2008 Official Visitors Guide to Raleigh, Cary, and Wake County - (Page 11) Knightdale Approximately 20 minutes from downtown Raleigh Five County Stadium in Zebulon, home of the AA Carolina Mudcats There’s more than one reason to head to Knightdale, but not a better tasting one than Knightdale Seafood & BBQ. Where else can you dine on buffalo, frog legs, alligator, elk, ostrich and kangaroo? And by the way, how do you like your rattlesnake? The town is also home to the Knightdale Environmental Park, certifi ed as a Backyard Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, as well as the Shoppes at Midway Plantation, a shopping destination that offers more than 425,000 square feet of retail space with several major chains. Morrisville Approximately 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh West of the airport and just south of Research Triangle Park is Morrisville. Shop at the Morrisville outlet mall or visit The Orchid Trail where they not only grow and sell orchids, they also have classes. The town is also home to Lake Crabtree County Park and the fi rst winery in the Triangle area. Chatham Hill Winery offers guided tours and a café complete with wine tastings. From wine lovers to sports lovers, anyone who loves to compete can take on a game of soccer, hockey, volleyball or dodgeball at the Carolina Sportsplex. Rolesville Approximately 25 minutes from downtown Raleigh Approximately 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh The town of Rolesville is the second oldest in Wake County, founded circa 1832. Home to Fantasy Lake Scuba Park, divers from all over the Southeast gain experience and advance dedicated solely to the sport. A shopping trip to Kannon’s (the locals tell us it’s where all the Capital City folks shop for clothes), or to the Mortex Factory Outlet in college sports clothing is a must on the selection of fi ne instruments and accessories gospel music, and Todd’s Train Depot appeals to both children and adults with a model train museum and store. Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary Wake Forest Approximately 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh A hot dog at Shorty’s and a visit to the Olde English Tea Room and Gift Shoppe are absolute musts. Shop at the Cotton Company and Bimulous Beads and Dancing Trees where you make your own jewelry. Stroll through other shops and art galleries dotting the historic downtown commercial district. Visit the Wake Forest Birthplace Museum and the campus of Southeastern Baptist Seminary (which was the Wake Forest College campus in the fi fties). For the sports enthusiast, The Factory offers ice rinks, indoor batting cages, an arcade, a skate park, indoor soccer and best in play any time of the year. Also check out Classic Cars, a showroom of classic autos for sale from model T’s to muscle cars. Zebulon Approximately 35 minutes from downtown Raleigh Zebulon’s core business district is surrounded by historic residential neighborhoods that consist of Victorian, Craftsman and Colonial Revival style homes. The AA Carolina Mudcats play ball throughout the spring and summer at Five County Stadium. And be sure to check out Cattails at the stadium for a delicious dinner after the game. Adding to their roster of Carolina landmarks, Zebulon is home to Whitley Galleries, a massive furniture store that draws loyal customers from all over the state. Wendell www.VisitRaleigh.com 11 http:/www.VisitRaleigh.com
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