Cary, Educational town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
The seventh largest municipality in North Carolina extends across three counties with a population exceeding 180,000 residents in 2023.
The area transformed from Bradford's Ordinary inn in the 1750s to an incorporated town in 1871 under mayor Allison Francis Page.
The Wake County Public School System operates multiple educational institutions throughout Cary, supporting academic development for students of all ages.
The town maintains over thirty public parks, natural areas, and specialized facilities like the Cary Tennis Park for recreational activities.
From 1871 until 1964, the town's incorporation act prohibited the sale of whiskey within its boundaries due to the first mayor's temperance beliefs.
Location: Wake County
Location: Chatham County
Inception: 1750
Elevation above the sea: 152 m
Shares border with: Morrisville, Apex
Website: https://carync.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.77889,-78.80028
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:11
Carter–Finley Stadium
7.7 km
WakeMed Soccer Park
4.2 km
North Carolina Museum of Art
9.5 km
Dorton Arena
8.3 km
William B. Umstead State Park
9.8 km
North Carolina Museum of Art
9.5 km
Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina
2.5 km
J. C. Raulston Arboretum
9.3 km
Raleigh North Carolina Temple
7.6 km
Page-Walker Hotel
2.2 km
Nancy Jones House
2.2 km
Apex Historic District
7 km
Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky
9.6 km
Leslie-Alford-Mims House
14.5 km
Carpenter Historic District
7.4 km
Apex Town Hall
6.9 km
Williamson Page House
5.2 km
Holly Springs Masonic Lodge
14.2 km
Berry O'Kelly Historic District
9.7 km
Jesse Penny House and Outbuildings
11.7 km
Morrisville Christian Church
5.7 km
Pugh House
5.4 km
Haleys Branch
10.1 km
Adams-Edwards House
7.1 km
Crosswinds Beach
18 km
Coles Branch
647 m
O'Kelly's Chapel
16.2 km
Crabtree Creek Recreational Demonstration Area
9.6 kmReviews
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