Lake Norman's Official Visitors' Guide 2015-2016

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PLAN A VISIT TO THE LAKE NORMAN AREA AND VISIT THE BEAUTIFUL, UNIQUE BIRKDALE VILLAGE. Birkdale Village is a one-stop shopping experience in an inviting atmosphere on a main street setting with the perfect combination of retail, office and residential units. The center has over 60 retail shops, 10 restaurants, service providers, a 16-screen theater and a one-of-a-kind interactive fountain. Its excellent merchant mix includes national tenants such as: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Total Wine & More, Victoria’s Secret, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, among others. For more information, visit BirkdaleVillage.net.

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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 2016.

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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VISIT LAKE NORMAN STAFF: Sally Ashworth

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

6 Visitor Center 8 Lake Norman Timeline

10 Weather 13 Transportation 15 Hotels 19 Restaurants 30 Beer & Wine 32 Lake Norman

35 Attractions Don’t Miss Stops Experience Lake Norman Lake Rental Activities Arts & Culture History & Heritage Shopping Golf Courses & Clubs Parks Annual Events

45 Events & Venues 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

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VISITOR CENTER

Visit Lake Norman Visitor Center Proudly serving Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville for 15 years Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

There are 21 amazing ambassadors that are eager to act as your own personal area information tour guides. Our Visitor Center offers a large range of free information and literature for your convenience and resource.

Lake Norman Novelties!

We offer Lake Norman merchandise that is sure to please Oakley products also available

Hats

Postcards

Keychains

Mugs

T-shirts

Stickers

Books

Hoodies

License Plates

Plus More!

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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

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

1959

n Ground broke on the project to begin building the lake

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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

n Lake Norman was completed. n Named after a retired Duke Power President Norman Atwater Cocke

2013 n Lake Norman celebrates 50 years

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WEATHER

Low: Upper 30s to 40s

What to pack: Light jackets, cardigans, capris, and a pair of jeans

Photo by Jillian Morrow

Festive Falls High: Upper 60s to Low 70s

Winter Wonderland Low: Lower to Mid 20s

What to pack: Winter coats, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, and long pants or leggings

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High: Upper 40s

Blooming Spring Low: Upper 50s

What to pack: Light rain jackets, capris, cardigans, short-to mid- length dresses and skirts

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High: Upper 70s

High: Upper 80s to 90s

Low: Lower to Mid-60s

What to pack: Tank tops, sundresses and skirts, shorts, sunglasses, sunscreen, and sandals

Photo by Connie Trollinger

Sun-kissed Summers

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Join the Circle!

Have the time of your life in the prime of your life!

If you’re 50 or better, join the Circle for just $15 a year.

Benefits include: • Prescription Drug Discounts • Health and Wellness Talks • Hearing Care Discounts and Screenings • Vision Care Discounts • Travel Opportunities • Dental Discounts • Fellowship, Fun & Lifelong Learning • Personal Emergency Response • Health and Fitness Classes Senior Circle meets at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center the first Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m.

For more information, or to join, visit SeniorCircle.com, or call Lake Norman Regional Medical Center at 704-660-4859.

Come learn what joining the Circle can do for you.

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital’s medical staff.

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Dula Real Estate

SERVING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS & TENANTS

Welcome to our Growing Area!

Our Principal has Over 20 Years’ Experience in Lake Norman Area Commercial Real Estate, including sales & leasing of: • Michael Waltrip Racing HQ • Davidson Cotton Mill • Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union • The Former Palace Theatre • Numerous Office Condo Sales and Office Leases

Need Commercial Real Estate Help?

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TRANSPORTATION

Get to Lake Norman

Getting you to and from the most premier areas around the lake!

Airport

Davidson

Charlotte Douglas International Airport 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy.

Charlotte, NC 28028 704.359.4013 www.charlotteairport.com

Charlotte Taxi 704.905.2761

Transportation & Taxi Services

Car-olina Car Service 704.589.1550

Huntersville AAA Carolinas 704.897.0580

Go the Distance

Mileage Chart of Nearby Attractions (from VLN, Cornelius)

Enterprise Rent-A-Car 704.766.1545

Birkdale Village . . . . . . . .4 miles

Cornelius

International Cab Company 704.226.7531

Charlotte International Airport . .24 miles

Destination Unlimited Limousines 704.655.7433

Yellow Cab Authorized Driver of Huntersville 704.351.6106

Charlotte Motor Speedway . . . . . .19 miles

Davidson Village Inn Pedicab and Bike Rentals

Discovery Place Kids . . . 7 miles

Lake Norman Airport Taxi 704.662.0834 LKN Shuttle 704.576.2763 Master Transportation 704.618.1259 Platinum Limousines of NC 704.728.3467 Ragin’ Uptown Party Charters 704.451.7433 Step n Out Limousine & Taxi Service 704.526.7767

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.

