What to do and see in Wake Forest, North Carolina (NC): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

July 14, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

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

Excellent
84%
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13%
Satisfactory
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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. Falls Lake State Recreation Area

13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587-8505 +1 919-676-1027 http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/fala/main.php
Excellent
52%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
6%
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4.5 based on 163 reviews

Falls Lake State Recreation Area

Reviewed By jmpncsu - Raleigh, United States

Beaverdam Lake is one of several access areas of Falls Lake State Recreation Area. It's right off Creedmoor Road, north of the visitor center. This area is day use only, no camping, but it is open year round. There are picnic areas, a swim beach, short hiking trails and a boat ramp. Gas motors are prohibited in Beaverdam Lake, so it's a great place for kayaking or paddleboarding. Beaverdam also has about 12 miles of mountain biking trails. There is a fee to enter, daily in the summer and on weekends in the shoulder season. No fee to enter in the winter.

3. E. Carroll Joyner Park

701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587-7405 +1 919-435-9560 http://joynerpark.com
Excellent
74%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
1%
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1%
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4.5 based on 101 reviews

E. Carroll Joyner Park

Reviewed By Sherpa552868 - Wake Forest, United States

Beautifully maintained with natural and manicured areas, walking trails, clean restrooms and new community center. The friendliest staff!

4. Downtown Wake Forest

White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/experience-downtown-wake-forest.aspx
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 128 reviews

Downtown Wake Forest

Reviewed By Sherpa552868 - Wake Forest, United States

A nice variety of businesses from retail shops to inventive and creative food and beverage options. Even a candy shop and bookstore! Family-friendly events throughout the year.

5. Brooks Street Bowl

413 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC 27587-2930 +1 919-488-4651 http://www.bsbowl.com/
Excellent
57%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
13%
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Brooks Street Bowl

6. White Street Brewing Co.

218 S White St, Wake Forest, NC 27587-2742 +1 919-647-9439 http://www.whitestreetbrewing.com/
Excellent
61%
Good
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

White Street Brewing Co.

Reviewed By jessicahH6605MQ - Cooksville, United States

Stopped by on a super hot day and was treated to excellent beer and service. First, for free, they let me try their coffee stout -- delicious! Then we were able to get great food truck food (such a good bratwurst and my daughter had mac and cheese) and sit at White Street, where I had a delicious pilsner for less than $5! They were super cool about letting my underage daughter hang out and provided pint glasses of ice water! What a great place.

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