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Welcome to Lake Norman The Lakeside of Charlotte SNAP. UPLOAD. WIN. CAPTURE LAKE NORMAN! These are the top three photo contest winners. You can find more contest images throughout this guide. Our next photo contest will begin in Spring 2017.
VISIT LAKE NORMAN’S VISITOR INFO CENTER 19900 West Catawba Avenue, Suite 102 Cornelius, NC 28031 704.987.3300 visitorcenter@ lakenorman.org VisitLakeNorman.org
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
6 Visitor Center 7 Weather 8 Lake Norman Timeline
10 T ransportation 11 Hotels 15 Restaurants 23 Beer & Wine 24 Lake Norman
27 Attractions Don’t Miss Stops Experience Lake Norman Lake Rental Activities Arts & Culture History & Heritage Shopping Golf Courses & Clubs Parks Annual Events
37 Group Resources Sporting Events Weddings Family Reunions, Special Events & Meetings
Map
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Come visit the largest antique Mall in the south
88,000 Square Feet • Over 625 Booths
325 McGill Ave. NW, Concord, NC 28026
704-787-9351 Monday-Saturday 10-7 • Sunday 1-6
www.depotgibsonmill.com
VISITOR CENTER
Visit Lake Norman Visitor Center Proudly serving Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville for 16 years Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. There are 22 amazing ambassadors that are eager to act as your own personal area information tour guides. Our visitor center is the one stop shop for all things LKN along with area, relocation and business information.
Lake Norman Novelties!
We offer Lake Norman merchandise that is sure to please Oakley Apparel T-shirts Hoodies Photography
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Hats Keychains Stickers License Plates
Postcards Mugs Books Plus More!
WEATHER
Photo by Eloise Morano
Festive Falls High: Upper 60s to Low 70s
Low: Upper 30s to 40s
What to pack: Light jackets, cardigans, capris, and a pair of jeans
Winter Wonderland
Photo by Bryan Hall
High: Upper 40s
Low: Lower to Mid 20s
What to pack: Winter coats, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, and long pants or leggings
Blooming Spring Photo by Doug Kirkman
High: Upper 70s
Low: Upper 50s
What to pack: Light rain jackets, capris, cardigans, and short-to mid- length dresses and skirts
Photo by Kathy Madison
Sun-kissed Summers High: Upper 80s to 90s
Low: Lower to Mid-60s
What to pack: Tank tops, sundresses, skirts, shorts, sunglasses, sunscreen, and sandals
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TIMELINE
Lake Norman Throughout the Years 1891
n The town of Davidson College changes its name to Davidson
1893
Cornelius was founded n Named after Joseph Benjamin Cornelius, who funded the construction of a cotton mill in the area
1959
n Ground broke on the project to begin building the lake
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1837 Splash into the past of North Carolina’s Inland Sea
Davidson College is established n Birthed the town of Davidson n Ranked one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country
1873
Huntersville is incorporated n Originally named Craighead, the town changed its name to Huntersville to honor a major landowner and cotton farmer named Robert Boston Hunter
1905
n Cornelius is incorporated
Quick Facts about Lake Norman
n Completed in 1963 n 520 miles of shoreline and 34 miles long n Mecklenburg, Iredell, Lincoln and Catawba counties surround Lake Norman n The maximum depth of Lake Norman is 130 feet n The lake is named after Norman Atwater Cocke, a former president of Duke Power, now Duke Energy
1963
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2013 n Lake Norman celebrates 50 years
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TRANSPORTATION
Get to Lake Norman
Getting you to and from the most premier areas around the lake!
Airport Charlotte Douglas International Airport 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy. Charlotte, NC 28208 704.359.4013 www.cltairport.com
Transportation & Taxi Services Cornelius Destination Unlimited Limousines 704.655.7433 Elite Car Service 704.756.1939 Emerald Isle Taxi 704.241.3019 Lake Norman Airport Taxi 704.662.0834 LKN Shuttle 704.576.2763 Master’s Transportation 704.618.1259 Platinum Limousines of NC 704.728.3467 Ragin’ Uptown Party Charters 704.451.7433
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Step n Out Limousine & Taxi Service 704.765.5897
Davidson Car-olina Car Service 704.589.1550 Charlotte Taxi 704.325.9999
Huntersville AAA Carolinas 704.897.0580 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 704.766.1545 International Cab Company 704.226.7531 Yellow Cab Authorized Driver of Huntersville 704.351.6106
Davidson Village Inn Pedicab and Bike Rentals 704.892.8044 Guests can take a tour of Davidson College and the town hosted by the Innkeeper at the Village Inn via pedicab or rent a bicycle for the day with Spirited Cyclist. Book any room for a night and schedule your pedicab tour for an additional charge of $10 or a full-day bicycle rental for $20.
Go the Distance
Mileage Chart of Nearby Attractions (from VLN, Cornelius) Birkdale Village. . . . . . . . . . . 4 miles Charlotte International Airport . . . . . . . . . 24 miles Charlotte Motor Speedway. . . . . . 19 miles Cowans Ford Dam. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 miles Davidson College . . . . . . . . . . 3 miles Discovery Place Kids. . . . . . . . 7 miles Lake Norman State Park. . . . . . 22 miles Latta Plantation Nature Preserve. . . . . . . . 11 miles Ramsey Creek Park. . . . . . . 2 miles Uptown Charlotte. . . . . . . 19 miles
HOTELS
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FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
The Cedars Davidson Bed & Breakfast 857 Concord Rd. 704.765.4930 www.cedarsdavidson.com
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Davidson Village Inn 117 Depot St. 704.892.8044 www.davidsoninn.com
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Homewood Suites by Hilton – Davidson 125 Harbour Place Dr. 704.987.1818 www.davidson.homewoodsuites.com
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Cornelius (Exit 28) Clarion Inn-Lake Norman 19608 Liverpool Pkwy. 704.464.4767 www.clarionhotel.com
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Comfort Inn and Suites-Lake Norman 19521 Liverpool Pkwy. 704.896.7622 www.comfortinn.com
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Days Inn Lake Norman 19901 Holiday Ln. 704.892.9120 www.daysinn.com
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Econo Lodge 20740 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.892.3500 www.econolodge.com
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Hampton Inn Charlotte-North/Lake Norman 19501 Statesville Rd. 704.892.9900 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com Microtel Inn and Suites 20820 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.895.1828 www.microtelinn.com
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Huntersville (Exit 25) Candlewood Suites Huntersville 16530 Northcross Dr. 704.895.3434 www.candlewoodsuites.com/huntersvillenc
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Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 16617 Statesville Rd. 704.895.6565 www.countryinns.com/huntersvillenc
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Courtyard by Marriott - Lake Norman 16700 Northcross Dr. 704.949.4900 www.marriott.com/cltln
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Huntersville/Birkdale 16905 Caldwell Creek Dr. 704.892.9487 www.hiexpress.com
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Quality Inn - Huntersville 16825 Caldwell Creek Dr. 704.892.6597 www.qualityinn.com
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Residence Inn by Marriott 16830 Kenton Dr. 704.584.0000 www.marriott.com/cltrn
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Huntersville Inn & Suites 16508 Northcross Dr. 704.766.2500 https://www.hotelplanner.com/ Hotels/133326/Reservations-Huntersville-Inn-Suites-Huntersville-16508Northcross-Dr-28078
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Comfort Suites Huntersville 14510 Boulder Park Dr. 704.875.6220 www.comfortsuites.com
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Hampton Inn & Suites Huntersville 10305 Wilmington St. 704.947.5510 www.hamptoninn.hilton.com
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Huntersville (Exit 23) Best Western Plus Huntersville Inn & Suites 13830 Statesville Rd. 704.875.7880 www.book.bestwestern.com
Super 8 Huntersville 14135 Statesville Rd. 704.875.1165 www.super8.com
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On Site Restaurant, Bar, & Starbucks!