Davidson College . . . . . . .3 miles

Duke Energy’s Energy Explorium . . . . . . 7 miles Lake Norman State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 miles Latta Plantation Nature Preserve . . . . . . 11 miles Ramsey Creek Park . . . . .2 miles Uptown Charlotte . . . . .19 miles

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HOTELS

Stay Awhile

Our hotel accommodations will make you feel at home P – PET FRIENDLY F - FITNESS CENTER PL – INDOOR/OUTDOOR POOL C – COMP WIFI B – FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

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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. 704.896.0660 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 16805 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 www.hotelplanner.com/hotels/13326/ Reservations-Huntersville-Inn-Suites

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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 Rd. 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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• Fully equipped kitchens • Free wi-fi • Fitness center • Free guest laundry • Candlewood Cupboard (for meals, snacks & more) • Walking distance to Birkdale Village

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P: 704.949.4900 16700 Kenton Drive Huntersville, NC 28078 www.marriott.com/cltln

On Site Restaurant, Bar, & Starbucks!

P: 704.584.0000 16830 Kenton Drive Huntersville, NC 28078 www.marriott.com/cltrn

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!

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RESTAURANTS

Time to Dine

Area eateries satisfy all tastes

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Irish Cue 19507 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.6904 www.facebook.com/irishcue $$ Jack’s Corner Tap 8301-1 Magnolia Estates Dr. 704.892.4433 www.jackscornertaplkn.com $-$$ 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 $-$$

North Harbor Club in Davidson

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.therustyrudder.net $$

Davidson (Exit 30)

Matt’s Chicago Dog 19732 One Norman Blvd.

704.892.5005 www.eatatmatts.com $

Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails 19918 North Cove Rd. 704.655.2727 www.altonskitchen.com $$-$$$

Mojo’s Grill and Pub 19901 Holiday Ln. 704.438.9777 www.mojosgrillandpub.com $

Big Bite’z Grill 20430 West Catawba Ave. 704.895.7728 www.bigbitez.com $

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs 17029 Kenton Dr. 704.896.2886 www.nathansfamous.com $

Bruegger’s Bagels 20619 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.3199 www.brueggers.com $

Pop’s Barbeque 19901 South Main St. 704.997.2478 $

North Harbor Club 100-D North Harbor Pl. 704.896.5559 www.northharborclub.com $$-$$$

Choplin’s 19700 One Norman Blvd.

704.892.4800 www.choplinsrestaurant.com $$

Saeed’s Bar and Grill 20832 Catawba Ave. 704.896.3633 www.facebook.com/ SaeedsKaraokeBarandGrill $

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CookHouse Restaurant 20936 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.895.2250 www.facebook.com/pages/ Cookhouse $

The Pearl Grill & Deli 19501 West Catawba Ave. 980.228.7591 www.thepearleventsnc.com $-$$

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/pages/AlsBar-Grille $

Fork!

20517 North Main St. 704.655.7465 www.forkdining.com $$-$$$ Fresh Chef Kitchen 20609 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.4999 www.freshchefkitchen.com $$

The Wine Cellar 19712 One Norman Blvd.

704.895.3292 www.winecellarlkn.com $$ Waffle House 20130 Catawba Ave. 704.895.3223 www.wafflehouse.com $

Galway Hooker Irish Pub 17044 Kenton Dr. 704.895.1782 www.galwayhookerpub.com $$-$$$

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Davidson (Exit 30)

Brickhouse Tavern 209 Delburg St. 704.987.2022 www.brickhousetavern.com $$ Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse 215 South Main St. 704.237.3246 www.flatirononmain.com $$-$$$ Kindred Restaurant 131 North Main St. 980.231.5000 www.kindreddavidson.com $$ Restaurant X 408 South Main St. 704.892.9369 www.restaurantx-davidson.com $$

The Soda Shop 104 South Main St. 704.896.7743 www.davidsonsodashop.com $ Famous Toastery 101 North Main St. 704.655.2778 www.toastcafeonline.com $-$$ Summit Coffee 128 South Main St. 704.895.9090 www.summitcoffee.com $

Huntersville (Exit 23) Café 100 100 Huntersville-Concord Rd. 704.875.7840 www.thecafe100.com $

The Egg at Davidson 231 Griffith St. 704.987.1885 www.theeggrestaurants.com $

Five Guys 9826 Gilead Rd. 704.992.2033 www.fiveguys.com $

The Pickled Peach 202 South Main St. 704.765.2190 www.thepickledpeach.com $$

Harvey’s Bar and Grille Huntersville 13812 Cinnabar Pl. 704.947.5080 www.harveyslkn.com $$

