GUIDE TO DOWNTOWN APEX,NC (EAT, DRINK, SHOP, PLAY)

As one of the most intact turn-of-the-century railroad towns, Apex got its name from a location at the highest point on the old Chatham Railroad and is the reason for its slogan “the peak of good living.”

When you visit Raleigh and the Triangle area, or are considering living in Raleigh, make time to explore the Apex downtown area.

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK IN APEX, NC

If you are looking for the hidden jewel of Apex NC, definitely make Scratch Kitchen and Taproom part of your experience for top notch dining and drinks!

Scratch Kitchen & Taproom

For those that love pizza and all things Italian consider Anna’s Pizzeria as a family-friendly place to eat in Apex.

Anna’s Pizzeria

FRESH. Local Ice Cream

With a huge variety of 15+ signature flavors, you can choose to put your flavor of choice in a cup, homemade waffle cone, or cake cone.

THINGS TO DO IN DOWNTOWN APEX (AND NEARBY)

Located in downtown Apex, each Saturday from 9.00am to noon the Apex Farmers Market is a local producers’ market who farm or produce their goods within 150 miles of our market.

Apex Farmers Market

If you’re looking for the best nature spot near Downtown Apex, we always enjoy walking the 2-mile Lake Pine Loop around Apex Lake, and it’s one of our favorite lakes in the Raleigh area.

Apex Lake (Lake Pine Loop Trail)

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