THINGS TO DO IN DOWNTOWN CARY – YOUR GUIDE TO A WEEKEND GETAWAY

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Cary has become quite the charm, vibrant and fun, and people like us are always finding more reasons to keep coming back.

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And from Cary to Raleigh’s downtown is only a 15-minute drive, and Cary to Charlotte is an easy 2.5 hours!

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EAT & DRINK

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Pizzeria Faulisi

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SEE & DO

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The Cary Theater

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Downtown Cary Park

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SWIPE UP TO READ MORE!

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