Brent’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Portions of the museum are free, and change often. But additionally, this area is great just to come and take a stroll on the trails in their outdoor space. Walk, jog, or bike!
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdPortions of the museum are free, and change often. But additionally, this area is great just to come and take a stroll on the trails in their outdoor space. Walk, jog, or bike!
Food scene
Outstanding food. Make reservation when able. Get there early. No dress code. Come as you are and just just enjoy the food. About 10-15 minute drive.
18 locals recommend
Vicious Fishes Taproom & Kitchen
132 S Fuquay AveOutstanding food. Make reservation when able. Get there early. No dress code. Come as you are and just just enjoy the food. About 10-15 minute drive.
This is straight up LOCAL intel. If you like micro breweries, this is the real deal. About as micro as you get. Owned by a buddy of mine (Tim Reichert). Strongly recommend.
11 locals recommend
Fainting Goat Brewing Company
330 S Main StThis is straight up LOCAL intel. If you like micro breweries, this is the real deal. About as micro as you get. Owned by a buddy of mine (Tim Reichert). Strongly recommend.
You would never know without this LOCAL intel. Incredible pastry chef. Just a great place to relax in the morning prior to getting the day started. Not just pastries. Decent size breakfast options leaves you satisfied.
Harvest Moon Bakery-Cafe
128 Bass Lake RdYou would never know without this LOCAL intel. Incredible pastry chef. Just a great place to relax in the morning prior to getting the day started. Not just pastries. Decent size breakfast options leaves you satisfied.
This place is right down the street in Holly Springs. Best thing besides great pizza is that they deliver!
Manhattan Pizza
305 Matthews DriveThis place is right down the street in Holly Springs. Best thing besides great pizza is that they deliver!
Dunkin
208 Matthews DrRight down the street. Closest option for quick treat or coffee.
Best closest breakfast grub. Gets crowded quick. Should expect a 10-15 minute wait. Right down the road.
8 locals recommend
Eggs Up Grill
4216 Lassiter RdBest closest breakfast grub. Gets crowded quick. Should expect a 10-15 minute wait. Right down the road.
Definitely great food. A little expensive. Only open for take out. Has not fully reopened yet.
9 locals recommend
Town Hall Burger and Beer
58 Chapelton CourtDefinitely great food. A little expensive. Only open for take out. Has not fully reopened yet.
Harris Teeter
324 Village Walk DrEverything from groceries to Sushi. Best grocery store in town.
Adventure Life
Umstead Park is accessible from several different main roads on different sides of Raleigh and Cary. Bottom line - it is the off road biker / runners dream. Bring food and spend the whole day burning calories on the trails. It is beautiful.
54 locals recommend
Umstead Park Lake
Umstead Park is accessible from several different main roads on different sides of Raleigh and Cary. Bottom line - it is the off road biker / runners dream. Bring food and spend the whole day burning calories on the trails. It is beautiful.
Neighborhoods
This neighborhood is a high demand middle class neighborhood that includes 4 schools within .5 miles. 2 are physically in the neighborhood. Young and older families alike. Build out took from 2004-2012. 617 Homes. 2 pools. Great for walking. High School includes a town park, walking trails, disc (frisbee) golf, kids park, and tennis courts.
Park At West Lake
This neighborhood is a high demand middle class neighborhood that includes 4 schools within .5 miles. 2 are physically in the neighborhood. Young and older families alike. Build out took from 2004-2012. 617 Homes. 2 pools. Great for walking. High School includes a town park, walking trails, disc (frisbee) golf, kids park, and tennis courts.