Let's Drive! Downtown Cary, North Carolina | Academy St | W Chatham St | Harrison Ave | Dry Ave.

The suburbs of the Raleigh Durham Research Triangle is the setting of this video.

Here is the almost 1 mile drive through the heart of Cary, NC. Included are the streets of Dry Ave., South Academy St., Chatham St., and South Harrison Avenue. Sights include First Baptist Church of Cary, The Mayton Hotel, Sean Kernick's "All Aboard: A Celebration of Cary's Creative Class" mural, Olde Cary Commons, and more!

Discover the incredible town of Cary, North Carolina, one of the fastest-growing and most highly-ranked communities in the United States! Nestled in the heart of the Research Triangle, Cary is a unique blend of small-town charm, world-class amenities, and high-tech innovation.

📍 GEOGRAPHY & DEMOGRAPHICS
Location: Spanning Wake, Chatham, and Durham counties, Cary is a central pillar of the Raleigh-Cary Metropolitan Area.

Population: With over 180,000 residents, it is the 7th-most populous municipality in North Carolina.

Highly Educated: Cary boasts an impressive 68.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher—well above the national average.

Safety First: Consistently ranked as one of the safest mid-sized municipalities in the country.

📜 A RICH HISTORY
Origins: Founded in the 1750s as "Bradford's Ordinary," the town was later renamed by Allison Francis Page in 1854 to honor temperance leader Samuel Fenton Cary.

The "Gourd Capital": Did you know Cary was once the "Gourd Capital of the World"? The town’s history with the North Carolina Gourd Festival is a unique piece of local lore!

Educational Pioneer: Cary High School became the first state-funded public high school in North Carolina in 1907.

💼 ECONOMY & INNOVATION
Cary is a powerhouse in the tech and business world, serving as a key neighbor to Research Triangle Park (RTP).

Major Employers: Home to the global headquarters of SAS Institute (the world’s largest privately held software company) and Epic Games (creators of Fortnite).

Top Companies: MetLife, Verizon Business, Siemens Medical Solutions, and American Airlines all have a massive presence here.

🎭 ARTS, CULTURE & FESTIVALS
Cary is a vibrant cultural hub with events that draw visitors from across the Southeast:

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival: A stunning winter tradition at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival: A massive two-day event held every August since 1976.

Cultural Celebrations: Significant annual events include the Diwali Celebration, Ritmo Latino Festival, and the Greater Triangle Area Dragon Boat Festival.

Venues: The Cary Arts Center, The Cary Theater, and the historic Page-Walker Arts & History Center.

🌳 OUTDOORS & RECREATION
Known for its "green" approach to urban planning, Cary offers incredible natural beauty:

Parks: Explore the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve or the expansive Fred G. Bond Metropolitan Park.

Sports Hub: A premier destination for athletics, featuring the WakeMed Soccer Park, the Cary Tennis Park, and the USA Baseball National Training Complex.

🏠 ARCHITECTURE & LANDMARKS
Cary preserves its past through three National Register Historic Districts: Carpenter, Green Level, and Cary Historic District. You'll find stunning examples of Federal, Empire, and Queen Anne architecture, including the landmark Nancy Jones House (c. 1803) and the Ivey-Ellington House.

📖 Information sourced from Wikipedia: Cary, North Carolina

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