Local Info and Attractions
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Parks and Swimming Pools Some nearby parks to check out: Pullen Park (right next to campus, nice café, paddle boats, carousel, train) Kentwood Park (disc golf course) Lake Johnson (nice walking/jogging trails, boats to rent) Rose Garden (beautiful roses, easy walk from campus) William B. Umstead State Park (lots of trails, fishing, camping) Shopping: Cameron Village (very close to campus–small boutique shops, lots of restaurants) Cary Crossroads (big shopping area with Target; Old Navy; Home Depot; Bed, Bath, and Beyond; etc.) Grocery Stores The closest grocery store is Food Lion at 3926 Western Blvd, just a few blocks from Wolf Village. Restaurants There are lots of restaurants in walking distance from Main Campus and WolfLine bus stops. A couple you should check out: Neomonde (yummy Lebanese food), Gonza Tacos y Tequilla and Cook Out (close to Wolf Village, super cheap food and great milkshakes). Museums: (all FREE) Movies close to campus: Blue Ridge14 (all shows $2.25) Witherspoon Cinema (on campus!) Things to do Flea Market: Every Saturday and Sunday on the State Fairgrounds State Farmer’s Market: HUGE farmer’s market open daily. Includes produce, plants, NC gifts. Durham Bulls Minor League Baseball First Friday Raleigh: Art galleries, food, music |