Location: Fuquay-Varina
Top Things to do in Fuquay-Varina
The 5 Best Nature & Parks 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
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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. Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park
3. Splash Pad
4. Library Park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. PlayFunParty
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
