Location: Wake Forest
Top Things to do in Wake Forest
What to do and see in Wake Forest, North Carolina (NC): The Best Nature & Parks
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. Falls Lake State Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
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.
2. E. Carroll Joyner Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
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!
3. Downtown Wake Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
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.
4. Horseshoe Farms Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By c5mjb - Wake Forest, United States
This is located in Wake Forest, although part of the City of Raleigh's Park System. It is compact, with its own hiking trails, plus easy access to the Neuse River Greenway Trail, with good parking. It's good for letterboxing, and there's a charming old farmhouse there that serves as a educational center. It's easy to get to, and a nice getaway from the hectic pace of the city.
5. Beaverdam Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
6. Forest Ridge Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
