Over the Falls
Downtown American restaurant for sandwiches, salads and casual meals.
Visit website ↗Explore the Triangle
Wake Forest
Wake Forest pairs a walkable historic downtown with community parks and access to the wider northern Triangle. Explore local arts, sweet treats and outdoor spaces as you get to know the town.
around the area
Around the Area
Make time for the places and experiences that make a community yours.
Dining & sweet treats
Lumpy’s Ice Cream
Local ice cream shop on Wait Avenue.
Visit website ↗Wake Forest Dairy Depot
Soft serve, sundaes and shakes on Rogers Road.
Visit website ↗Two Roosters — The Factory
Handcrafted ice cream at the Wake Forest Factory location.
Visit website ↗Goodberry’s — Wake Forest
Frozen custard and mix-in treats; select Wake Forest in the location directory.
Visit website ↗Public parks & outdoor spaces
E. Carroll Joyner Park
Public park for walking, picnics and time outdoors.
Visit website ↗Holding Park
Public playground and community recreation setting; aquatic activities are seasonal and may require tickets.
Visit website ↗For families, couples & solo explorers
Wake Forest Historical Museum
Families and solo explorers: discover the town’s history and check visitor hours.
Visit website ↗Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
Couples and friends: browse concerts, performances and arts programs; tickets vary.
Visit website ↗Joyner Park outdoor afternoon
Families, couples and solo walkers: combine a park walk with a picnic.
Visit website ↗Check destination websites for current hours, seasonal access, reservations, and admission. Nearby destinations are identified in their descriptions.