Full Kitchen, Hot Breakfast & Spacious Suites!
Easily the most rewarding way to travel whether it’s a weekend getaway or long term stay! • Conveniently located off I-77 • Walking distance to Birkdale Village, shops, local restaurants, & entertainment • Earn Marriott Rewards Points as you stay! Visit Lake Norman 13
Let Your Creativity Flow
We’ll help you create your own masterpiece from our selection of crystals, gemstones, charms and beads. Design and make your own jewelry or restyle your old jewelry. Parties • Classes • Summer Camp • Repairs & Custom Orders • Gift Cards
RESTAURANTS
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Restaurant Listings Waterfront
Cornelius (Exit 28) Port City Club 18665 Harborside Dr. 704.765.1565 www.portcityclub.com $$-$$$
Rusty Rudder 20210 Henderson Rd. 704.892.9195 www.lakenorman.rustyrudder. net $$
Davidson (Exit 30)
North Harbor Club 100-D North Harbor Pl. 704.896.5559 www.northharborclub.com $$-$$$
American
Cornelius (Exit 28) 131 Main 17830 Statesville Rd. 704.896.0131 www.131-main.com $$-$$$
Acropolis Café and Grille 20659 Catawba Ave. 704.894.0191 www.acropoliscg.com $-$$ Al’s Bar & Grille 8321 Magnolia Estates Dr. 704.987.6582 www.facebook.com/Als-BarGrille-215956875149085/ $
CookHouse Restaurant 20936 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.895.2250 www.thecookhouserestaurant. com $ Crafty Burg’r 17015 Kenton Dr. 704.997.5388 www.craftyburgr.com $ Fork! 20517 North Main St. 704.655.7465 www.forkdining.com $$-$$$ Fresh Chef Kitchen 20609 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.4999 www.freshchefkitchen.com $$ From Scratch by Chef Gigi 19901 South Main St. 704.237.3495 www.fromscratchbychefgigi.com $ Galway Hooker Irish Pub 17044 Kenton Dr. 704.895.1782 www.galwayhookerpub.com $$-$$$ Irish Cue 19507 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.6904 www.facebook.com/irishcue $$ Jack’s Corner Tap 8301-1 Magnolia Estates Dr. 704.892.4433 www.jackscornertaplkn.com $-$$
Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails 19918 North Cove Rd. 704.655.2727 www.altonskitchen.com $$-$$$ Big Bite’z Grill 20430 West Catawba Ave. 704.895.7728 www.bigbitez.com $ Bruegger’s Bagels 20619 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.3199 www.brueggers.com $ Choplin’s 19700 One Norman Blvd. 704.892.4800 www.choplinsrestaurant.com $$
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Lake Town Tavern 19708 West Catawba Ave. 704.896.7109 www.laketowntavern.com $ Mac’s Speed Shop and BBQ 19601 Liverpool Pkwy. 704.892.3554 www.macspeedshop.com/lakenorman $-$$ Matt’s Chicago Dog 19732 One Norman Blvd. 704.892.5005 www.mattschicagodog.com $ Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs 17029 Kenton Dr. 704.896.2886 www.nathansfamous.com $ Saeed’s Bar and Grill 20832 Catawba Ave. 704.896.3633 www.facebook.com/ SaeedsKaraokeBarandGrill $ Tenders Fresh Food 18341 Statesville Rd. 704.895.6017 www.tendersfreshfood.com $ The Harp & Crown 19930 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.9641 www.theharpandcrown.com $$ The Pearl Grill & Deli 19501 West Catawba Ave. 980.228.7591 www.thepearleventsnc.com $-$$
Waffle House 20130 West Catawba Ave. 704.895.3223 www.wafflehouse.com $
Five Guys 9826 Gilead Rd. 704.992.2033 www.fiveguys.com $
Brickhouse Tavern 209 Delburg St. 704.987.2022 www.brickhousetavern.com $$
Harvey’s Bar and Grille Huntersville 13812 Cinnabar Pl. 704.947.5080 www.harveyslkn.com $$
Davidson (Exit 30)
Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse 215 South Main St. 704.237.3246 www.flatirononmain.com $$-$$$ Kindred Restaurant 131 North Main St. 980.231.5000 www.kindreddavidson.com $$-$$$ Restaurant X 408 South Main St. 704.892.9369 www.restaurantxbistro.com $$ The Egg at Davidson 231 Griffith St. 704.987.1885 www.facebook.com/TheEgg-149509098393152/ $
Huntersville Family Restaurant 105 South Statesville Rd. 704.875.6038 www.facebook.com/ huntersvillefamilyrestaurant $-$$ Lancaster’s BBQ 9230 Beatties Ford Rd. 704.394.1464 www.lancastersbbq.com $ Lupie’s Café 101 South Old Statesville Rd. 704.948.3959 www.lupiescafe.net $ Pinky’s Westside Grill 9818 Gilead Rd. 704.727.0142 www.eatatpinkys.com $
Bagel Bin and Deli 9815-I Sam Furr Rd. 704.895.1455 www.facebook.com/Bagel-BinDeli-111657335539727i $ Bob Evans Restaurant 16706 Northcross Dr. 704.896.8846 www.bobevans.com $ Bonefish Grill 8805 Townley Rd. 704.892.3385 www.bonefishgrill.com/locations/ nc/huntersville $$-$$$ Chili’s Grill and Bar 16632 Statesville Rd. 704.895.0133 www.chilis.com $ Dressler’s Restaurant 8630-1A Lindholm Dr. 704.987.1779 www.dresslersrestaurant.com $$-$$$ Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse 16609 Statesville Rd. 704.237.4387 www.duckworths.com $-$$
The Pickled Peach 202 South Main St. 704.765.2190 www.thepickledpeach.com $$
Showmars Restaurant 9605 Sherrill Estates Rd. 704.895.6199 www.showmars.com $
Fox and Hound Pub & Grille 8711 Lindholm Dr. 704.895.4504 www.foxandhound.com/ locations/huntersville $-$$
The Soda Shop 104 South Main St. 704.896.7743 www.davidsonsodashop.com $
Smoothie King 16933 Kaufinger St. 704.987.1431 www.smoothieking.com $
Hickory Tavern Birkdale 9526 Birkdale Crossing Dr. 704.897.8490 www.thehickorytavern.com $
Famous Toastery 101 North Main St. 704.655.2778 www.famoustoastery.com $-$$
The Original New York Bagels 9810 Gilead Rd. 704.948.7668 www.theoriginalnewyorkbagels. com $
International House of Pancakes (IHOP) 16815 Caldwell Creek Dr. 704.987.3295 www.ihop.com $
