Located six minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and next to William B. Umstead State Park, The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, NC is in close proximity to the area's rich array of cultural area attractions, shopping malls, academic institutions, state parks and sports centers. Whether traveling for business, pleasure, or both, The Umstead Hotel's ideal location provides a central point for enjoyment of many of the best area attractions that North Carolina has to offer.

Raleigh Convention Center
The recently renovated Center in the heart of downtown Raleigh offers 130,000 square ft. space available for meetings, conferences and special events.

Marbles Children's Museum and IMAX
At Marbles Kids Museum, kids are encouraged to use their marbles - learning new things through imagination, discovery and play. Marbles Kids Museum inspires imagination, discovery and learning through extraordinary adventures in play and larger-than-life IMAX experiences.

Durham Performing Arts Center
The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) puts you close to the stage, with no seat further than 135 feet. Featuring world-class performers, spacious seating, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and convenient parking.

Nasher Museum of Art
The Nasher Museum of Art is the art museum of Duke University. The museum is dedicated to presenting under-recognized contemporary art from around the world as well as world renowned collections.

Museum of Life and Science
State-of-the-art, engaging indoor/outdoor science-technology center ranked as one of the top four family-friendly museums in the Southeast. The museum includes Magic Wings Butterfly House, Explore the Wild, Catch the Wind, and many more interactive exhibits.

GOLF

Prestonwood Country Club
Prestonwood Country Club offers 54 holes of championship-caliber golf. The spectacular course takes full advantage of the area's gently rolling land. It boasts of uncompromising vision and impeccable execution. Home of the annual SAS Championship Golf Tournament.

Governors Club
Jack Nicklaus personally designed Governors Club 27 hole golf course to combine challenge and beauty. The layout follows the natural contours of Edwards Mountain, skirting serene lakes and quiet woodlands while winding through the neighborhoods of Governors Club and wooded valleys of lush Carolina foliage.

SHOPPING

Southpoint Mall
Super-regional mall including an outdoor cityscape, Main Street. The Streets at Southpoint has 1.3 million sq.ft. of retail space with more than 140 shops & restaurants, featuring unique stores such as NC's first Nordstrom, Pottery Barn Kids, Apple, and Anthropologie.

Crabtree Valley Mall
Crabtree Valley Mall provides shopping in an upscale environment with a unique mix of over 220 stores and restaurants, including such favorites as Pottery Barn, Coach, Apple, Crate & Barrel, XXI Forever, J.Crew and the first LEGO Store in North Carolina.

Cameron Village
More than 100 unique and distinctive shops, cafes and services in the heart of Raleigh. Stroll our six city blocks and explore one of a kind shops, specialty stores and national favorites. Dine indoors or out at the many cafes and restaurants.

North Hills
North Hills is an open-air district with shopping, dining and entertainment. With locally owned boutiques and shops, North Hills offers more than 100 designer lines that can't be found elsewhere in the triangle. Also, with over twenty different restaurants there's something for everyone and every occasion.

Triangle Mall
Experience Triangle Town Center; a two level shopping center with spectacular shopping, dining, and entertainment. Featuring such anchor stores as Hudson Belk, Dillard's, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Sears. Also visit Town Commons, an outdoor village with a river running through it.

STATE PARKS

William B. Umstead State Park
William B. Umstead State Park is a North Carolina state park in Wake County. It covers 5,439 acres nestled between the expanding cities of Raleigh, Cary, and Durham. It offers hiking, bridle, and bike trails, boat rentals, camping, picnic areas, and educational programs.

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area is a North Carolina state park in Chatham County. With almost 14,000 acres of water, all this and more is yours to discover at Jordan Lake.

Falls Lake State Park
With a 12,000-acre lake and 26,000 acres of woodlands, Falls Lake State Recreation Area offers a choice of recreation areas.

SPORTS

RBC Center
The RBC Center (originally the Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena) is an indoor arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is home to the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League and the North Carolina State University Wolfpack men's basketball team of NCAA Division I.

Durham Bulls Athletic Park
The Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team based in Durham, North Carolina. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays major-league club. The team became internationally famous in 1988 following the release of the movie Bull Durham.

UNIVERSITIES

North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is a public, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Commonly known as NC State or NCSU, the University is the principal technological institution of the University of North Carolina system.

Duke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina. Besides academics, research, and athletics, Duke is also well known for its sizable campus and Gothic architecture, especially the Duke Chapel.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill. Today, the university is the flagship of the consolidated University of North Carolina system.