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Top 10 Things To Do in Wake Forest, NC

May 5, 2021 Homes By Dickerson

With a small-town feel, but close to all the big-city conveniences, Wake Forest is a popular and fast-growing suburb in the metro Raleigh area. It’s a town rich in history and culture, and there’s always something new to explore and learn.

Best Things to Do in Wake Forest, NC

1) Wake Forest Historical Museum

Focused on local history, the Wake Forest Historical Museum is housed in a 19th century mansion, and includes the preserved home of the town’s founder and beautifully-landscaped gardens. Visitors can learn about the founding of Wake Forest College and the town’s rich history through rare photos, exhibits, and artifacts.

2) Wake Forest Renaissance Center for the Arts

The Wake Forest Renaissance Center is a cultural arts and event venue that hosts a variety of exhibits, concerts, plays, recitals, and conferences. From renowned jazz singers and local artists to junior robotics camps and painting classes, the lineup is full, exciting, and ever expanding.

3) Friday Night on White

This free, outdoor music series is held every second Friday of the month from April through September in downtown Wake Forest. In addition to live music of multiple genres, there’s food and beer trucks and fun activities for everyone in the family at Friday Night on White.

4) Falls Lake State Recreation Area

Falls Lake is a serene, undeveloped, 12,000-acre reservoir where visitors can camp, swim, fish, boat, and paddleboard. A series of trails surrounding the lake offer great hiking and biking opportunities to take in the gorgeous North Carolina landscape.

5) Downtown Shopping

Also known as the Renaissance Area, downtown Wake Forest is quaint, walkable, and has a wide variety of specialty shops to explore. From home furnishings and collectibles at The Cotton Company, to locally produced art and jewelry (and a spot of tea!) at the Sugar Magnolia Cafe and Emporium, downtown is an ideal destination to enjoy a beautiful afternoon.

6) E. Carroll Joyner Park

Spend a relaxing day at 117-acre Joyner Park touring restored buildings from the original working farm, walking or cycling the 3 miles of paved trails, strolling through formal gardens, fishing in the pond, or enjoying live, outdoor concerts and events. There’s something for everyone to enjoy in this recently redeveloped green space.

7) White Street Brewing Company

North Carolina has become a destination for beer aficionados from around the world, and Wake Forest holds its own. White Street Brewing Company offers three collections of craft beer, all brewed onsite and ready to be sampled in their spacious taproom.

8) Shorty’s Famous Hot Dogs

This 100-year-old family business has made just about every “best of Wake Forest” list, and locals and visitors alike can’t get enough. The iconic Shorty’s offers perfectly-grilled, traditional Jesse Jones Hot Dogs with fresh toppings, along with sandwiches, burgers, and a secret recipe homemade chili that goes great on everything.

9) Wake Forest Farmers Market

The 20-year-running Wake Forest Farmers Market sells fresh, locally grown and made food and products like vegetables, microgreens, meats, mushrooms, honey, cut flowers, plants, and more. It operates every Saturday in downtown Wake Forest from 8 a.m. to noon.

10) Heritage Golf Course

This classically-designed Heritage Golf Course offers natural elevations, creeks, and lakes and is challenging but fun for players of all ages and skill levels. There’s a clubhouse with a full-service bar and restaurant, along with a driving range and putting green to warm-up before tee time.

If you love the charm, beauty, and endless entertainment and recreation options of Wake Forest, there’s no reason to leave. Blanton’s Creek, an exclusive new community just minutes from Falls Lake, offers 25 estate-style homes, and all the peace, quiet, and privacy you could ask for. Homesites are 1 to 4 acres of unique topography including rolling hills, woods and ponds. No two homes – or homesites – are alike.

For more information on The Home of Your Life at Blanton’s Creek in Wake Forest, please contact us at 919-500-7766.

Starting New Traditions at our Bridgewater Grand Opening!

October 15, 2017 Homes By Dickerson

Forget everything you thought you knew about a Homes By Dickerson event because we are raising the bar once again! Prepare yourself for classic elegance and fantastic surprises at our Grand Opening of Bridgewater at Traditions in Wake Forest. We invite you to tour this decorated model home, The Whitaker (the same floorplan used in the 2016 HGTV Smart Home!), learn more about the neighborhood and of course, Homes By Dickerson. Come enjoy local cuisine, signature beverages, and so much more at an event we hope people will be talking about for quite some time!
Tuesday, November 7th
4:30pm-7:30pm

Discover this exclusive stretch of land adjacent to the Wake Forest Reservoir and our own custom floor plans and designs. We look forward to honoring the history and rich culture of Wake Forest while Starting New Traditions of our own!