Waffle House 14106 Statesville Rd. 704.875.8980 www.wafflehouse.com $
Killington’s Restaurant and Pub 10010 Rose Commons Dr. 704.948.3770 www.killingtons.com $-$$
Summit Coffee 128 South Main St. 704.895.9090 www.summitcoffee.com $ Upper Crust Bar & Social Club 208 South Main St 704.997.5173 www.facebook.com/ UpperCrustDavidson $$$
Huntersville (Exit 23) Café 100 100 Huntersville-Concord Rd. 704.274.5932 www.thecafe100.com $
Huntersville (Exit 25)
Arnie’s Tavern 16500 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.895.8058 www.birkdale.com/arnies-tavern $ Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar 8625 Lindholm Dr. 704.237.4055 www.baddaddysburgerbar.com $$
Longhorn Steakhouse 16641 Statesville Rd. 704.895.3488 www.longhornsteakhouse.com $$-$$$ Mickey and Mooch 9723 Sam Furr Rd. 704.895.6654 www.mickeyandmooch.com/ lake-norman $$-$$$ Visit Lake Norman 17
Outback Steakhouse 16400 Northcross Dr. 704.895.1888 www.outback.com $$
Dragon Buffet Chinese Restaurant 20430 West Catawba Ave. 704.895.8388 $
Sangam Indian Cuisine 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.655.9600 www.sangamindia.com $-$$
Red Rocks Café 8712 Lindholm Dr. 704.892.9999 www.redrockscafe.com $$-$$$
Kobe Hero Japanese Steakhouse 20465 Chartwell Center Dr. 704.896.7778 www.kobeherolkn.com $
Sushi at the Lake 19732 One Norman Blvd. 704.987.8080 www.sushiatthelake.com $$-$$$
Smoke Modern Barbeque 16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.896.0233 www.smokemodernbbq.com $$
New York Restaurant 20121 North Main St. 704.896.6576 $-$$
The Melting Pot 16625 Statesville Rd. 704.987.2201 www.meltingpot.com/charlottelake-norman-nc $$-$$$
Osaka Japanese and Chinese Restaurant 17115 Kenton Dr. 704.987.8980 www.osakacornelius.com $$
Zoe’s Kitchen 16735 Cranlyn Rd. 704.655.2636 www.zoeskitchen.com $-$$
Pho Nam 18059 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.9133 www.phonamvietnamese.com $
Asian
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Asiana Fusion Sushi 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.8827 www.asianafusionsushi.com $-$$
Sakura Sushi 19905 West Catawba Ave. 704.997.5998 $-$$
Thai House 19700 One Norman Blvd. 704.997.5919 www.thaihouse.us.com/1002/ Page.aspx $$
Davidson (Exit 30)
Ming’s Bistro 624 Jetton St. 704.895.5623 www.davidsonmings.wix.com/ mings-sushi $ Sabi Asian Bistro 130 Harbour Place Dr. 704.895.5707 www.ilovesabi.com $$
Huntersville (Exit 23)
Fusion 108 10010 Rose Commons Dr. 704.992.0808 www.fusion108huntersville.com $$
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Kung Foo Noodle in Huntersville Jin Jin 14231 Market Square Dr. 704.875.0027 www.jinjinchinese.com $
House of Taipei 16500 Northcross Dr. 704.987.7997 www.houseoftaipei.com $$
Kung Foo Noodle 8625C Lindholm Dr. 704.997.8132 $$
Kabuto Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar 16516 Northcross Dr. 704.655.0077 www.kabutolakenorman.com $$-$$$
Pho Ginseng 12905 Rosedale Hill Ave. 704.992.2227 www.phoginseng.com $$ Thai-SuShi 101 14220 Oakhill Park Ln. 704.464.1300 www.thaisushi101.com $$ Yoshi’s Grill 9826 Gilead Rd. 704.947.5233 www.yoshisnc.com $-$$
Huntersville (Exit 25) Coral Sushi 9525 Birkdale Crossings Dr. 704.895.6880 www.coralsushi.com $-$$
Ming Garden 16610 West Catawba Ave. 704.896.2226 $ Panda Express 9918 Knockando Ln. 704.987.7767 www.pandaexpress.com $ Thai Emerald 10110 Northcross Center Ct. 704.896.7484 www.thethaiemerald.com $$
Deli/Sandwiches Cornelius (Exit 28)
Dragon Express 9815 Sam Furr Rd. 704.655.8999 www.facebook.com/ dragonexpressnc $
Honey Baked Ham Company and Café 20609 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.892.9592 www.honeybakedonline.com $
eeZ Fusion and Sushi 16925 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.892.4242 www.eezfusion.com $$$
Jimmy John’s 19732 West Catawba Ave. 704.896.2050 www.jimmyjohns.com $
McAlister’s Deli 19930 West Catawba Ave. 704.896.3354 www.mcalistersdeli.com $ Subway 20430 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.6728 www.subway.com $
Davidson (Exit 30) Subway 170 Harbor Pl. 704.892.0740 www.subway.com $
Huntersville (Exit 23) Firehouse Subs 9826 Gilead Rd. 704.992.2282 www.firehousesubs.com $
Groucho’s Deli 9931 Rose Commons Dr. 704.948.4545 www.grouchos.com $ Jersey Mike’s Subs 105 South Statesville Rd. 704.948.7343 www.jerseymikes.com $ Subway 102 Statesville Rd. 704.948.1551 www.subway.com $
Huntersville (Exit 25)
Jason’s Deli 16639 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.895.2505 www.jasonsdeli.com $ Visit Lake Norman 19
Jimmy John’s 9525 Birkdale Crossing Dr. 704.896.0600 www.jimmyjohns.com $
Davidson Chocolate Company 610 Jetton St. 704.896.7245 www.davidsonchocolate.com $
Panera Bread 9905 Knockando Dr. 704.655.1255 www.panerabread.com $
Dunkin’ Donuts 721 Jetton St 704.997.8823 www.dunkindonuts.com $
Subway 9121 Sam Furr Rd. 704.896.9778 www.subway.com $ Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches 16620 Cranlyn Rd. 704.892.3565 www.whichwich.com $
Desserts
Cornelius (Exit 28) Bruster’s Ice Cream and Yogurt 17029 Kenton Dr. 704.896.2886 www.brusters.com $
Carolina Cones 20801 North Main St. 704.892.8190 www.facebook.com/CarolinaCones-148001058561361 $ Dunkin’ Donuts 19116 West Catawba Ave. 704.896.7644 www.dunkindonuts.com $ Maddy’s Fatty’s Bakery 19905 West Catawba Ave. 704.439.0996 www.maddysfattys.com $ Our Daily Bread 20124 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.1360 www.ourdailybreadlkn.com $ Sweet Cakes Bakery 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.895.5800 www.sweetcakesbakery.com $-$$
