Best places in Wake County

Discover the best places in Wake County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection.

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Harris Lake County Park
Park
Known for an 18-basket disc golf course, this vast day park hosts cycling, catfish angling & hiking.
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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Crowder County Park
Park
Wooded area featuring a pond with boardwalk, playground, trails, amphitheater & picnic shelters.
4.80 (773 reviews)
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Forest Ridge Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great relatively new park with shaded trails, bike routes, and beautiful water views.
4.80 (745 reviews)
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Falls Lake State Recreation Area
State park
Scenic destination for picnicking, hiking & mountain biking, plus beaches, swimming & boat launches.
4.70 (4K reviews)
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Lake Crabtree County Park
Park
Waterside site featuring 16 miles of hiking & biking trails, playgrounds, boating & fishing.
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
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Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Botanical garden
4.80 (430 reviews)
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Historic Yates Mill County Park
Park
Wildlife refuge & agricultural-history site centered around an 18th-century water-powered gristmill.
4.70 (536 reviews)
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The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve
Wedding venue
4.90 (220 reviews)
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Lake Wheeler Park
Park
Lakefront recreation area with boat rentals, picnic pavilions & a children's playground.
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Alta Wren
Apartment rental agency
😐 This is a truly honest review of the property. Just know that quite literally most of the reviews are bought on here (literally….). Every month or so they have a raffle for a cooler, or AirPods, or wine, or something of the sort and your only eligible if you can physically show management you posted...
4.90 (214 reviews)
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Neuse River Trail
Park
Popular with runners & cyclists, this 27.5-mile long riverside trail traverses woodlands & wetlands.
4.70 (474 reviews)
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Costco Wholesale
Warehouse store
$$ $$
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Wegmans
Grocery store
😠 I am originally from Buffalo, NY, so Wegmans is my hometown grocery store. I have been shopping there for decades and usually have excellent experiences. And, so, it was a major disappointment when I could not get the help that I needed when I visited today. Recently, a newborn kitten was abandoned...
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Porter Farms & Nursery Farm Market
Farmers' market
4.70 (463 reviews)
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Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
Adventure sports center
Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course.
4.70 (452 reviews)
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Apex Cigar Lounge
Cigar shop
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This is my fav cigar lounge in wake county. It's about a 40 min drive but hey...you like what you like. The guys there are super nice, vibe is friendly, smokes are great, and the ventilation is top notch...that's 1 of my fav things about it. I don't leave smelling like cigar smoke. Definitely try it...
4.80 (275 reviews)
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Piper Lights
Event venue
4.70 (365 reviews)
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Church Street Park
Park
πŸ‘ Nice park go spend some time.. has kids play area and few tennis courts.. There are people always in this park.. the cricket pitch is awesome.. Best of all they have installed free EV charging stations.. you can get some juice for your EV while playing.. Only thing would be nice is, if they had s...
4.60 (710 reviews)
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Local Bar
Live music bar
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great bands. A good bar fight every now and then to keep the Karens at bay. Good regulars. Don’t bring your kids. I don’t drink at your kids day care. Don’t bring them to my bar. The bartenders really are the best. Dog friendly. No food. Just a wheel of chips. This is the last of the dive bars...
$ $$$
4.70 (338 reviews)
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Red Dog Strong Strength & Conditioning
Physical fitness program
πŸ‘πŸ‘ I've been with this gym a little over 6 months and have been with 2 other amazing gyms over the last years. And I am happy to say this gym is top notch. I've surpassed goals in the last 6 months that I have been working on for the last 5 years! Amazing coaches and a great group of supporters and ne...
5.00 (136 reviews)
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