Fenton – 1000 Fenton Main St — the massive upscale mixed-use lifestyle center that opened in 2021, with Kingsdale Market, dining, luxury retail, and 92 acres of walkable urban design that transformed Cary shopping

Koka Booth Amphitheatre – 8003 Regency Pkwy — the beloved outdoor concert venue set on a lake in Regency Park, hosting the North Carolina Symphony summer series and major touring acts

The Umstead Hotel and Spa – 100 Woodland Pond Dr — the Forbes 5-star luxury hotel and spa on a serene 12-acre estate with Herons Restaurant, one of the Southeast's most acclaimed dining rooms

Fred G. Bond Metro Park – 801 High House Rd — the beloved 310-acre park with a 42-acre lake, boat rentals, hiking trails, and beloved playgrounds — Cary's outdoor centerpiece

Downtown Cary – Chatham St corridor — the beautifully revitalized historic downtown with the Cary Theater, restaurants, coffee shops, and Downtown Park with its splash pad and events

WakeMed Soccer Park – 201 Soccer Park Dr — the professional soccer complex home to the NC Courage (NWSL) and North Carolina FC, one of the country's premier soccer venues

Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve – 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd — the 140-acre nature preserve featuring rare Eastern Hemlock trees, boardwalk trails, and the Stevens Nature Center — a Cary hidden gem

SAS Institute Campus – 100 SAS Campus Dr — the sprawling 900-acre headquarters of one of the world's largest privately held software companies, an anchor of Cary's tech identity

USA Baseball National Training Complex – 1030 Youth Baseball Dr — the official training center of USA Baseball, home to national team competitions and one of the country's premier baseball facilities

Cary Arts Center – 101 Dry Ave — the beloved arts hub in a restored 1939 school building, hosting galleries, theater, dance, and community classes at the heart of downtown Cary

Fenton – 1000 Fenton Main St — the crown jewel of Cary shopping with Nordstrom Rack, Anthropologie, Sephora, Kingsdale Market, and the Triangle's premier walkable retail and dining district

Waverly Place – 316 Colonades Way — the upscale open-air shopping center with Whole Foods, boutiques, salons, and dining, a Cary shopping staple for years

Downtown Cary Chatham Street – W Chatham St corridor — the walkable revitalized historic downtown with independent boutiques, galleries, coffee shops, and Cary's emerging creative retail scene

Preston Corners – 1247 Kildaire Farm Rd — the neighborhood shopping center serving the Preston community with dining, retail, and everyday essentials

Wegmans Cary – 1200 Kildaire Farm Rd — the massive Wegmans supermarket with fresh food bars, cafe, and the loyal cult following, a Cary destination since it opened

Trader Joe's Cary – 1393 Kildaire Farm Rd — the popular specialty grocery chain and a Cary staple for pantry basics, snacks, and specialty finds

Whole Foods Cary – 102 New Waverly Pl — the full-service organic grocery at Waverly Place serving the Preston and MacGregor Downs neighborhoods

Costco Cary – 220 Grand Hill Pl — the members-only warehouse club for bulk groceries, electronics, and household goods, a Cary family favorite

Downtown Cary Boutiques – W Chatham St & Academy St — independent boutiques, gift shops, and specialty retailers scattered throughout the walkable downtown Cary district

Kingsdale Market at Fenton – 1000 Fenton Main St — the upscale gourmet market at Fenton with fresh produce, prepared foods, and specialty groceries, a Cary favorite