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Summertime in The Research Triangle Park cannot be beat. From weekend mini getaways, hiking to boating on Jordan Lake to incredible outdoor concerts with food trucks, farmers markets, art shows and more. There really is a lot to enjoy. This week we wanted to put a spotlight on the best frozen treats and water fun as school lets out and the temps climb. Put these two together and you have a perfect day. If you are considering buying or selling in The Research Triangle, consider My NC Homes. Not only are we experts on ice cream and Italian ice, we know a thing or two about real estate in this area.
Triangle Aquatic Center
275 Convention Drive- Cary
The Triangle Aquatic Center is a nonprofit public pool that offers swim lessons, camps, and an indoor and outdoor pool, for year long water fun. If you are looking for more structured activities, there is a summer swim league for children as well.
Falls Lake State
13300 Creedmoor Rd - Wake Forest
This recreation area offers over 12,000 acres of nature with trails and shores that surround the Falls Lake. Are you looking to kayak, swim, hike or canoe? The choice is yours.
Homestead Park
100 Northern Park Drive, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill's Homestead Park is a great recreation facility offering batting cages, indoor and outdoor swimming, a skatepark, and much more. This is a great option for working up a sweat and cooling down.
Jordan Lake State - Multiple entrances in Pittsboro and Apex
Jordan Lake State Park is a stunning recreation area and is situated amongst some of the most desirable real estate in The Triangle. Miles of trails, boating, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and more are available at Jordan Lake.
Frankie's of Raleigh
11190 Fun Park Dr - Raleigh
Frankie's of Raleigh is a very much less nature oriented get wet experience with go carts, mini golf, bumper boats, and water slides, but definitely a lot of fun for kids.
Adventure Landing
3311 Capital Blvd - Raleigh
Adventure Landing is another manufactured amusement park offering water activities, mini golf, and lots of fun for kids and smaller children.
Sweet Treats!
The sweet treats available during summer in The Research Triangle are endless. From sundaes in cozy dairy depots to food trucks serving mouth watering paletas there is something for everyone. Here are some of our favorite ways to cap off a day in the water!
Dairy Depot
3433 Rogers Rd -Wake Forest
Located in an old train depot, The Wake Forest Dairy Depot is a local institution offering classic and new flavors of ice cream and frozen yogurt. Perfect after a day on the water or in the pool.
Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt
6260 Plantation Center Dr Ste M 105 -Raleigh
Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt is a chain, but it is a very premium frozen yogurt with a cult following. For those looking for great flavors but less fat than ice cream, this is definitely worth a stop.
Andia’s Homemade Ice Cream
10120 Green Level Church Road, #208 -Cary
Andia Xouris's ice creams probably can fall under the category of luxury creams. These are award winning and include classics such as vanilla and double dark chocolate. They offer flights of scoops for tastings as well!
FRESH. Local Ice Cream
6033 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh; 138 East Chatham Street - Cary
This is a local chain of fresh-churned ice cream crafted with local dairy. If you only have ice cream once this summer, let it be Fresh.
Paleteria La Monarca Michoacana
3901 Capital Blvd, #115, Raleigh
Have you been hit by the paleta craze yet? They are huge in Raleigh Durham and this paleteria has a following. It offers ice creams and popsicles that are fresh and packed with flavor, even spicy!
Locopops 
2618 Hillsborough Road -Durham
Locopops is another Mexican-inspired popsicle shop offers paletas in amazing flavors. You may have seen their pop ups around as well!
The Parlour
117 Market Street -Durham
Looking for more mature flavors than vanilla or strawberry? Try the Parlour who offer salted caramel and seasonal favorites like Vietnamese iced coffee and blackberry peach. This is an upscale frozen treat worth every bite.
Treat
305 South Blount Street - Raleigh
This might be the pick for best sundaes. Covered in fudge, cookies on the bottom, cherry on top, the quintessential summer indulgence.
Two Roosters
7713 Lead Mine Road, #49, 217 East Franklin Street - Raleigh
Two Roosters offers creative flavors, themed ice creams, and also offers cakes. Adults may enjoy Two Roosters as much as children, and they have great cold brew coffee as well.
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