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Morrisville, North Carolina
Morrisville is a town of 31,422 people in Durham County, North Carolina, founded in 1852.
Why visit Morrisville
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 121 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Park Place 16, Carpenter Historic District, Ivey-Ellington House and Bond Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Morrisville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Morrisville
Morrisville is a town located primarily in Wake County, North Carolina, United States (a small portion extends into neighboring Durham County). The population was 29,630 at the 2020 census. Located midway between Raleigh and Durham, Morrisville is part of the Research Triangle metropolitan region. The operational headquarters of Lenovo is located in the municipal limits.
From the Wikipedia article Morrisville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Carpenter Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Ivey-Ellington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Nancy Jones House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Page-Walker Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Williamson Page House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic home located at Morrisville, Wake County, North Carolina
American Eagle Flights 3378 and 3379 Memorial
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Lake Crabtree County Park
Park · 2.6 mi
1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville
Invisalign Arena - Ice Rink
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 mi
111 Competition Center Drive, Morrisville
Church Street Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Church Street Park contains a large open space for a cricket field, tennis courts, a playground, and other recreational areas.
5800 Cricket Pitch Way, Morrisville
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes121
ACME Pizza Co
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
2101 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville
Su 11:00-20:30; Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Adda Bistro & Dining
Restaurant · Indian · 1.1 mi
6105 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville
We-Th 12:00 - 14:30,17:30 - 21:30; Fr-Su 12:00 - 15:00, 17:30 - 21:30
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Restaurant · Breakfast · 2.4 mi
1121 Market Center Drive, Morrisville
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
BLR Bar & Curry
Restaurant · Indian · 1.4 mi
Suite 108
Mo-Th 11:30-14:00,17:00-21:30; Fr 11:30-14:00,17:00-22:00; Sa...
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
3570 Davis Drive, Morrisville
Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00;Su 06:00-22:00
BenGong's Tea
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.1 mi
4141 Davis Drive, Morrisville
Su-Th 11:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.5 mi
1300 Village Market Place, Morrisville
Mo-Su 11:00-01:00
C&T Wok
Restaurant · Chinese, Thai · 1.3 mi
130 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville
Mo-Th 11:00-14:45,16:30-22:45; Fr 11:00-14:45,16:30-22:45; Sa...
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 2.5 mi
1201 Market Center Drive, Morrisville
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
109 more on the map.
History
The area was originally named in 1852 after Jeremiah Morris. Morris donated land to the North Carolina Railroad for a depot, water tower, and other buildings. The town continued to grow as a result of the rail line and its location at the intersection of roads leading to Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Hillsborough.
On April 13, 1865, in the Battle of Morrisville, United States cavalry under the command of Gen. Judson Kilpatrick skirmished with the retreating Confederate armies at Morrisville Station. The Confederate troops were successful in evacuating their remaining supplies and wounded to the west toward Greensboro, but Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman's cavalry forced the Confederates to leave the train behind and retreat toward Durham and the eventual surrender of the largest Confederate force of the war at Bennett Place.
The town was officially chartered in 1875 but was disincorporated in 1933. Eventually the town charter was restored in 1947.
From the History section of Morrisville, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay26
Country Inn & Suites, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
201 Airgate Drive, Morrisville
Courtyard Raleigh Cary/Parkside Town Commons
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
1008 Parkside Main Street, Cary
Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh-Airport-Research Triangle Park
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
1000 Airport Boulevard, Morrisville
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
1500 R D U Center Drive, Morrisville
Holiday Inn Express Raleigh-Durham Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
1014 Airport Boulevard, Morrisville
Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
1020 Lower Shiloh Way, Morrisville
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
2001 Hospitality Court, Morrisville
Churches and places of worship9
Morrisville Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Healthcare14
PM Pediatrics Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
1125 Hatches Pond Lane, Morrisville
REX Digestive Healthcare
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
6715 McCrimmon Parkway, Cary
Map of Morrisville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 3.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 34°F | 2.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 63°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 3.4 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Raleigh Durham Intl Ap Gsn 72306 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Durham County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-09-11: Tropical Depression Chantal (Tropical Depression)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Cary 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Apex 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Durham 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Raleigh 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Chapel Hill 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Holly Springs 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Carrboro 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Fuquay-Varina 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Garner 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Knightdale 20 mi east, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cedar Fork Elementary School (aerial view), Mx. Granger, CC0
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