3b409.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh £54 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/traditional-pasta-making-at-a-local-craft-beer-bar-in-raleigh.a50165297.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) ![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) ![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) [See all activities in Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Cary ![The Mayton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13400000/13399000/13398999/6f327b8f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Mayton 301 S Academy St Cary NC £181 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Cary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (730 reviews) Great vibe — elegant and cozy (but not stuffy). The hotel location drew us and did not disappoint. The Downtown Cary Park is easily accessible! Also walked to restaurants a few blocks away. Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=13398999&PinnedHotelID=13398999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944684410297511936) ![Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5600/5596/bf9fcb73_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville 2001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC £84 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,761 reviews) Great service. Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=5596&PinnedHotelID=5596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944684410297511936) ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40500/40419/360f7472_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP 1001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £69 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8/10 Very Good! (3,597 reviews) Rooms were clean and large with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot and lounge chair. Friendly and very helpful staff. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=40419&PinnedHotelID=40419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944684410297511936) ![Hilton Raleigh North Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11600/11522/69c9528a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Raleigh North Hills 3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC £94 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,474 reviews) Ronnie is always friendly at the front desk. The room was lovely. The bartender is very good, but i didnt catch his name. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=11522&PinnedHotelID=11522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944684410297511936) ![Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6900/6872/52afa960_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown 1001 Wake Towne Dr Raleigh NC £69 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,364 reviews) Yes and yes from the start of my check in the staff was amazingly respectful, helpful, very polite. Amd They all communicate with and to you. I love the vibe really positive energy. Also all the housekeepers where very polite respectful, and helpful rooms clean bed sleeps great great breakfast Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=6872&PinnedHotelID=6872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944684410297511936) ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/117800/117758/d8d45d97_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North 2610 Westinghouse Blvd Raleigh NC £77 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,229 reviews) Clean room Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=117758&PinnedHotelID=117758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944684410297511936) [See all 2,467 properties in Downtown Cary](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=944684410297511936) 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 Downtown Cary hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944684410297511936&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944684410297511936&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944684410297511936&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944684410297511936&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944684410297511936&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944684410297511936&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944684410297511936&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944684410297511936&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cary ![There's a beautiful view of this lake from the top of James B. Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. They allow fishing on this lake too](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/f5d4b716-8164-4625-8f5f-40cacd052f9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southwest Raleigh While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Southwest-Raleigh.dx553248635976470451) ![This is an awesome little used book store that's been around forever. You can trade in books for store credit and "pennies are more work than they're worth." Great little place! They usual have the book I'm looking for too. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/56b348d3-b7b1-4ac1-86e3-05cce32847f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Raleigh While visiting West Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Rose Garden and Raleigh Little Theater. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-West-Raleigh.dx807720344579731456) ![durham north carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474169/8aebf919-5b00-4be5-b1b8-30e33e59bd01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### University Park If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Rose Garden and Raleigh Little Theater are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-University-Park.dx553248635976474169) ![Garden on Good Friday](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/c678aa11-7aa8-47d9-9cf0-45703f69150e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northwest Raleigh 3/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Northwest-Raleigh.dx553248635976472380) ![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) ### Crabtree Valley 5/5(2 area reviews) You'll love the popular shops in Crabtree Valley, and you might want to stick around to check out Crabtree Valley Mall, a top place to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Crabtree.dx6346765) ![This is a really unique bar that just opened down town. You can poor yourself as much beer as you want of each beer and you pay by the ounce. They're constantly changing the taps out too. They have a pretty good sized menu, but the food isn't spectacular. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/f9ccc546-0aee-434b-a3ef-374e266d87a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Glenwood South If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glenwood South and surrounding area, you can visit North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina Museum of History. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Glenwood-South.dx553248635976480053) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Downtown Cary Travel Guide ![](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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