Davidson (Exit 30)
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt 202 South Main St. 704.892.0604 www.benjerry.com/davidson $
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Cornelius (Exit 28) Brooklyn South Pizzeria 19400 Jetton Rd. 704.896.2928 www.brooklynsouthpizzeria.com $
TCBY 610 Jetton St. 704.892.3747 www.tcby.com $
Derado’s Italian Gourmet Market 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr. 704.237.3382 www.derados.com $-$$
Baskin Robbins 10310 Wilmington St. 704.948.5454 www.baskinrobbins.com $
Domino’s Pizza 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.897.8888 www.dominos.com $
Huntersville (Exit 23)
Dunkin’ Donuts 10310 Wilmington St. 704.948.5454 www.dunkindonuts.com $ The Bakery Shoppe 9606-B Sherrill Estates Rd. 704.987.8225 www.thebakeryshoppe.com $
Huntersville (Exit 25)
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt 16915 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.895.5675 www.benjerry.com/birkdale $
Ferrucci’s Old Tyme Italian Market 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.3190 www.ferruccis.com $ Hungry Howie’s Pizza 18059 West Catawba Ave 704.237.3810 hungryhowies.com $-$$
Cast Iron Waffles 9525 Birkdale Crossing Dr. 704.604.8016 www.castironwaffles.com $ Kilwin’s Chocolate, Fudge and Ice Cream 16926 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.237.4869 www.kilwins.com/Huntersville $ Nothing Bundt Cakes 8830 Lindholm Dr. 704.894.8535 www.nothingbundtcakes.com $$ Smallcakes Cupcakery 9818 Gilead Rd. 704.727.0284 www.smallcakescupcakery.com $$ TCBY 16916 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.987.2262 www.tcby.com $ Nothing Bundt Cakes in Huntersville
Mama’s Pizza Express 19741 South Main St. 704.892.3305 www.mamaspizzaexpress.com $
Il Bosco Ristorante & Bar 127 Depot St. 704.987.1388 www.ilboscoristorante.com $$-$$$
Pizza Hut 20300 West Catawba Ave. 704.896.0160 www.pizzahut.com $
Huntersville (Exit 23)
Prosciutto’s Pizzeria Pub and Restaurant 20920 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.439.4444 www.prosciuttos.com $
Davidson (Exit 30)
Campania Café & Trattoria 416 South Main St. 704.987.5111 www.campaniacafe.com $$
Domino’s Pizza 12905 Rosedale Hill Ave. 704.992.0505 www.dominos.com Jet’s Pizza 14316 Reese Blvd. West 704.992.2221 www.jetspizza.com $
Hawthorne’s New York Pizza 14205 Reese Blvd. 704.992.1661 www.hawthornespizza.com $-$$
Davidson Pizza Company 300 Mock Rd. 704.237.4019 www.davidsonpizza.com $
Mama Mia Too 101 Maxwell Ave. 704.875.0575 www.mamamiatoo.com $$
Fuel Pizza 402 South Main St. 704.655.3835 www.fuelpizza.com $
Mama’s Pizza Express 500 South Old Statesville Rd. 704.947.3223 www.mamaspizzaexpress.com $
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza 9818 Gilead Rd. 704.992.5900 www.papamurphys.com $ Pizza Hut 14210 Market Square Dr. 704.992.1929 www.pizzahut.com $ Rocky’s Pizza 10310 Wilmington St. 704.727.5080 www.rockyspizzaclt.com $$ Romanello’s Pasta-Pizza-Subs 105 Old Statesville Rd. 704.875.8686 www.romanellosnc.com $ Tony’s Pizza 9548 Mount Holly-Huntersville Rd. 704.394.5677 www.tonysbigpizza.com $-$$
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Mestizo Contemporary Mexican Cuisine in Davidson
Huntersville (Exit 25)
Brixx Woodfired Pizza 16915 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.894.0044 www.brixxpizza.com $ Papa John’s Pizza 16235 Statesville Rd. 704.896.7272 www.papajohns.com $ Taste of Buffalo 9610 Sherrill Estates Rd. 704.439.0546 www.tasteofbuffalopizzeria.com $ Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint 10109 Northcross Center Ct. 704.997.8524 www.unclemaddios.com $ The Vinyl Pi 15906 Old Statesville Rd. 704.992.1781 www.thevinylpi.com $
Mexican
Cornelius (Exit 28)
El Paraiso 20700 North Main St. 704.896.6064 www.paraisorestaurant.com $-$$
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El Toro Mexican Bar & Grille 20930 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.997.2534 www.eltoromexicangrillandbar. com $
Three Amigos Mexican Grill and Cantina 13016 Eastfield Rd. 704.947.8900 www.threeamigoscharlotte.com $-$$
Zapata’s Cantina Mexican Restaurant 19905 West Catawba Ave. 704.987.8890 www.zapatasrestaurant.com $-$$
Verde Mexican & Nuevo Latin Fusion 9818 Gilead Rd. 704.274.9192 www.verdelatin.com $$-$$$
Carrburritos 445 South Main St. 704.237.3040 www.carrburritos.com $
La Unica Mexican Restaurant 16203 Northcross Dr. 704.895.5378 www.launicahuntersville.com $
Davidson (Exit 30)
Mestizo Contemporary Mexican Cuisine 121 North Main St. 704.997.5933 www.mestizocontemporary mexican.com $$
Huntersville (Exit 23) Chico’s Mexican Grill 102 North Statesville Rd. 704.992.2755 www.chicosmexgrill.com $-$$
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina 14230 Reese Blvd. West 704.875.7272 www.salsaritas.com $
Huntersville (Exit 25)
Moe’s Southwest Grille 16933 Kaufinger St. 704.896.2206 www.moes.com $ Qdoba Mexican Eats 16926 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.892.2818 www.qdoba.com $ Taxco Mexican Grill 9719 Sam Furr Rd. 704.655.0566 www.taxcomexicangrill.com $-$$ Viva Chicken 9121 Sam Furr Rd. 704.896.7350 www.vivachicken.com $$
BEER & WINE
Breweries & Wineries Abound No matter your taste, you’ll find something to sip here
D9 Brewing Company in Cornelius
Breweries & Beer Shops
