Start off your day at a local eatery or coffee shop.
Take a stroll and visit our local downtown shops, while also following the Wake Forest Area Virtual Public Art Tour.
- A few notable places in the Downtown Area:
- The Tree Bench and WaFo Mural (near to Unwined on White, Tonic Bar and Social Club, NC General Store, and Wake Forest Coffee Company)
- Life is Sweet in Downtown Wake Forest (near The Yellow Butterfly Boutique, Heritage Floral Design)
- Yum Yum and History of Wake Forest (inside and attached to of The Cotton Company)
- Lost in Ice Cream (painted on Lumpy’s Ice Cream)
- Flora and Fauna, Dancing in the Moonlight, Yellow Lilies, and If Mother Nature Could Dance (near the Wake Forest Renaissance Center, Strike and Barrel, Arrow Tree Boutique, Page 158 Books, The Lemon Tree Cafe, and Over the Falls)
- Shops that sell art and locally made handcrafted items include:
Other ideas to plan into your itinerary
- Be sure to check out the Wake Forest Renaissance Center for availability of programs, dates, and times of specific shows, art classes, and more!
- Look into craft classes at The Makery.
- Candle making at The White Street Market.
- Secure your seat to listen to live music at the Wake Forest Listening Room. (Performances are typically every Friday, but please view their schedule for more details and to secure your ticket.)
- Be sure to stay up to date on special events (such as live music and more) hosted by Downtown businesses and Wake Forest Downtown by following us on social media.