FORK! in Cornelius 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 $

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Fox and Hound Pub & Grille 8711 Lindholm Dr. 704.895.4504 www.foxandhound.com/ restaurantinfo.aspx?location=fox--hound-huntersville $-$$ Hickory Tavern Birkdale 9526 Birkdale Crossing Dr. 704.897.8490 www.thehickorytavern.com $ International House of Pancakes (IHOP) 16815 Caldwell Creek Dr. 704.987.3295 www.ihop.com $ Killington’s Restaurant and Pub 10010 Rose Commons Dr. 704.948.3770 www.killingtons.com $ Longhorn Steakhouse 16641 Statesville Rd. 704.895.3488 www.longhornsteakhouse.com $$-$$$ Kindred in Davidson Lupie’s Café 101 South Old Statesville Rd. 704.948.3959 www.lupiescafe.net $

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar 8625 Lindholm Dr. 704.237.4055 www.baddaddysburgerbar.com $$

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/pages/BagelBin-Deli $

Showmars Restaurant 9605 Sherrill Estates Rd. 704.895.6199 www.showmars.com $ The Original New York Bagels 9810 Gilead Rd. 704.948.7668 www.theoriginalnewyorkbagels. com $ Waffle House 14106 Statesville Rd. 704.875.8980 www.wafflehouse.com $

Huntersville (Exit 25)

Arnie’s Tavern 16500 Birkdale Common Pkwy.

704.895.8058 www.birkdale.com/arnies-tavern $

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 86301-1A Lindholm Dr. 704.987.1779 www.dresslersrestaurant.com $$-$$$ Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse 16609 Statesville Rd. 704.237.4387 www.duckworths.com $-$$

Mickey and Mooch 9723 Sam Furr Rd. 704.895.6654 www.mickeyandmooch.com/ lake-norman $$-$$$ Outback Steakhouse 16400 Northcross Dr. 704.895.1888 www.outbacksteakhouse.com $$ Red Rocks Café 8712 Lindholm Dr. 704.892.9999 www.redrockscafe.com $$-$$$ Smoke Modern Barbeque 16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

704.896.0233 www.smokemodernbbq.com $$ T. Mac 8700 Sam Furr Rd. 704.897.1315 www.tacomac.com $-$$ The Melting Pot 16625 Statesville Rd. 704.987.2201 www.meltingpot.com/charlottelake-norman/specials $$-$$$ Zoe’s Kitchen 16735 Cranlyn Rd. 704.655.2636 www.zoeskitchen.com $-$$

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Asian Cornelius (Exit 28)

Asiana Fusion Sushi 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.8827 www.asianafusionsushi.com $-$$ Dragon Buffet Chinese Restaurant 20430 West Catawba Ave. 704.895.8388 $ Kobe Hero Japanese Steakhouse 20465 Chartwell Center Dr. 704.896.7778 www.kobeherolkn.com $ NY Chinese Restaurant 20121 North Main St. 704.896.6576 $-$$ Osaka Japanese and Chinese Restaurant 17115 Kenton Dr. 704.987.8980 www.osakacornelius.com $$ Peninsula China Bistro 19906 North Cove Rd. 704.987.2299 www.peninsulachinabistronc. com $$ Pho Nam 18059 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.9133 www.phonamvietnamese.com $ Sangam Indian Cuisine 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.655.9600 www.sangamindia.com $-$$ Sushi at the Lake 19732 One Norman Blvd.

704.987.8080 www.sushiatthelake.com $$-$$$ 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.fusion108huntersvillenc. com $$ Jin Jin 14231 Market Square Dr. 704.875.0027 www.jinjinchinese.com $ Noodletasia 14211 Reese Blvd.

704.992.2255 www.noodletasiatogo.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 $-$$ Dragon Express 9815 Sam Furr Rd. 704.655.8999 www.facebook.com/ dragonexpressnc $ eeZ Fusion and Sushi 16925 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

704.892.4242 www.eezfusion.com $$$ House of Taipei 16500 Northcross Dr. 704.987.7997 www.houseoftaipei.com $$ Kabuto Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar 16516 Northcross Dr. 704.655.0077 www.kabutolakenorman.com $$-$$$

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar in Huntersville Ming Garden 16610 West Catawba Ave. 704.896.2226 www.viewmenu.com/minggarden $ 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)

Honey Baked Ham Company and Café 20609 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.892.9592 www.honeybakedonline.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 $

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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 $-$$ Sweet Frog Yogurt 20545 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.7760 www.sweetfrogyogurt.com $