Parking will be at the Traditions Clubhouse, 401 Traditions Grande Boulevard, Wake Forest where you will be welcomed and escorted to the Model Home Grand Opening.

Please RSVP to Julia by November 5th at Julia@HomesByDickerson.com or 919-260-7225

We look forward to seeing you there!

Parade to “The Home of YOUR Life!”-2017 Parade of Homes Tour, Dickerson-style

September 25, 2017 Homes By Dickerson

Just a few short weeks ago, we gave you a sneak peek into our world of parade design, teasing you with a few delicious photos which would have you wanting for more. Since that time, our team has worked tirelessly to give our visions life. Every surface has been buffed and polished, every flower lovingly planted, every pillow situated just so. No matter how excited and nervous we are about impressing the Parade of Homes Judges, it is nothing compared to how we feel about the moment that you are going to walk through the door. Each of these homes is exclusive, thoughtfully-planned, and carefully-crafted for YOU! Keep reading. Explore the photos. Discover how you can make one of our eight 2017 Parade Homes “The Home of YOUR Life!”

Do not forget to visit each of these homes across The Triangle where you can enter to win a $50 VISA gift card each weekend of the tour:
September 30-October 1, October 6-October 8, October 13-October 15
12noon to 5pm each day

For more information on any of our homes or communities across The Triangle or to schedule a private tour, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com

Homes by Dickerson Receives Perfect Scores and 7 Awards at the 2015 Parade of Homes!

October 17, 2015 Homes By Dickerson Comments 0 Comment

The excitement was certainly building at this years 2015 Parade of Homes Awards! Homes by Dickerson entered 10 homes this year into the Parade, our largest participation to date. 7 entries for the Wake County Parade and 3 in the Durham, Orange and Chatham Parade happening over the first three weekends of October.

Our team spends countless hours working thru the design details and elements and inspirations for each home. The team of project managers, superintendents and designers pour their blood, sweat and tears into making their homes memorable and stand out in a way that matches Homes by Dickerson’s understated elegance and our drive to always be better. You can check out our Design Series blogs that highlight the designers perspectives on selections for each of the homes for an insiders look. There are so many great features in all of these homes- here is a snapshot of a few but be sure to see them for yourself or click on the virtual tours below.

Here is the line-up of Homes by Dickerson’s Award Winning Parade Homes

GOLD WINNER and 1 PERFECT SCORE :: The Haywood in Haywood :: 5221 Woodall Way, Raleigh NC 27613 :: $699,900 Virtual Tour
GOLD WINNER and 2 PERFECT SCORES :: The Fairfield in Sunset Bluffs :: 4562 Heritage Mill Way, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 :: $399,900 Virtual Tour
SILVER WINNER :: The Oakmont in Briar Chapel :: 1475 Briar Chapel Parkway, Chapel Hill NC 27516 $697,479 Virtual Tour
BRONZE WINNER :: The Jackson in Briar Chapel :: 79 Old Piedmont Circle, Chapel Hill NC 27516 $384,900 Virtual Tour
SILVER WINNER :: The Belhaven in Briar Chapel :: 164 Old Piedmont Circle, Chapel Hill NC 27516 $496,400 Virtual Tour
SILVER WINNER :: The Oberlin in Wendell Falls :: 1821 Iron Mill Drive, Wendell NC 27591 $335,900 Virtual Tour
SILVER WINNER :: The Bristol In Madison :: 2236 Madison Creek Drive, Apex NC 27502 $525,900 Virtual Tour
The Underwood in Traditions :: 1228 Reservoir View Lane, Wake Forest NC 27587 $643,900 Virtual Tour
The Franklin in Madison :: 2240 Madison Creek Drive, Apex NC 27502 $509,900 Virtual Tour
The Franklin in Wendell Falls :: 1816 Iron Mill Drive, Wendell NC 27591 $424,120 Virtual Tour

To learn more about any of our homes or to schedule a private tour, call 919.917.3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com

Here are some pictures from the awards gala! Way to go Team!

