Location: Wake Forest
Top Things to do in Wake Forest
What to do and see in Wake Forest, North Carolina (NC): The Best Things to do
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. Wine 101
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
2. Paddle Creek
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5.0 based on 256 reviews
Canoe, kayak, & stand up paddle board rentals. Full-service trips down the Neuse River.
3. Lake Time Boat Rental
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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.
4. Wake Forest Historical Museum
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By sardawg - Winston Salem, United States
A small group of us visited the museum and were given a tour of the old Wake Forest campus by the amazing Director and tour guide, Ed. He was kind and thoughtful, and taught us so much history of the university and the area. It was incredible (and honestly a little heartbreaking) to learn about Wake's move from the town of Wake Forest to Winston-Salem, and the impact it had on the town. I walked away from our visit with so much more knowledge than I could have even anticipated. This is a must-do for those interested in local history.
5. The Cotton Company
6. Wake Escape
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
In an escape-room, a puzzle-solving team made up of 2-8 people enters a room based on a theme and has 60 minutes to solve the clues that will “unlock the door.” Within each room are puzzles, clues, and codes that must be deciphered. Wake Escape rooms are great fun for the entire family, blending the best of modern role-playing games with the classic mystery game.
Reviewed By kelfne
We checked out Wake Escape tonight on a whim and SO glad we did. The game we played was definitely well thought out and the puzzles matched the theme of the room instead of being random. It was a great ending to our evening and we will definitely be back to try the other room(s)!
7. Falls Lake State Recreation Area
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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.
8. Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center
9. E. Carroll Joyner Park
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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!
10. Downtown Wake Forest
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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.
