NC State Fair parking (Cary, Hillsborough: 2013, taxi, buses) - Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary - North Carolina -The Triangle Area - City-Data Forum

JustMeEC · 10-17-2018, 12:01 PM

Does anyone think parking will be an issue today around 3pm? Trying to decide if I should tackle the traffic and parking or look into the Cary Town center shuttle.

hey_guy · 10-17-2018, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JustMeEC

Does anyone think parking will be an issue today around 3pm? Trying to decide if I should tackle the traffic and parking or look into the Cary Town center shuttle.

if you dont mind walking you can park at pnc

JustMeEC · 10-17-2018, 12:17 PM

any idea how long the walk is? I don’t mind walking, but I will have a 5yo in toe.

dedratermi · 10-17-2018, 12:59 PM

Regarding the free parking near Carter Finley, the closest non-handicapped spot is about 1/4 mile from the gate. If those spots are full and you end up back near PNC, then it's at least a 1/2 mile. Then, once you get inside the gate, it's another hike to get to where the main exhibits and rides are. Honestly, the park-and-ride buses are way more convenient if you have a small child with you. They drop you off at the Hillsborough street gate where there's no walking needed. Plus your kid will probably enjoy the bus ride!

cchampagne232000 · 10-17-2018, 02:58 PM

I have young kids and we do the PNC walk every time we go. Good to work off some of that fair gluttony.

bluecomet · 10-17-2018, 03:00 PM

The park and ride busses are the best way to get to the fair. They run often.

ERH · 10-17-2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bluecomet

The park and ride busses are the best way to get to the fair. They run often.

Agreed -- and they have the A/C blasting when needed.

StanFischlerHockE · 10-17-2018, 05:17 PM

Park at Carter Finley. My child and I walked, took 10 min. We road on a bike taxi on the way back. Talked them down to 3 dollars per person not the 5 they were asking. It was fun.

DPK · 10-17-2018, 07:00 PM

Park at the new Reedy Creek lot and take the free shuttle:
2018 N.C. State Fair - October Original! - Get to the Fair - Park and Ride information

JustMeEC · 10-17-2018, 07:10 PM

Thanks for all the replies folks! We ended up parking at PNC. Turns out they have a free tram that will drive you right over near the tunnel right by gate 8. It couldn’t have been easier!