The Cabin 400-A North Harbor Place Dr. 704.237.3629 www.facebook.com/thecabinlkn
M’s Wine & Beer Bar 19712 One Norman Blvd. 980.689.5081 www.msoldwinenewspirits.com
Cornelius
Huntersville
The Cork and Cask 9624 Bailey Rd. 704.765.5490 www.thecorkandcasknc.com
Ass Clown Brewing Company 10620 Bailey Rd. 704.995.7767 www.assclownbrewery.com Bayne Brewing Company 19507 West Catawba Ave. 704.897.6426 www.baynebrewing company.com Bottled & Tapped 20124 West Catawba Ave. 980.231.5305 www.bottledandtapped.com Cornelius Drafthouse Bottle Shop 19818-C North Cove Rd. 704.560.7874 www.corneliusdrafthouse.com D9 Brewing Company 11138-C Treynorth Dr. 704.457.9368 www.d9brewing.com
Crafty Beer Guys 114 South Old Statesville Rd. 704.274.5793 www.craftybeerguys.com Primal Brewing Company 16432 Old Statesville Rd. 704.947.2920 www.primalbrewery.com
Nearby
Lake Norman Brewing Company 159 Barley Park Ln., Mooresville 704.660.1182 www.lakenorman brewingcompany.com Ghostface Brewing 427 East Statesville Ave., Mooresville www.ghostfacebrewing.com 704.799.7433
Old Town Public House 21314 Catawba Ave. 704.414.0208 www.facebook.com/otphnc
Wine Shops & Wineries
Davidson Beverage Company 432 South Main St. 704.255.6232 www.davidsonbeverage.com
Lake Norman Winery 10508 Bailey Rd. 704.840.2116 www.lknwinery.com
Davidson
Cornelius
Winestore 19400 Jetton Rd. 704.892.5662 www.winestore-online.com
Davidson
Lake Norman Wine Cottage 200-A North Harbor Place Dr. 704.237.3629 www.lakenormancottage.com
Huntersville
Corkscrew Wine Shoppe & Bar 16916 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.987.0011 www.thescrewcrew.com Total Wine & More 8709 Townley Rd. 704.895.6115 www.totalwine.com
Nearby
Daveste Vineyards 155 Lytton Farm Rd., Troutman 704.528.3882 www.davestevineyards.com
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DAVIDSON FARMERS MARKET Parham Park
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ATTRACTIONS
So Much to See & Do
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Don’t Miss These Exciting Stops in Lake Norman
Breakout Lake Norman 16325 Northcross Dr. 980.689.2296 www.breakoutlakenorman.com Carolina Raptor Center 6000 Sample Rd. 704.875.6521 www.carolinaraptorcenter.org Carolina Renaissance Festival 16445 Poplar Tent Rd. 704.896.5555 www.carolina.renfestinfo.com Discovery Place KIDS 105 Gilead Rd. 704.372.6261 www.huntersville. discoveryplacekids.org Historic Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Rd. 704.875.2312 www.lattaplantation.org Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd. 704.875.3113 www.ruralhill.net
Latta Plantation Equestrian Center in Huntersville
Cornelius
Ass Clown Brewing Company 10620 Bailey Rd. 704.995.7767 www.assclownbrewery.com Bayne Brewing Company 19507 West Catawba Ave. 704.897.6426 www.baynebrewingcompany.com Cornelius Arts Center 19725 Oak St. 704.896.8823 www.cornelius.org/125/Arts D9 Brewing Company 11138-C Treynorth Dr. 704.457.9368 www.d9brewing.com Lake Norman Mini Golf 18639 Statesville Rd. 704.892.9800 www.lknminigolf.com My Aloha Paddle & Surf 17505 West Catawba Ave. 704.412.2999 www.standuplkn.com The Range at Lake Norman 10913 Bailey Rd. 704.895.3155 www.therangeatlakenorman.com The Warehouse Performing Arts Center 9216 Westmoreland Rd. 704.619.0429 www.warehousepac.com
Davidson
Belk Visual Arts Center 315 North Main St. 704.894.2519 www.davidson.edu/about/ facilities/arts-and-culture/ visual-arts-center Davidson College 405 North Main St. 704.894.2000 www.davidson.edu Davidson Community Players 307 Armour St. 704.892.7953 www.davidsoncommunity players.org Our Town Cinemas 227 Griffith St. 704.237.3235 www.ourtowncinemas.com Tour de Food 209 Delburg St. 336.406.6294 www.tourdefood.com/ tours/davidson
Hugh Torance House and Store 8231 Gilead Rd. 704.875.3271 www.hughtorancehouse andstore.com Joe Gibbs Racing 13415 Reese Blvd. West 704.944.5000 www.joegibbsracing.com Latta Plantation Equestrian Center 6201 Sample Rd. 704.992.1550 www.lattaequestriancenter.com Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd. 704.875.1391 www.charmeck.org Primal Brewing Company 16432 Old Statesville Rd. 704.947.2920 www.primalbrewery.com Spare Time Bowling 16317 Statesville Rd. 704.892.7177 www.sparetimeentertainment. com/Huntersville
Huntersville
Birkdale Village 8712 Lindholm Dr. 704.895.8744 www.birkdalevillage.net Bradford Store and Farm 15915 Davidson Concord Rd. 704.439.4303 www.thebradfordstore.com Joe Gibbs Racing in Huntersville
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Experience Lake Norman
Get the Most Out of Your Visit More than a travel trend these days, experiential tourism encourages visitors to engage their senses with memorable, hands-on experiences. Whether it is going behind the scenes at a NASCAR race shop or participating in intimate and educational guided tours, groups visiting Lake Norman can jump in the middle of the action, ultimately participating in customized activities that connect them to the region’s heritage, culture and character. American Academy of Applied Forensics at CPCC 11920 Verhoeff Dr., Huntersville 704.330.4223 www.cpcc.edu/aaaf
Meet 25 species of raptors as you walk the 3/4 mile Raptor Trail at Carolina Raptor Center. Choose any of these fantastic tours: Self-guided Tours, Private Live Bird Presentations, First in Flight Tours with Carolinas Aviation Museum, Behind the Scenes, PhotoWILD, Marcy’s Eagle Research Observatory Tour, and Raptor Keeper for a Day.
