Location: Fuquay-Varina
Top Things to do in Fuquay-Varina
The 5 Best Free Things to do in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina (NC)
Fuquay-Varina /ˈfjuːkweɪ vəˈriːnə/ is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 18,644 in 2012 (state-certified as of July 1, 2012). The population was 17,937 at the 2010 census, up from 7,898 at the 2000 census. The town is a 25-minute drive south of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. The hyphenated name attests to the town's history as two separate towns. Fuquay Springs and Varina merged in 1963 to create the modern town. Economically, the town initially grew due to tobacco trade and agriculture, but has seen recent population growth and real estate development due to its proximity to Research Triangle Park.
Restaurants in Fuquay-Varina
1. Fuquay Mineral Spring Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
In 1858, farmer Stephen Fuquay discovered the natural spring that anchors Fuquay-Varina Mineral Spring Park. The natural spring was soon developed into a tourist attraction that brought thousands of visitors throughout the first part of the 20th Century. Located near downtown Fuquay, the Mineral Springs Park offers an easily accessible open space with a restored Springhouse, memorial brick path, picnic tables, footbridge, and finely manicured landscaping.
2. The Mill
3. Fainting Goat Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
We are a small boutique brewery located in Fuquay-Varina, NC. We offer a variety of handcrafted brews in a casual atmosphere with a dog friendly patio.we strive to consistently provide our customers with a variety of high quality, full flavored, drinkable, hand-crafted beers and we are driven to share our passion for brewing and to promote the craft beer industry with enthusiasts and novices alike.
Reviewed By rwaldrop13 - Raleigh, United States
Fainting Goat is kind of a "Cheers" in terms of friendliness, and absolutely top of the charts in quality. I've never had a bad or unpleasant beer there, the staff is friendly and attentive - and they are always willing to talk about the different beers to help you with your decision. They offer pints, growler fills, and a great place to sit with your friends and have a pint (Wine is available for those who don't have the refined palate for beer). My favorite place to go when I am thirsty...
4. Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park
5. Aviator TapHouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By joefromcincy1961 - West Chester, United States
We had a large group here and sat outside. The staff were more than accommodating and the service was fantastic I’m sorry I did not catch our servers name but he was ON IT at serving nine people that came at different times. The food was very good - but I was disappointed that I could not order the barbecue from the location across the street. And the beer selection was top notch.
