George & Cat's Guidebook
Food scene
Gatehouse Tavern
960 Gateway Commons CirAwesome pub fare and best wings in town!
Shuckers Oyster Bar & Grill
3309 Rogers RdA $$ local fave.
Charlie's Kabob Grill
12235 Capital BlvdMediterranean fare
Owned by two USA national champion barista/roasters. Pour overs, drip and specialty drinks with local pastries.
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Black and White Coffee Roasters
314 Brooks StOwned by two USA national champion barista/roasters. Pour overs, drip and specialty drinks with local pastries.
First Watch
6109 Glenwood AveThis is a great breakfast choice.
White Street Brewing Company
218 S White StLocal owned and operated.
This one is in walking distance. It would be a great choice if you are looking for something a little more upscale.
Bodega Tapas, Wine, and Rum
110 S White StThis one is in walking distance. It would be a great choice if you are looking for something a little more upscale.
This one is also within walking distance. It is a local favorite. They do a great job with their "to go" orders.
Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
111 S White StThis one is also within walking distance. It is a local favorite. They do a great job with their "to go" orders.
If you are interested in live music, check the Sugar Magnolia Cafe website. We have seen some great musicians here. It is NOT fancy.
Sugar Magnolia Cafe
219 S White StIf you are interested in live music, check the Sugar Magnolia Cafe website. We have seen some great musicians here. It is NOT fancy.
Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs
214 S White StSince 1916!!!
Lumpy's Ice Cream
306 Wait AveLocally sourced deliciousness!
Fresh, high quality food and a local favorite. They have THE BEST sweet potato fries... if you're into that thing!
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Over the Falls
419 Brooks StFresh, high quality food and a local favorite. They have THE BEST sweet potato fries... if you're into that thing!
They do an excellent Sunday brunch here. They often have live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Norse Brewing Company
203 Brooks StThey do an excellent Sunday brunch here. They often have live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Sightseeing
Beautiful park less than a mile from our home with 2 miles of paved trails, picnic areas, etc.
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Grange Insurance Audubon Center
701 Harris RdBeautiful park less than a mile from our home with 2 miles of paved trails, picnic areas, etc.
Beautiful campus only 4 blocks walk from our home.
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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
100 S Wingate StBeautiful campus only 4 blocks walk from our home.
Wake Forest College Birthplace
450 N Main StFree Museum 1 block from our home.
Miles of paved greenway & dirt trails wind around Falls Lake & the Neuse River. Fishing, Vikings, hiking, canoeing
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Falls Lake Dam Recreation Area
Falls Management Center RoadMiles of paved greenway & dirt trails wind around Falls Lake & the Neuse River. Fishing, Vikings, hiking, canoeing
Neighborhoods
Historic downtown area only 6 blocks walk from our home. Great restaurants and social gathering spots.
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Wake Forest
Historic downtown area only 6 blocks walk from our home. Great restaurants and social gathering spots.
Entertainment
Holding Park Pool
133 W Owen AveNewly remodeled pool and water features.
Family fun on the farm. Only 15 minutes away, this is a great place to bring kids. They have a giant slide, train, gem mining and more. Make sure to check the website for times before you head over.
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Ферма Хилл Ридж
703 Tarboro RdFamily fun on the farm. Only 15 minutes away, this is a great place to bring kids. They have a giant slide, train, gem mining and more. Make sure to check the website for times before you head over.
Shopping
Local vendors display their handiwork in a historic mill.
The Cotton Company
306 S White StWake Forest Farmers Market
235 S Taylor StLocally owned and sourced bbq sauces, honey, jams/jellies. Old time candies & sodas in a bottle. Local art and souvenirs.
NC General Stores, HTC Marketing, Inc.
150 S White StLocally owned and sourced bbq sauces, honey, jams/jellies. Old time candies & sodas in a bottle. Local art and souvenirs.
Worship
Contemporary relaxed worship with solid biblical teaching. www.northwake.com
If you’re around on Sunday, we’d love to have you join us for worship. Services are at 9:00 am and 10:45. You see people wearing everything from shorts and sandals to jeans to slacks and an occasional tie. Don’t worry about what to wear ... come as you are. Childcare is provided with secure check-in and background checks run on all volunteers.
North Wake Church
1212 S Main StIf you’re around on Sunday, we’d love to have you join us for worship. Services are at 9:00 am and 10:45. You see people wearing everything from shorts and sandals to jeans to slacks and an occasional tie. Don’t worry about what to wear ... come as you are. Childcare is provided with secure check-in and background checks run on all volunteers.