Welcome to the Best of Our Area!
Whether you're new to town or have called this place home for years, there's always something special to discover. From local favorites to hidden gems, this guide was created to help you explore the best spots to eat, shop, unwind, and experience everything our vibrant community has to offer. As your trusted real estate advisor, I believe home is more than just four walls—it's about loving where you live. Let this list be your starting point to connect with the heart of our area.
Love, Debbie
*Have a category you’d like me to add? Just let me know!
**Have a favorite spot you think should make the list? I’d love to hear your suggestions!
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
BOWLING
Mebane, Raleigh, Cary
Raleigh
Wake Forest
Durham
FUN PARKS
Raleigh
Raleigh
MOVIE THEATERS
Chapel Hill
Durham
Chapel Hill
Morrisville
SKATING (Ice & Roller)
Raleigh
Raleigh
Durham
Hillsborough
PERFORMING ARTS (Plays, Musicals, Concerts, Comedians…)
Raleigh
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
Carrboro
PLANETARIUMS
MUSEUMS
SANCTUARIES/RESCUES
TRIVIA NIGHTS/MUSIC BINGO/GAME NIGHTS
VISUAL ARTS (Galleries, Local crafts…)
Raleigh
Durham
Chapel Hill
Hillsborough
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
FARMS (Kids activities, Petting zoo, Gem mining, Birthdays, Music…)
Pittsboro
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
FESTIVALS
Carrboro
HORSEBACK RIDING (Trail Rides)
MOVIES - OUTDOOR/SUMMER
FREE MUSIC (Summer Series)
Pittsboro
Pittsboro
Carrboro
Saxapahaw
Bynum
GARDENS
PARKS/HIKING/BIKING/WALKING
Durham, Chatham, Wake Counties
Raleigh
Stokes County
Hillsborough
Wake County
Durham, Orange Counties
PICK YOUR OWN
Blueberries
Cedar Grove
Mebane
Efland
Cedar Grove
Hillsborough
Strawberries
Durham
Efland
Apex
Raleigh, Willow Springs
Raleigh
POOLS (Public) & SWIMMING HOLES
Everywhere
Durham
Durham
Chapel Hill
SANCTUARIES
SPORTS
Minor League Baseball
College Sports
Women’s Professional Soccer
College Sports
Men's Professional Hockey
College Sports
WATER SPORTS (Kayaking, Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Beaches… + Camping)
Triangle Area
Vance County
Durham, Orange Counties
ZOO
Asheboro
A LITTLE OF BOTH - INDOOR/OUTDOOR
FUN PARKS
MUSEUMS
Raleigh
SANCTUARIES
Durham
FOOD & BEVERAGE
BREWERIES
ICE CREAM & FROYO
Pittsboro
Hillsborough
Hillsborough
Chapel Hill
MEADERIES
Statewide List
RESTAURANTS
WINERIES
FARM STANDS
FARMERS MARKETS
Saturdays, Tuesdays
Saturdays
Saturdays, Wednesdays
Tuesdays
Saturdays
Saturdays
DAY TRIPS & MORE
BEACH
~130 miles from Raleigh
~200 miles from Raleigh
~130 miles from Raleigh
~130 miles from Raleigh
~150 miles from Raleigh
~150 miles from Raleigh
MOUNTAIN
~130 miles from Raleigh
~250 miles from Raleigh
~250 miles from Raleigh
~250 miles from Raleigh
SMALL TOWNS
~130 miles from Raleigh
FESTIVALS
Theater and Arts
Hot Air Balloons
Jousting, Market, Food, Etc.
Debbie Everly, REALTOR®
Proud member of the Taylor Brauer Realty Group at Coldwell Banker Advantage
Phone: 919-943-6432 | Email: debbieeverlyrealtor@gmail.com
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