A very nice casual entertaining space connected to an active American craft brewery. My Aloha Paddle & Surf 17505 West Catawba Ave., Cornelius 704.526.8432 www.standuplkn.com Stand up and paddleboard on Lake Norman. Anyone can explore the coves as well as take lessons by a certified WPA and PaddleFit Instructors.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a Crime Scene Investigator? Visit the American Academy of Applied Forensics at CPCC! Carolina Raptor Center 6000 Sample Rd., Huntersville 704.875.6521 www.carolinaraptorcenter.org
D9 Brewing Company 11138-C Treynorth Dr., Cornelius 704.457.9368 www.d9brewing.com
Carolina Renaissance Festival 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville 704.896.5555 www.carolina.renfestinfo.com Time travel to a simpler time and place at the annual Carolina Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace. History comes alive with non-stop, day long entertainments, arts and crafts, games and rides, jousting knights, feasting and so much more!
The Range at Lake Norman 10913 Bailey Rd., Cornelius 704.895.3155 www.therangeatlakenorman.com Whether you’re brand new to shooting sports or already an expert marksman, you can’t beat this experience! Tour de Food 209 Delburg St., Davidson 336.406.6294 www.tourdefood.com/ tours/davidson Davidson is a quaint little town full of history and rich in flavor. You will stop at 6-7 restaurants from upscale dining to the Soda Shop and sample culinary delights while meeting come local owners and chefs. For more information on any of the activities, go to Experience Lake Norman at www.VisitLakeNorman.org. Contact Travis Dancy, VLN Director of Sales, to book your next Lake Norman Experience or to become a Lake Norman experiential tourism destination, tdancy@ lakenorman.org or 704.987.3300. Visit Lake Norman 29
Premier Boat Rentals 18919 Catawba Ave. 704.743.8975 www.thelakecalls.com
My Aloha Paddle & Surf in Cornelius
Yachta Yachta Yachta Charters 18501 Harbor Light Blvd. 704.892.0991 www.yyycharters.com
Davidson
Moose Paddleboard Company 3380 Merchant Ln. 980.200.0186 www.moosepaddleboard company.com
Lake Rental Activities Cornelius
Carolina Boat Rentals 19357 H.M. Junker Dr. 704.614.2118 www.carolinaboatrentals.net Luxury Yacht Charters 18020 Kings Point Dr. 704.451.7433 www.cruisethelake.com
Morningstar Marina 18020 Kings Point Dr. 704.746.3753 www.morningstarmarinas. com/kings-point My Aloha Paddle & Surf 17505 West Catawba Ave. 704.526.8432 www.standuplkn.com
What’s Up Water Sports 916 Jetton St. 704.931.8787 www.whatsuplakenorman.com
Huntersville
Lake Norman Community Sailing 15901 NC Hwy. 73 704.947.7245 www.nccsailrow.org
Nearby
Queen’s Landing 1459 River Hwy., Mooresville 704.663.2628 www.queenslanding.com
Arts & Culture Cornelius
Brick Row Gallery 21325 Catawba Ave. 704.765.1794 www.facebook.com/ brickrowcornelius
Cornelius Arts Center 19725 Oak St. 704.896.8823 www.cornelius.org/125/Arts The Warehouse Performing Arts Center 9216 Westmoreland Rd. 704.619.0429 www.warehousepac.com
Davidson Belk Visual Arts Center 315 North Main St. 704.894.2519 www.davidson.edu/about/ facilities/arts-and-culture/ visual-arts-center
Davidson Community Players in Davidson
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Davidson College Sculpture Garden 100 North Main St. 704.894.2519 www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries. org/collection/campus-sculpture
Davidson Community Players 307 Armour St. 704.892.7953 www.davidsoncommunity players.org Sanctuary of Davidson Fine Art Gallery 108 South Main St. 704.892.0044 www.sanctuaryofdavidson.com Van Every/Smith Galleries 315 North Main St. 704.894.2519 www.davidsoncollegeart galleries.org Whistling Swan Gallery 202 South Main St. 704.896.8559 www.whistling-swan.com
Museum Fun for Little Ones
discoveryplaceKIDS.org 105 Gilead Rd | Huntersville NC Open Tuesday – Sunday
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Wooden Stone Gallery 445 South Main St. 704.892.1449 www.woodenstonegallery.com
Huntersville
Carolina Raptor Center 6000 Sample Rd. 704.875.6521 www.carolinaraptorcenter.org Carolina Renaissance Festival 16445 Poplar Tent Rd. 704.896.5555 www.carolina.renfestinfo.com
Foster’s Frame & Art Gallery 403 North Old Statesville Rd. 704.948.1750 www.facebook.com/FostersFrame-Art-Gallery-284965296988 Huntersville Arts & Cultural Center 109 South Old Statesville Rd. 704.766.2220 www.huntersville.org/ Departments/ParksRecreation/ Facilities/IndoorFacilities.aspx
History & Heritage Cornelius
Cornelius Heritage Hall & Veteran’s Monument 21445 Catawba Ave. 704.892.6031 www.corneliuspr.org/ heritagehall.html For more historic locations in Cornelius: Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius 704.892.6031 www.cornelius.org/hpc
Davidson
Ada Jenkins Center-School House Heritage Hall 212 Gamble St. 704.896.0471 www.adajenkins.org Beaver Dam Historical Home & Grounds 19600 Davidson Concord Rd. 704.947.1670 www.beaverdamdavidson.com Davidson Cotton Mill 209 Delburg St. 704.892.6022 www.ci.davidson.nc.us/ documentcenter/view/5529
For more historic locations in Davidson: Davidson Historical Society P.O. Box 144, Davidson 704.892.6022 www.davidsonhistorical society.org
Huntersville
Bradford Store and Farm 15915 Davidson Concord Rd. (Hwy 73) 704.439.4303 www.thebradfordstore.com Historic Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Rd. 704.875.2312 www.lattaplantation.org Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd. 704.875.3113 www.ruralhill.net Hugh Torance House and Store 8231 Gilead Rd. 704.875.3271 www.hughtorancehouse andstore.com
Shopping Cornelius
Downtown Cornelius 21325 Catawba Ave. www.cornelius.org Jetton Village 19818 North Cove Rd. www.shopjettonvillage.com Kenton Place 17105 Kenton Dr. Magnolia Estates Plaza 8231 Magnolia Estates Dr. Birkdale Village in Huntersville
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Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville For more historic locations in Huntersville: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission 2100 Randolph Rd. Charlotte 704.376.9115 www.cmhpf.org
Peninsula Farmers Market 18501 Harbor Light Blvd. 704.892.9858 www.peninsulafarmersmarket.org Shops at Fresh Market 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. Shops at Oak Street Mill 19725 Oak St. www.facebook.com/ oakstreetmillcornelius Shops on the Green Corner of Torrence Chapel Rd. & Knox Rd.