Davidson (Exit 30) Eez Fusion & Sushi in Huntersville Subway 20430 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.6728 www.subway.com $

Panera Bread 9905 Knockando Dr. 704.655.1255 www.panerabread.com $

Davidson (Exit 30)

Subway 9121 Sam Furr Rd. 704.896.9778 www.subway.com $

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)

Which Which? 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.brustersicecream.com $ Carolina Cones 20801 North Main St. 704.892.8190 www.facebook.com/pages/ Carolina-Cones Closed Winters $

Jason’s Deli 16639 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

704.895.2505 www.jasonsdeli.com $

Just Baked Cupcakes & Coffee 19901 South Main St. 704.892.3350 www.facebook.com/ justbakedcupcakes $

Jimmy John’s 9525 Birkdale Crossing Dr. 704.896.0600 www.jimmyjohns.com $

Maddy’s Fatty’s Bakery 19905 West Catawba Ave. 704.439.0996 www.maddysfattys.com $

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt 202 South Main St. 704.892.0604 www.benjerry.com/davidson $ Davidson Chocolate Company 610 Jetton St. 704.896.7245 www.davidsonchocolate.com $ TCBY 610 Jetton St. 704.892.3747 www.tcby.com $

Huntersville (Exit 23) Baskin Robbins 10310 Wilmington St. 704.948.5454 www.baskinrobbins.com $ 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 $ 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 $$

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TCBY 16916 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

704.987.2262 www.tcby.com $

Huntersville (Exit 25)

Fast Food

Burger King 16800 Caldwell Creek Dr. 704.896.7895 www.bk.com $

Cornelius (Exit 28)

Bojangles’ 20214 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.2705 www.bojangles.com $ Kentucky Fried Chicken 20220 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.5700 www.kfc.com $ McDonald’s 20500 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.892.8791 www.mcdonalds.com $ Starbucks 19722 Lake Norman Cove Dr. 704.895.6066 www.starbucks.com $ Taco Bell 20329 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.6494 www.tacobell.com $ Tenders Fresh Food 18341 Statesville Rd. 704.895.6017 www.tendersfreshfood.com $ Wendy’s 20410 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.8921 www.wendys.com $

Huntersville (Exit 23)

Bojangles’ 9145 Sam Furr Rd. 704.896.7500 www.bojangles.com $

Chick-fil-A 16915 Statesville Rd. 704.892.0071 www.chick-fil-a.com $ McDonald’s 16834 Statesville Rd. 704.896.4930 www.mcdonalds.com $ Smoothie King 16933 Kaufinger St. 704.987.1431 www.smoothieking.com $ Starbucks 16846 B Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

704.892.2557 www.starbucks.com $ Starbucks 9932 Knockando Ln. 704.892.1063 www.starbucks.com $ Taco Bell 106 Statesville Rd. 704.875.9723 www.tacobell.com $ Wendy’s 14139 Statesville Rd. 704.948.9055 www.wendys.com $

Cookout 425 Huntersville Gateway Blvd.

704.875.0077 www.cookout.com $

Zaxby’s 16601 Statesville Rd. 704.997.6228 www.zaxbys.com $

Hardees 14101 Statesville Rd. 704.875.0290 www.hardees.com $

Italian

McDonald’s 14220 Boren St. 704.875.9020 www.mcdonalds.com $

Brooklyn South Pizzeria 19400 Jetton Rd. 704.896.2928 www.brooklynsouthpizzeria.com $

Starbucks 9832 Gilead Rd. 704.948.4278 www.starbucks.com $

Derado’s Italian Gourmet Market 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr. 704.237.3382 www.derados.com $-$$

Cornelius (Exit 28)

Domino’s Pizza 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.897.8888 www.dominos.com $ Ferrucci’s Old Tyme Italian Market 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.3190 www.ferruccis.com $ Mama’s Pizza Express 19741 South Main St. 704.892.3305 www.mamaspizzaexpress.com $ Pizza Hut 20300 West Catawba Ave. 704.896.0160 www.pizzahut.com $ 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 $$ Davidson Pizza Company 300 Mock Rd. 704.237.4019 www.davidsonpizza.com $ Fuel Pizza 402 South Main St. 704.655.3835 www.fuelpizza.com $ Il Bosco Ristorante & Bar 127 Depot St. 704.987.1388 www.ilboscoristorante.com $$-$$$

Huntersville (Exit 23) 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 $-$$

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Zapata’s Cantina Mexican Restaurant 19905 West Catawba Ave. 704.987.8890 www.zapatasrestaurant.com $-$$

