Catch a ballgame, enjoy the theater at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, or listen to a concert. This convenient location in Cary is minutes away from boating, fishing, walking and running trails, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Carolina Preserve residents benefit from special play packages at local golf courses. If shopping is more your style, there are four malls in the area as well as unique shops and custom boutiques.

Shopping

The area’s four major malls feature stores such as Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, and many other fine retail stores and small boutiques. You’re sure to have a successful shopping expedition at Streets at Southpoint, Cary Towne Center, Crabtree Valley Mall, Shops of Cameron Village, South Hills Mall and Plaza, Prime Outlets Morrisville, Harrison Square Shopping Center, High House Crossing Shopping Center, Cornerstone Village Shopping Center, Cary Plaza, or Cary Village Square Shopping Center.

Recreation

Plan an outing to Brier Creek Golf Course, Cedar Forks District Park, Lake Crabtree County Park, William B. Umstead State Park, Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest, Bond Park, MacArthur Park, Godbold Park, MacGregor Down Country Club, Prestonwood Country Club, Regency Park, Duke Chapel & Gardens, or scenic North Carolina Botanical Gardens. As a Carolina Preserve resident you have special play packages available at Washington Duke Golf and Country Club, Hillandale Golf Course, Lochmere Golf Course, and Crooked Creek Golf Course.

Medical

The Triangle is known for its world-class healthcare. You’ll have convenient access to some of the nation’s best hospitals, including Rex Hospital, Wake Med-Cary Hospital, UNC Healthcare, Duke Medical Center, and Duke Health Raleigh Hospital.

Culture / Entertainment

You and your family can catch a Durham Bulls minor league baseball game, browse the local arts and crafts festival, go to the theater, or relax and listen to your favorite band at an outdoor concert. RBC Center—home to NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and NC State men's basketball, Alltel Pavilion, Morehead Planetarium, North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Science, North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium featuring Broadway Series South, North Carolina Symphony and North Carolina Theatre, and Fletcher Opera Theatre provide entertainment for everyone.

Transportation

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU), located about eight miles from Carolina Preserve, offers almost 500 daily flights to 41 destinations. RDU is big enough to get you just about anywhere, but small enough to navigate without feeling overwhelmed. Over the past 10 years RDU has consistently ranked among the friendliest and fastest growing airports in the U.S., according to Airports Council International.

The Town of Cary offers fixed route and door-to-door services with the C-Tran bus service.

Schools

For you, knowledge is key to taking your life to the next level.  Continue your education or find a new direction at some of North Carolina’s finest schools. Among them are Duke University, Meredith, North Carolina State University, Peace College, Shaw University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Wake Technical Community College.

Utilities

Utility companies serving this community include:

• AT&T for TV, High-Speed Internet, Telephone Services (1-866-500-9794)
• Progress Energy for electricity (1-919-508-5400)
• Public Service Gas Co. for gas (1-877-776-2427)
• Time Warner Cable for cable (1-919-467-2800)
• Town of Cary for water (1-919-469-4050)