Stevens Nature Center — Attraction in Cary

The nature center building at Hemlock Bluffs is small, with only a few interactive indoor exhibits. However, outside you will find a water garden, a reuse garden, a children's garden, a natural play space, a courtyard showcasing native plants, and of course several miles of well maintained trails through the nature preserve. The nature programs are excellent and take place in the indoor classroom or outdoor classroom, with excursions to the various gardens and trails. Classes are booked through Town of Cary Parks and Recreation. This is also a great spot to walk dogs. PoGo: one gym...

Great place for kids. The interior had small exhibits and helpful staff, and the exterior had a kind of small play area. There was a classroom building for special events too. Plenty of stone paver areas for eating and relaxing, and proximity to nearby trails (see map) was definitely a plus. Beautiful in the fall. Only negative here was maintenance, paint was peeling, several pavers (including from doners) had popped up. And honestly adding a cafe would not be a crazy...

Hemlock Bluffs is a nice nature preserve that's pretty detached from all the development in the area. Although the trails are very well maintained, there may be sections that can be strenuous depending on your health particularly near the Swift Creek loop. They offer many activities geared for...