Davidson (Exit 30) Carrburritos 445 South Main St. 704.237.3040 www.carrburritos.com $

Mestizo Contemporary Mexican Cuisine 121 N Main St. 704.997.5933 www. mestizocontemporarymexican. com $$

Huntersville (Exit 23) Prosciutto’s Pizzeria & Pub in Cornelius Mama Mia Too 101 Maxwell Ave. 704.875.0575 www.mamamiatoo.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 North Old Statesville Rd. 704.875.8686 www.romanellosnc.com $ Tony’s Pizza 9548 Mount Holly-Huntersville Rd. 704.394.5677 www.tonysbigpizza.com $-$

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 $

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 $ Three Amigos Mexican Grill and Cantina 13016 Eastfield Rd. 704.947.8900 www.threeamigoscharlotte.com $-$$ Verde Mexican & Nuevo Latin Fusion 9818 Gilead Rd. 704.274.9192 www.facebook.com/ VerdeMexican $$-$$$

Huntersville (Exit 25)

Vinyl Pi 15906 Old Statesville Rd. 704.992.1781 www.thevinylpi.com $

La Unica Mexican Restaurant 16203 Northcross Dr. 704.895.5378 www.launicahuntersville.com $

Mexican

Moe’s Southwest Grille 16933 Kaufinger St. 704.896.2206 www.moes.com $

Cornelius (Exit 28)

El Paraiso 20700 North Main St. 704.896.6064 www.paraisorestaurant.com $-$$

Qdoba Mexican Grill 16926 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

704.892.2818 www.qdoba.com $

El Toro Mexican Bar & Grille 20930 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.997.2534 www.eltoromexicangrillandbar. com $

Taxco Mexican Grill 9719 Sam Furr Rd. 704.655.0566 www.taxcomexicangrill.com $-$$

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BEER & WINE

Primal Brewery in Huntersville

Breweries & Wineries Abound No matter your taste, you’ll find something to sip here Breweries & Beer Cornelius

Davidson

Davidson Beverage Company 432 South Main St. 704.255.6232 www.davidsonbeverage.com

Ass Clown Brewing Company 10620 Bailey Rd. 704.995.7767 www.assclownbrewery.com

The Cabin 400 A North Harbor Place Dr. 704.765.9154 www.facebook.com/thecabinlkn

Bayne Brewing Company 19507 W Catawba Ave. 704.897.6426 www.baynebrewing company.com

Huntersville

D9 Brewing Company 11138-C Treynorth Dr. 704.457.9368 www.d9brewing.com Cornelius Drafthouse Bottle Shop 19818-C North Cove Rd. 704.560.7874 www.corneliusdrafthouse.com Old Town Public House 21314 Catawba Ave. 980.231.5191 www.oldtownpublic.house

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.craftcarolina.com/ primal-brewing

Nearby

Lake Norman Brewing Company 159 Barley Park Ln., Mooresville 704.660.1182 www.lakenorman brewingcompany.com

Wine Shops & Wineries Cornelius

Corks and Canvas 10501 Bailey Rd. 704.575.8543 www.corksandcanvas paintingparties.com The Cork and Cask 9624 Bailey Rd. 704.765.5490 www.thecorkandcasknc.com Lake Norman Winery 10508 Bailey Rd. 704.840.2116 www.lknwinery.com Sip and Savor 18047 West Catawba Ave. 704.879.2213 www.sipandsavor.biz The Wine Cellar 19712 One Norman Blvd.

704.895.3292 www.winecellarlkn.com

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Wine and Design 18059 West Catawba Ave. 704.608.9257 www.wineanddesignus.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 Daveste Vineyards 155 Lytton Farm Rd., Troutman 704.528.3882 www.daveste.com

Photo by Jillian Morrow

Nearby

Wine on Lake Norman’s shores

Lake Norman Is Craft Beer Country!

A Craft Beer Lover’s Paradise…

Cork and Cask is a craft beer, boutique wine, high-end spirit, vinyl spinnin’ pub with a tasty menu of bar grub. Dog friendly patio, weekly specials, events, craft beer on tap, beer and wine bottle shop, etc. Like our motto says, “Better Living Through Better Beverages” M-Thurs 4-11 F-S 4-12 Closed Sunday

704.765.5490 9624 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC 28078

Featuring a retail craft beer store with over 300 craft beers, as well as a selection of wine. Our tasting bar features six rotating taps, cold singles, and wine by the glass.

Sip on your favorite while shopping, or relaxing at the bar or on the sofa. Enjoy TV, wifi, and light background music.

Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12pm- 5pm

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Memberships Available Open Tuesday - Sunday Your child can be a firefighter, a chef or an explorer.

