Apex, North Carolina travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Apex, the "Peak City", is a town near Raleigh in the state of North Carolina.

1 sights · 4 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Apex

Historic Downtown Apex

Apex PeakFest

Held on the first Saturday in May. The downtown area is closed off and over 200 vendors provide food, arts & crafts, rides, and other entertainment.

Peak City Pig Fest

BBQ festival held annually in June.

Apex Music Festival

Annual music festival; the last one was in October 2018.

Peak-Tique Antiques and Collectibles Festival

Antiques festival held annually in April.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Jul. (climate data from nearby Research Triangle)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
FAY Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field, Fayetteville — 51 mi away. Directions

NC 55 comes north from Fuquay-Varina or south from Durham. US 64 meets NC 55 in Apex and comes west from Pittsboro or east from Cary.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Historic Downtown Apex, Apex PeakFest, Peak City Pig Fest
Lunch Anna's Pizzeria
Afternoon Apex Music Festival, Peak-Tique Antiques and Collectibles Festival
Dinner The Peak on Salem
Evening Brüeprint Brewing Company

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

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Get in

By car

NC 55 comes north from Fuquay-Varina or south from Durham. US 64 meets NC 55 in Apex and comes west from Pittsboro or east from Cary.

By bus

GoTriangle route 311 goes to Apex from the Regional Transit Center, with connections to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other parts of the Triangle. Route 305 from Raleigh also stops at Lake Pine Plaza on the outskirts of Apex. These are just limited commuter services, though, so look up the schedules beforehand and plan carefully.