9 Outdoor Activities in Wake Forest That You Shouldn't Miss

May 2, 2022 Yuk Petri

Wake Forest is a town in Franklin and Wake counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina; located almost entirely in Wake County, it lies just north of the state capital, Raleigh. The population was 30,117 at the 2010 census, up from 12,588 at the 2000 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city's population to be 34,752 as of July 1, 2013. In 2007, the town was listed by Forbes magazine as the 20th fastest growing suburb in America, with a 73.2 percent increase in population between 2000 and 2006. Wake Forest was the original home of Wake Forest University for 122 years before it moved to Winston-Salem in 1956.
Restaurants in Wake Forest

1. Paddle Creek

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5.0 based on 256 reviews

Paddle Creek

Canoe, kayak, & stand up paddle board rentals. Full-service trips down the Neuse River.

2. Lake Time Boat Rental

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Lake Time Boat Rental

We deliver boats to Falls Lake in Wake Forest. Boats will be in the water and ready when you arrive. Full tank of gas included at no additional charge.

3. Happy Trails Farm - Private Trail Rides

704 Dogwood Hill Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587-7617 +1 919-528-7968 [email protected] http://www.happytrailsfarm.us
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Happy Trails Farm - Private Trail Rides

Located just north of Raleigh in Wake Forest, near beautiful Falls Lake, Happy Trails Farm offers guided Trail Rides, Summer & Track Out Camp, Birthday Parties, Lessons, Boarding and events such as Team Building, Family Reunions, Engagements and Scouts, where they can earn badges. We also sell quality Horse Hay, Saddles & Tack. We pride ourselves in maintaining a casual, family orientated atmosphere that provides the best environment for every kind of horse enthusiast. Happy Trails Farm offers track-out camps and summer camp for kids practically year round. No horse back riding experience is necessary. Kids can come and spend an entire week or just the day with us.

4. Motor Boatin

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3.0 based on 4 reviews

We allow people to enjoy the local lakes at an affordable rate and without the expenses and maintenance of owning a Pontoon boat or Jet Ski. Falls Lake is our home base. If you want to go to another lake, you are welcome to tow the craft yourself or for a fee, we will do it for you.

5. Raleigh Flyfishing

Raleigh Flyfishing

Fully insured and certified flyfishing guide offering raft float and wading trips in the Raleigh area's rivers. I offer clients 30 years of flyfishing experience. My goal is to provide my customers with the best flyfishing service experience.

6. Neuse River Outfitters

Neuse River Outfitters

We are a family owned business providing kayak trips and rental services to the Raleigh area. We also provide kayaking schools, fly fishing lessons, and guides fishing trips for many of our local waterways.

7. Beaverdam Recreation Area

14600 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587-8530 http://www.kidsinparks.com/beaverdam-recreation-area-falls-lake
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

8. Forest Ridge Park

2100 Old NC Highway 98, Wake Forest, NC 27587 +1 919-996-3285 http://www.raleighnc.gov/parks/content/ParksRec/Articles/Parks/ForestRidge.html
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

13601 Camp Kanata Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587-8081 +1 919-562-1900 http://www.brevofieldgolf.com/
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