Kids engage in rich play experiences that value imagination, fun and learning.

Mommy a&msMe Progr

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Birthday Parties

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ATTRACTIONS

So Much to See & Do

Lake Norman offers a variety of adventures

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Don’t Miss These Exciting Stops in Lake Norman 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 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 Michael Waltrip Racing 20310 Chartwell Center Dr. 704.655.9550 www.michaelwaltripracing.com My Aloha Paddle & Surf 17505 West Catawba Ave. 704.526.8432 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 102 North Main St. 704.894.2374 www.davidson.edu Davidson Community Players 307 Armour St. 704.892.7953 www.davidsoncommunity players.org Duffy Electric Boats of Lake Norman 200 North Harbor Pl. 704.826.5401 www.duffylkn.com

Duffy Electric Boats of Lake Norman in Davidson 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

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 Carolina Raptor Center 6000 Sample Rd. 704.875.6521 www.carolinaraptorcenter.org Carolina Renaissance Festival 16445 Poplar Tent Rd. 704.896.5544 www.carolina.renfestinfo.com Discovery Place KIDS 105 Gilead Rd. 704.372.6261 www.huntersville. discoveryplacekids.org

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.craftcarolina.com/ primal-brewing Spare Time Bowling 16317 Statesville Rd. 704.892.7177 www.northcrosslanes.com

Duke Energy’s Energy Explorium 13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 980.875.5600 www.duke-energy.com/ visitor-centers/ee-aboutthe-energyexplorium.asp Historic Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Rd. 704.875.2312 www.lattaplantation.org Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd. 704.875.3113 www.ruralhill.net

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 tour, 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.

D9 Brewing Company 11138-C Treynorth Dr., Cornelius 704.457.9368 www.d9brewing.com

A very nice casual/formal entertaining space connected to an active American Craft Brewery.

Michael Waltrip Racing 20310 Chartwell Center Dr., Cornelius 704.655.9550 www.michaelwaltripracing.com American Academy of Applied Forensics at CPCC 11920 Verhoeff Dr., Huntersville 704.330.4223 www.cpcc.edu/aaaf

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

Meet 25 species of raptors as you walk the 3/4 mile Raptor Trail at Carolina Raptor Center. Choose any of these fantastic tours: Selfguided 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.

Fans are welcome to tour a working multi-car race shop and get a unique behind the scenes perspective of all the components involved in the development and production of today’s NASCAR race cars.

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.

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.

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.

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Lake Rental Activities My Aloha Paddle & Surf in Cornelius

Yachta Yachta Yachta Charters 18501 Harbor Light Blvd.

704.892.0991 www.yachtayachtayachta.com

Davidson

Duffy Electric Boats of Lake Norman 200 North Harbor Pl. 704.826.5401 www.duffylkn.com Moose Paddleboard Company 3380 Merchant Ln. 980.200.0186 www.moosepaddleboard company.com

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. 704.892.3223 www.morningstarmarinas. com/kings-point My Aloha Paddle & Surf 17505 West Catawba Ave. 704.526.8432 www.standuplkn.com Premier Boat Rentals 18919 Catawba Ave. 704.743.8975 www.thelakecalls.com

Arts & Culture Cornelius

Brick Row Gallery 21325 Catawba Ave. 704.765.1794 www.facebook.com/ brickrowcornelius Corks and Canvas 10501 Bailey Rd. 704.575.8543 www.corksandcanvas paintingparties.com

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

Cornelius Arts Center 19725 Oak St. 704.896.8823 www.cornelius.org/ index.aspx?NID=125

Sanctuary of Davidson Fine Art Gallery 108 South Main St. 704.892.0044 www.sanctuaryofdavidson.com

The Warehouse Performing Arts Center 9216 Westmoreland Rd. 704.619.0429 www.warehousepac.com

Van Every/Smith Galleries 315 North Main St. 704.894.2519 www.davidsoncollegeart galleries.org

Davidson

Whistling Swan Gallery 202 South Main St. 704.896.8559 www.whistling-swan.com

Belk Visual Arts Center 315 North Main St. 704.894.2519 www.davidson.edu/about/ facilities/arts-and-culture/ visual-arts-center Davidson College Sculpture Garden 100 North Main St. 704.894.2519 www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries. org/collection/campus-sculpture

Davidson Community Players in Davidson

Huntersville

Davidson Community Players 307 Armour St. 704.892.7953 www.davidsoncommunity players.org

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. 704.896.5544 www.royalfaires.com/carolina

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Foster’s Frame & Art Gallery 403 North Old Statesville Rd. 704.948.1750