Home of the Week :: the Oakmont in Heritage

December 16, 2014 Homes By Dickerson Comments 0 Comment

Heritage Wake Forest:: The Oakmont

5721 Massey Branch Drive, Rolesville, NC
To view the virtual tour, click here.
4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
3710 square feet
Home Site 3251-MLS # 1960466
$584,900

While most of us would agree that it is better to give than to receive, we believe that purchasing a Homes By Dickerson home allows you to do both. When you receive the keys to The Home of Your Life, you are giving your family a quality-built, custom home that is good for the environment and ready to house a lifetime of memories.

The Oakmont at Heritage is a perfect example of our give and receive mindset! This unique design, over 3,700 square feet, is a balanced mixture of elegance and comfort. When you walk through the solid wooden door, you just feel at home. Notice the enhanced trim in the foyer and powder room to your right or the hand-stained coffered ceilings in the well-lit dining room on your left. Words cannot describe the beauty of this open-plan, gourmet kitchen featuring an expansive, granite-covered island and charming butler’s area in the breakfast nook. The details of this home from the bronze light fixtures to the wrought-iron balusters will amaze and overwhelm you but beyond the many built-in shelves and oversized windows lies an incredible outdoor living space. Feel like the wooded backyard is an extension of your living room with this quality-crafted screen porch and deck, complete with a full bench and stone fire pit.

A spacious master suite, study and additional bedroom complete the first-floor layout but even more surprises await on the second-floor with the built-in homework center/craft area in the loft and stunning handmade window seat/daybed in the very generous bonus room. Drop zone, barn-door inspired pantry covers, granite counters in the bathrooms and so much more-this home is a must see! Make the Oakmont The Home of YOUR Life and receive $5000 to use as you choose! But remember that our commitment to building a high-performance green home with the highest quality in craftsmanship and design will enable you to give so much more to your family and your life than you could ever receive.

For more information on any of our Red-Ribbon Package Homes in Heritage Wake Forest or to schedule a private tour, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@HomesByDickerson.com.

Homes by Dickerson receives a Perfect Score at the Parade of Homes

October 16, 2014 Homes By Dickerson Comments 0 Comment

Just before the emcees announced the winners for one of our categories, you could look around the Dickerson tables and see a range of emotions from the team members. Some were playing it cool, knowing that we had done everything possible and could not change the outcome at this point. Some had white knuckle grips on the table, crossing fingers and toes in obedience to the rules of superstition. Some were just trying to remember to breathe. Seconds later we heard the name of our St. James Parade Home and not just that it had won the GOLD Award in that category but that it was the only home of the evening to receive a Perfect Score! Our President sat stunned for a moment with something close to disbelief on his face. Not because he didn’t think we could do it or didn’t deserve it but rather he was in awe due to the amazing competition we had gone up against…

Last night over 700 talented and hardworking builders came together in a size and temperature-challenged ballroom to celebrate the Wake County Home Builder’s Association’s 49th Annual Parade of Homes Awards Banquet. For months, all of these men and women have planned, cleared land, built, cleaned, decorated and spruced up their Parade Homes in hopes of earning the coveted Gold, Silver or Bronze banners they can hang outside their homes. Congratulations to all of the winners from last night and to all of the entrants-we know how hard each of you worked!

Homes By Dickerson is proud to announce that in addition to our Perfect Score bragging rights, we also brought home two Gold Awards and one Silver Award!

Gold Award and Perfect Score!-The St. James II at Traditions in Wake Forest
1225 Reservoir View Lane, Wake Forest
$675,900 | Virtual Tour

Gold Award! -The Oakmont at Heritage Wake Forest
5721 Massey Branch Drive, Rolesville
$674,900 | Virtual Tour

Silver Award! -The Walden Pond at Barton’s Grove
1025 Margaret’s Lane, Raleigh
$761,900 | Virtual Tour

Here are some pictures of the celebration. We would love for you to visit any of our Parade Homes or Move-In Ready Homes throughout The Triangle! There is still time to make one of these stunning, Award-Winning Parade Homes, The Home of YOUR Life! Homes will be open one last weekend this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm each day.

For more information or to schedule a private tour, please call 919-917-3132 or email us at info@homesbydickerson.com