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23 Best and Fun Things To Do In Apex, North Carolina


TouristWire Editors

Apex is a fantastic destination for a weekend getaway due to its charming and walkable downtown area, vibrant historical structures, unique antique stores, and exceptional dining options.

One of its most popular attractions is Apex Community Park, which includes a lake for fishing, kayaking, and other non-motorized vessels, hiking trails, picnic facilities, playgrounds, and more. While in town you should also visit the Halle Cultural Arts Center, which houses three art galleries and a theater.

Apex is also home to several events, including the Apex Music Festival, First Fridays, and the town’s own annual celebration known as “Peak Fest”.

While here, visitors will also get to experience all the perks of Southern hospitality and cuisine.

Interested to know more about what Apex has to offer? Continue reading for a comprehensive list of recommendations so you can plan your trip accordingly.

The 23 Most Popular Things To Do In Apex, North Carolina

23. White Oak Creek Greenway

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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22. Sunset Lake

4.0 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

21. Raftery Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (80 reviews)

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Location: Cary NC

Tel:  919 469 4069

20. Cloer Family Vineyards

4.9 ★★★★★ (91 reviews)

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Location: 8624 Castleberry Road Apex NC

Tel:  919 387 5760

Web Address:   http://cloerfamilyvineyards.com/

19. Beaver Creek Greenway

4.5 ★★★★★ (104 reviews)

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Location: 1704 Patterson Grove Road Apex NC

Tel:  919 249 3402

Web Address:   http://apexnc.org/464/Greenways

18. Annie L. Jones Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (173 reviews)

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Location: 1414 Tarbert Dr Cary NC

Tel:  919 469 4061

Web Address:   http://townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/parks-greenways-environment/parks/annie-jones-park

17. Whole Brain Escape

5.0 ★★★★★ (199 reviews)

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Location: 410 Upchurch Street Apex NC

Tel:  919 355 2714

Web Address:   http://wholebrainescape.com/book-now

16. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (290 reviews)

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Location: Grigsby Ave Holly Springs NC

Tel:  919 557 2496

Web Address:   https://m.facebook.com/431047373669682/

15. Davis Drive Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (333 reviews)

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Location: 1610 Davis Dr Apex NC

Tel:  919 469 4061

Web Address:   http://townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/parks-greenways-environment/parks/davis-drive-park

14. Carpenter Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (409 reviews)

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Location: 4420 Louis Streetephens Dr Cary NC

Web Address:   http://townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/parks-greenways-environment/parks/carpenter-park

13. Thomas Brooks Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (638 reviews)

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Location: 9008 Green Level Church Rd. Cary NC

Tel:  919 469 4061

Web Address:   http://townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/parks-greenways-environment/parks/thomas-brooks-park

12. Crowder County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (648 reviews)

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Location: 4709 Ten Ten Road Apex NC

Tel:  919 662 2850

Web Address:   http://wakegov.com/parks/crowder/Pages/default.aspx

11. Phillips Farms

4.5 ★★★★★ (665 reviews)

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Location: 6701 Good Hope Church Road Cary NC

Tel:  919 377 8989

Web Address:   http://phillipsfarmsofcary.com/

10. Game On Escapes & More

4.9 ★★★★★ (785 reviews)

Location: 107 Edinburgh S Dr suite 203 Cary NC

Tel:  919 438 0798

Web Address:   https://gameonescapes.com/

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9. Apex Parks & Recreation

4.8 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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Location: 53 Hunter Street Apex NC

Tel:  919 387 3065

Web Address:   https://apexnc.org/223/Parks-Recreation-Cultural-Resources

8. Halle Cultural Arts Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (132 reviews)

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Location: 237 N Salem Street Apex NC

Tel:  919 249 1120

Web Address:   http://apexnc.org/halle

7. Apex Jaycee Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (146 reviews)

Location: 451 W Williams Street Apex NC

Tel:  919 249 3400

Web Address:   https://apexnc.org/797/Apex-Jaycee-Park

6. Salem Pond Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (182 reviews)

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Location: 6112 Old Jenks Road Apex NC

Tel:  919 249 3402

Web Address:   https://apexnc.org/710/Parks

5. Hunter Street Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (300 reviews)

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Location: 1250 Ambergate Streetation Apex NC

Tel:  919 249 3402

Web Address:   https://apexnc.org/798/Hunter-Street-Park

4. Apex Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (482 reviews)

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Location: 2600 Evans Road Apex NC

Tel:  919 249 3402

Web Address:   http://apexnc.org/800/Nature-Park-Seymour-Athletic-Fields

3. Kelly Road Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (562 reviews)

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Location: 1609 Kelly Road Apex NC

Tel:  919 249 3402

Web Address:   https://apexnc.org/799/Kelly-Road-Park

2. Apex Community Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (737 reviews)

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Location: 1808 Lake Pine Dr Cary NC

Tel:  919 249 3402

Web Address:   https://apexnc.org/795/Apex-Community-Park

1. Koka Booth Amphitheatre

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,508 reviews)

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Location: 8003 Regency Pkwy Cary NC

Tel:  919 462 2025

Web Address:   http://boothamphitheatre.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Apex, North Carolina! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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