Davidson
Davidson Commons 536 Jetton St. Davidson Farmer’s Market South Main St. & Jackson St. 980.253.1864 www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org Davidson Harbor Landing 100 North Harbor Pl.
Downtown Davidson 101 North Main St. www.exploredavidsonnc.com South Main Square 442 South Main St. www.southmainsquare.com
Huntersville
Birkdale Village 8712 Lindholm Dr. 704.895.8744 www.birkdalevillage.net Bradford Store and Farm 15915 Davidson Concord Rd. 704.439.4303 www.thebradfordstore.com/ Downtown Huntersville 101 South Old Statesville Rd. www.huntersville.org Earth Fare 14021 Boren St. 704.875.3122 www.earthfare.com/ourstores/huntersville
Golf Courses & Clubs Cornelius
Lake Norman Mini Golf Public 18639 Statesville Rd. 704.892.9800 www.lknminigolf.com Peninsula Club Private 19101 Peninsula Club Dr. 704.896.7080 www.thepeninsulaclub.com
Parks Waterfront
Blythe Landing 15901 NC Hwy 73, Huntersville Jetton Park 19000 Jetton Rd., Cornelius
Peninsula Yacht Club Private 18501 Harbor Light Blvd. 704.765.1043 www.peninsulayacht.com
Davidson
River Run Golf and Country Club Private 19125 River Falls Dr. 704.892.4633 www.riverruncc.com
Old Store Produce 14720 Brown Mill Rd. 704.992.6106 www.oldstore.weebly.com Regency Village Shopping Center 7715 Regency Lake Dr. Rosedale Shopping Center 9911 Rose Commons Dr. Shoppes at Birkdale Crossing 9525 Birkdale Crossing Dr. Torrence Village 9826 Gilead Rd.
Huntersville
Birkdale Golf Club Public 16500 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.895.8038 www.birkdale.com NorthStone Country Club Private 15801 NorthStone Dr. 704.948.4286 www.northstoneclub.com Skybrook Golf Club Public 14720 Northgreen Dr. 704.948.6611 www.skybrookgolf.com
Torrence Chapel Park 21309 Torrence Chapel Rd. Westmoreland Athletic Complex 8430 Westmoreland Rd. For more information on the listed parks above, visit www.cornelius.org.
Cornelius
Davidson
Legion Park 21214 Legion St.
Fisher Farm Park 21215 Shearer Rd.
Robbins Park 17738 West Catawba Ave.
Lake Davidson Nature Preserve 750 Jetton St.
Swaney Point K-9 Park 18441 Nantz Rd.
Northcross Shopping Center 9751 Sam Furr Rd. www.shopnorthcross.com
Smithville Park 19710 South Ferry St.
Ramsey Creek Park 18441 Nantz Rd., Cornelius Swimming Beach Bailey Road Park 11536 Bailey Rd.
Huntersville Grower’s Market 200 Gilead Rd. 704.766.2220 www.huntersville.org
Ada Jenkins Athletic Field 212 Gamble St.
McEver Field 626 South St.
Robbins Park in Cornelius Parham Gateway Park 414 Davidson Gateway Dr. Roosevelt Wilson Park 420 Griffith St. Preserve Dog Park 330 O’Henry Ave. Visit Lake Norman 33
Hambright Park Hambright Rd. Holbrook Park 100 Sherwood Dr. Huntersville Athletic Park 11720 Verhoeff Dr. Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd. McDowell Creek Greenway 8925 Townley Rd. North Mecklenburg Park 16131 Old Statesville Rd. Richard Barry Memorial Park 13707 Beatties Ford Rd. Waymer Park 14200 Holbrooks Rd.
Ramsey Creek Park Swimming Beach in Cornelius Southeast Greenway South Street to Davidson Concord Rd. Village Green Corner of 115 and Concord Rd. For more information on the listed parks above, visit www.townofdavidson.org
Huntersville Abernathy Park 207 Glendale Dr.
Bradford Park 17005 Davidson Concord Rd.
For more information on the listed parks above, visit www.huntersville.org
Nearby
Lake Norman State Park 759 State Park Rd., Troutman, NC 28166 Swimming Beach
Greenway Park Corner of Greenway and Dallas Dr.
