The City of Wendell, NC
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The city of Wendell is located in the state of North Carolina in Wake County and has a population of 5,488 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Wendell is Raleigh, approximately 17 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Wendell, including Aubrey's Grill, All Occasions Restaurant, Mcdonald's of Wendell, Domino's Pizza and Great Wok Chinese Restaurant. For a larger selection of Wendell restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Wendell Museums and/or Golf Courses, including the Marbles Kids Museum, Mordecai Mansion, Cheviot Hills Golf Club, Clemmons Educational State Forest and Pope House Museum. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Wendell please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Wendell:
- Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU)
- Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI)
Wendell, North Carolina Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Wendell
In the month of December, Wendell experiences an average high temperature of 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 31 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.18 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Wendell with daytime temperatures averaging 87 degrees in the summer, and 52 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Wendell to receive an average of 3.64 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.61 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 107 degrees in the summer and as low as -10 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Wendell should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 72 degrees, and nighttime lows of 48.
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Wendell, North Carolina Attractions
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Imagination Station Science Museum - Wilson, Imagination Station is a children's interactive science museum that is situated in downtown Wilson, North Carolina at 224 East Nash Street. It is housed in the former Wilson Federal Building which served as a post office with a federal courthouse of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina from its construction in 1928. One of the former courtrooms serves as the "Science Courtroom", a classroom used for science demonstrations.
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Joel Lane Museum House - Raleigh, The Joel Lane House, built between 1760 and 1770, is a historic restored home and museum that is situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is the oldest dwelling in Raleigh and contains collections of 18th century artifacts and period furnishings. The museum grounds include a detached kitchen, formal city garden, and period herb garden. The house is named after Joel Lane, the "Father of Raleigh" and "Father of Wake County.
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Juniper Level Botanic Gardens - Raleigh, Juniper Level Botanic Gardens are privately-owned botanical gardens located at 9241 Sauls Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. They are scheduled to be open eight weekends per year; other visits must be coordinated with the garden staff.
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Knight's Play Golf Center - Apex, The Knight's Play Golf Center is an 18 hole public golf course in Wake County North Carolina. Built in 1998, this Apex course designed by David Postlethwait is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 919-303-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 2512 Ten Ten Rd, Apex, NC 27502
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Lakeshore Golf Course - Durham, The Lakeshore Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Durham County North Carolina. Built in 1962, this Durham course designed by J. M. Utley, Sr is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 919-596-2401. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 4621 Lumley Rd, Durham, NC 27703
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Marbles Kids Museum - Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museum is a nonprofit children's museum that is situated in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina in the Moore Square Historic District.
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Mordecai Mansion - Raleigh, The Mordecai House, built in 1785, is a registered historical landmark and museum in Raleigh, North Carolina that is the centerpiece of the Mordecai Square Historic Park, right outside the Historic Oakwood neighborhood. It is the oldest residence in Raleigh on its original foundation. In addition to the house, the Park includes other attractions such as the original birthplace of President Andrew Johnson, the Ellen Mordecai Garden, the Badger-Iredell Law Office, Allen Kitchen and St.
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North Carolina Museum of Art - Raleigh, The North Carolina Museum of Art houses one of the finest collections of art in the Southeast, a collection that includes paintings and sculpture representing 5,000 years of artistic achievements from antiquity to the present. The Museum features more than 40 galleries as well as more than a dozen works of art in its 164-acre Museum Park. West Building, completed in April 2010 as part of a major expansion project, holds the Museum’s permanent collection, and East Building features special exhibitions.
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North Carolina Museum of History - Raleigh, The North Carolina Museum of History is a museum that is situated in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Permanent exhibits focus on the state’s military history, decorative arts, the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, and more. Visitors will see a variety of short-term and traveling exhibits. Admission is free, and special programs include craft demonstrations, music concerts and family events. The Museum Shop features North Carolina crafts.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - Raleigh, The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is a museum that is situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. This museum is the oldest established museum in North Carolina and the largest museum of its kind in the Southeast. It has about 700,000 visitors annually, making it the most visited attraction in the state.
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Wendell, North Carolina Hotels
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Wendell, North Carolina Restaurants
This is a list of Wendell Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
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Wendell Articles
Published September 30, 2011
With top hotel accomodations, dining, and attractions including parks, museums, and historic sites, Raleigh North Carolina has plenty to offer the whole family.