Huntersville Arts & Cultural Center 109 South Old Statesville Rd. 704.766.2220 www.huntersville.org/ Departments/ParksRecreation/ Facilities/IndoorFacilities.aspx

Meg Art Pottery Painting 15940 Northcross Dr. 704.896.5211 www.meg-art.com

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.exploredavidsonnc.com/ wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ Cotton-Mill.pdf

Ghost Walk of Davidson 104 South Main St. 704.928.5452 www.facebook.com/pages/ Ghost-Walk-Of-Davidson-NC 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 Duke Energy’s Explorium 13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 980.875.5600 www.duke-energy.com/ visitor-centers/ee-aboutthe-energyexplorium.asp Historic Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Rd. 704.875.2312 www.lattaplantation.org

Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville 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 For more historic locations in Huntersville: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission 2100 Randolph Rd. Charlotte 704.376.9115 www.cmhpf.org

Shopping Cornelius

Downtown Cornelius 21325 Catawba Ave. www.cornelius.org Jetton Village 19815 North Cove Rd. www.shopjettonvillage.com Kenton Place 17105 Kenton Dr. www.kentonplacelkn.com Magnolia Estates Plaza 8231 Magnolia Estates Dr. Shops at Fresh Market 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd.

Birkdale Village in Huntersville

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Shops at Oak Street Mill 19725 Oak St. Shops on the Green Corner of Torrence Chapel Road & Knox Rd.

Davidson

Davidson Commons 536 Jetton St. Davidson Farmer’s Market South Main St. & Jackson St. 704.400.0880 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

Northcross Shopping Center 9751 Sam Furr Rd. www.shopnorthcross.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 Grower’s Market 200 Gilead Rd. 704.766.2220 www.huntersville.org

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 Peninsula Yacht Club Private 18501 Harbor Light Blvd.

704.765.1043 www.peninsulayacht.com

Parks Waterfront

Blythe Landing 15901 NC Hwy 73, Huntersville Jetton Park 19000 Jetton Rd., Cornelius Ramsey Creek Park 18441 Nantz Rd., Cornelius Public Swimming Beach Coming Summer 2016

Davidson

River Run Golf and Country Club Private 19125 River Falls Dr. 704.892.4633 www.riverruncc.com

Huntersville

Birkdale Golf Club Public 16500 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

704.895.8038 www.birkdale.com

Robbins Park 17738 West Catawba Ave. Swaney Point K-9 Park 18441 Nantz Rd. Smithville Park 19710 South Ferry St.

NorthStone County Club Private 15801 NorthStone Dr. 704.948.4286 www.northstoneclub.com Skybrook Golf Club Public 14720 Northgreen Dr. 704.948.6611 www.skybrookgolf.com

Davidson

Ada Jenkins Athletic Field 212 Gamble St. Fisher Farm Park 21215 Shearer Rd.

Torrence Chapel Park 21309 Torrence Chapel Rd.

Lake Davidson Nature Preserve 750 Jetton St.

Cornelius

Westmoreland Athletic Complex 8430 Westmoreland Rd.

McEver Field 626 South St.

Legion Park 21214 Legion St.

For more information on the listed parks above, visit www.cornelius.org.

Roosevelt Wilson Park 420 Griffith St.

Bailey Road Park 11536 Bailey Rd.

Parham Gateway Park 414 Davidson Gateway Dr.

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Preserve Dog Park 330 O’Henry Ave. 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.

Greenway Park Corner of Greenway and Dallas Dr. Hambright Park Hambright Rd.

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Bradford Park 17005 Davidson Concord Rd.

Jetton Park in Cornelius

Holbrook Park 100 Sherwood Dr.

North Mecklenburg Park 16131 Old Statesville Rd.

Huntersville Athletic Park 11720 Verhoeff Dr.

Richard Barry Memorial Park 13707 Beatties Ford Rd.

Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd.

Waymer Park 14200 Holbrooks Rd.

McDowell Creek Greenway 8925 Townley Rd.

Nearby

Lake Norman State Park 759 State Park Rd., Troutman, NC 28166 Waterfront - Public Swimming Beach

For more information on the listed parks above, visit www.huntersville.org

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There’s something for everyone throughout the year ■ January

■ February

Valentine Sweetheart Tours, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville Black History Month Events in Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville

■ March

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

■ April

April is for Arts in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville Gallery Crawl, Trolley Stops, Davidson Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games, Rural Hill, 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

■ May

Farmer’s Markets in Davidson and Huntersville Concerts on the Green, Downtown Davidson Village Green, Davidson Movies in the Park, North Meck Park, Huntersville Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Race, Ramsey Creek Park, Cornelius

Photo by Jeff Dubinsky

Annual New Year’s Day First Footin’ Hike and 5 Miler, Rural Hill, Huntersville Civil War Homefront and Winter Quarters, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville

NC Brewers & Music Festival at Rural Hill in Huntersville

National Tourism Week, VLN Visitor Center, Cornelius NC Brewer’s & Music Festival, Rural Hill, Huntersville Lake Norman Beer Festival, Galway Hooker, Cornelius Hello Huntersville, Downtown Huntersville Fan Festival, Michael Waltrip Racing, Cornelius NASCAR All-Star Challenge/Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord Memorial Day Events in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville

■ Summertime

Favorites

Farmer’s Markets in Davidson and Huntersville Live Music & Concerts Series, Birkdale Village, Huntersville Concerts on the Green, Downtown Davidson Village Green, Davidson Outdoor Cinema Series, Cornelius Parks Warrior Dash, Rural Hill, Huntersville Pan for Gold, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville Firecracker 5K, Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics, Huntersville Fourth of July Celebrations in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville Movies in the Park, North Meck Park, Huntersville Symphony Concerts, EnergyExplorium, Visit Lake Norman 43

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Huntersville & Bailey Road Park, Cornelius National Night Out Events in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville Civil War Reenactment, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville

■ September

The Amazing Maize Maze, Rural Hill, Huntersville Movies in the Park, North Meck Park, Huntersville Revolutionary War Reenactment, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville Chiquita Classic, River Run Country Club, Davidson Denver Days Festival, Downtown Denver

■ October

The Amazing Maize Maze, Rural Hill, Huntersville Davidson Community Players, Don’t Cry For Me, Margaret Mitchell, Armour Street Theatre, Davidson 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 Ghost Tales in the Dark, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville Halloween Hoot-n-Howl, Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt, Birkdale Village, Huntersville Civil War Ghost Walk, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville Fall Harvest Run 5K & Pumpkin Dash, Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics, Huntersville Halloween Event, Rural Hill, Huntersville Downtown Halloween March, Downtown Davidson

■ November

The Amazing Maize Maze, Rural Hill, Huntersville Carolina Renaissance Festival, Poplar

Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville

Tent Marketplace, Huntersville Davidson Community Players, Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr., Armour Street Theatre, Davidson Sheepdog Trials & Dog Festival, Rural Hill, Huntersville Santa Arrival & Tree Lighting, Birkdale Village, Huntersville A Plantation Christmas, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville

■ December

Davidson Community Players, A Christmas Story, Armour Street Theatre, Davidson Christmas in Davidson, Downtown Main Street, Davidson North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade, Cornelius and Davidson Holiday Celebration, Cornelius Town Hall, Cornelius Annual Barefoot Tournament, LN Marina, Sherrills Ford Christmas Flotilla & Lights Parade, Lake Norman and Rusty Rudder, Cornelius Huntersville Half Marathon & 5K, Birkdale Village, Huntersville A Huntersville Christmas, Downtown Huntersville A Candlelight Christmas, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville Lighted Boat Parade, Lake Norman and Peninsula Yacht Club, Cornelius Carolina Christmas, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord Christmas Wonderland of Lights, Zootastic Park, Troutman

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EVENTS & VENUES

You’re Welcome Here Come celebrate & congregate in the Lake Norman area

River Run Country Club in Davidson Visit Lake Norman 45

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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 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 Visit Lake Norman today and let us coach you to the finish line for your next sporting event.

Visit Lake Norman 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

Bradford Park in Huntersville

• Assistance in securing volunteers • Assistance with event registration • On-site visitor services booth CONTACT: Travis Dancy Director of Sales 704.937.3300 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! VLN services include 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

Need wedding gift bags?

Hotel accommodation needs?

Contact VLN if interested in having your wedding at Lake Norman.

VLN’s complimentary hotel lead service secures the lowest competitive rates by having 19 hotels bid for your wedding group’s business. Hotel leads outline your wedding group’s specific hotel accommodation needs.

Customized Lake Norman wedding gift bags are available for your wedding group and the Official Lake Norman Visitor’s Guide is included. They can be given to your guests upon hotel check-in. 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.

Travis Dancy Director of Sales 704.987.3300 tdancy@lakenorman.org

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Families have fun gathering at Lake Norman

Family Reunions, Special Events and 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

Hotel accommodation needs?

VLN’s complimentary hotel lead service secures the lowest competitive rates by having 19 hotels bid for your meeting group’s

business. Hotel leads outline your meeting group’s specific hotel accommodation needs.

Need special event gift bags?

Lake Norman gift bags are available for your special event guests and the Official Lake Norman Visitor’s Guide is included. They can be given to your guests upon hotel check-in.

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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