* Enjoy the area’s largest “Resort Style” miniature golf * Competitive course, fun for all ages * Misting fans throughout to help keep you cool * Lights for night play
* Test your skills of agility in our Laser Maze * Available for off-site parties and events * Air conditioned / heated
(1 mile south of I-77,Exit 28) * Over 80 flavors of Sno-balls w/endless combinations * Hand-dipped ice cream cones, bowls, shakes, sundaes * Fresh squeezed lemonade, soda, and other thirst-quenching drinks
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Annual Events
There’s something for everyone throughout the year ■ J anuary Annual New Year’s Day First Footin’ Hike and 5 Miler, Rural Hill, Huntersville Civil War Homefront and Winter Quarters, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville
■F ebruary Valentine Sweetheart Tours, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville Black History Month Events in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville
■M arch Art of the Blacksmith, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration, Galway Hooker, Cornelius PhotoWILD, Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville Hop into Spring, Bailey Road Park, Cornelius
■A pril April is for Arts in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville
Scottish Festival NC Brewer’s & Music Festival, Rural Hill, Huntersville Hello Huntersville, Downtown Huntersville
Gallery Crawl, Trolley Stops, Davidson
NASCAR All-Star Challenge/Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord
Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games, Rural Hill, Huntersville
Memorial Day Events in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville
Easter Egg Hunt, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville Easter Egg Hunt, Rural Hill, Huntersville Art on the Green, Downtown Davidson Village Green, Davidson Bark in the Park, Rural Hill, Huntersville Earth Day Celebration, Robbins Park, Cornelius
■M ay Farmer’s Markets in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville Concerts on the Green, Downtown Cornelius Davidson Village Green, Davidson Movies in the Park, North Meck Park, Huntersville Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Race, Ramsey Creek Park, Cornelius National Tourism Week, VLN Visitor Center, Cornelius
■S ummertime
Favorites
Farmer’s Markets in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville Mingling on the Greens, Birkdale Village, Huntersville Concerts on the Green, Downtown Davidson Village Green, Davidson Food Truck Invitational, Shoppes at Oak Street Mill, Cornelius Outdoor Cinema Series, Cornelius Parks Warrior Dash, Rural Hill, Huntersville Fourth of July Celebrations in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville Movies in the Park, North Meck Park, Huntersville Symphony Concerts, EnergyExplorium, Huntersville & Bailey Road Park, Cornelius National Night Out Events in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville Visit Lake Norman 35
Civil War Reenactment, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville
■S eptember The Amazing Maize Maze, Rural Hill, Huntersville Lake Norman Beer Festival, Galway Hooker, Cornelius Movies in the Park, North Meck Park, Huntersville Revolutionary War Reenactment, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville Denver Days Festival, Downtown Denver
■ October The Amazing Maize Maze, Rural Hill, Huntersville Carolina Renaissance Festival, Poplar Tent Marketplace, Huntersville Homecoming Weekend, Davidson College, Davidson Annual All-American Dog Show, Bailey Road Park, Cornelius NASCAR Bank of America 500, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord Fan Festival, Joe Gibbs Racing, Huntersville
Amazing Maize Maze
■D ecember
Ghost Tales in the Dark, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville
Davidson Community Players, Holly and Tinsel, Armour Street Theatre, Davidson
Halloween Hoot-n-Howl, Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville
Christmas in Davidson, Downtown Main Street, Davidson
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt, Birkdale Village, Huntersville
North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade, Cornelius and Davidson
Civil War Ghost Walk, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville
Holiday Celebration, Cornelius Town Hall, Cornelius
Fall Harvest Run 5K & Pumpkin Dash, Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics, Huntersville
Annual Barefoot Tournament, LN Marina, Sherrills Ford
Halloween Event, Rural Hill, Huntersville
Christmas Flotilla & Lights Parade, Lake Norman and Rusty Rudder, Cornelius
Downtown Halloween March, Downtown Davidson
Huntersville Half Marathon & 5K, Birkdale Village, Huntersville
■N ovember
A Huntersville Christmas, Downtown Huntersville
The Amazing Maize Maze, Rural Hill, Huntersville
A Candlelight Christmas, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville
Carolina Renaissance Festival, Poplar Tent Marketplace, Huntersville
Lighted Boat Parade, Lake Norman and Peninsula Yacht Club, Cornelius
Sheepdog Trials & Dog Festival, Rural Hill, Huntersville
Carolina Christmas, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord
Santa Arrival & Tree Lighting, Birkdale Village, Huntersville
Christmas Wonderland of Lights, Zootastic Park, Troutman
A Plantation Christmas, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville
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GROUP RESOURCES
You’re Welcome Here
Come celebrate & congregate in the Lake Norman area
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VisitLakeNorman.org Kickoff at Bradford Park
Sporting Events
Just sit back and grab the popcorn Looking for a region with a variety of sports facilities and venues? Visit Lake Norman (VLN) has your game plan covered! Lake Norman offers tournament-quality athletic facilities and sport-friendly accommodations, restaurants, and attractions for just about any sporting event. Contact VLN today and let us coach you to the finish line for your next sporting event.
River Run Tennis Center
VLN sports event services can take care of all your needs including: • Assistance in securing venues • Discount hotel room blocks • Sponsorship & local business engagement assistance • Media/PR assistance • Site visit coordination • Swag bag coupons/discounts from local businesses, attractions, restaurants, etc. • Permit assistance • Assistance in securing local event service vendors • Opening ceremonies/welcome local speakers • Assistance in securing volunteers • Assistance with event registration • On-site visitor services booth CONTACT: Travis Dancy Director of Sales 704.987.3300 tdancy@lakenorman.org
NC Junior Tennis State Championships at North Meck Park
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Peninsula Yacht Club in Cornelius
Weddings
Lake Norman waterfront weddings are a dream come true Have your wedding on beautiful Lake Norman and let Visit Lake Norman (VLN) help take a few planning items off your plate by providing assistance with: • Venue Selections — Ask for VLN’s comprehensive venue guide • Securing Discount Hotel Room Blocks • Catering Selections — Ask for VLN’s preferred catering list • Wedding Gift Bags & “Must Do” Group Activities — Ask about Experience Lake Norman Visit the weddings page on our website for information on how to enter the annual Say ‘I do’ contest every spring!
Hotel accommodation needs? VLN’s complimentary hotel lead service secures the lowest competitive rates by having 19 hotels bid for your wedding group’s business. Let VLN do the leg work in securing the dates by providing area hotels with your exact group needs.
Need wedding gift bags?
Customized Lake Norman wedding gift bags are available for your wedding group with the Official Visitor’s Guide included and specific attraction brochures upon request. The informational bags are a welcoming touch for your guests checking into their hotel. If your hotel booking is within Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville, wedding gift bags are complimentary. For those last-minute planners, orders can be filled up to one business day prior to your wedding date.
Contact VLN if interested in having your wedding at Lake Norman. Ciara Waldron Visitor Services Coordinator 704.987.3300 cwaldron@lakenorman.org
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Family Reunions, Special Events & Meetings Lake Norman has all the meeting facilities and entertainment activities you need to make your special event a success! Whether it’s for your next family reunion, anniversary party, or business meeting, you tell us when and where and we will have it covered. Visit Lake Norman (VLN) offers eventplanning services including assistance with: • Venue Selections — Ask for VLN’s comprehensive venue guide • Securing Discount Hotel Room Blocks • Catering Selections — Ask for VLN’s preferred catering list • Special Event Gift Bags • “Must Do” Group Activities – Ask about Experience Lake Norman Visit the family reunions group page on our website for information on how to enter the annual ‘Reunited & It Feels So Good’ contest every Fall!
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Need special event gift bags? Lake Norman gift bags are available for your special event attendees with the Official Lake Norman Visitor’s Guide included along with specific attraction brochures upon request. The bags are perfect for providing your guests with area information at hotel check in so they’re ready to go when they arrive. If your hotel booking is within Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville, the gift bags are complimentary.
Contact VLN if interested in having your meeting, family reunion, or special event at Lake Norman. Travis Dancy Director of Sales 704.987.3300 tdancy@lakenorman.org
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