Lake Norman's Official Visitors Guide

OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE

LAKE NORMAN NORTH CAROLINA

CORNELIUS

DAVIDSON

HUNTERSVILLE

WELCOME TO LAKE NORMAN THE LAKESIDE OF CHARLOTTE

Nestled on the banks of beautiful Lake Norman are the unique towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville presenting a wide array of leisure amenities for visitors including outdoor adventure, art, history and shopping.

From Lake Norman, you may enjoy the ease of traveling anywhere in the state, with Charlotte being just 20 miles south while the mountains and coast are a short drive away. Whatever your desire, find it in Lake Norman.

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03 VISITOR CENTER 04 WEATHER 05 TRANSPORTATION 07 TIMELINE 08 PLACES TO WATCH THE SUNSET 10 FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART 12 DOG-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES 14 THINGS TO DO

Arts & Culture Entertainment

Escape Rooms

Golf Courses & Clubs

History & Heritage

Lake Rental Activities Parks

Race Shop

Shooting Range Shopping Tours

20 MAP 22 ULTIMATE LAKE NORMAN TO DO LIST 24 ANNUAL EVENTS 26 RESTAURANTS 33 BEER & WINE 34 HOTELS 36 GROUP RESOURCES

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Sporting Events Weddings

Family Reunions, Special Events,

and Meetings

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FOLLOW US @VisitLakeNorman

CAPTURE LAKE NORMAN PHOTO CONTEST

These are the top three photo contest winners. Discover more contest images throughout this guide and post your photos with the hashtag #capturelkn for your chance to be featured next year!

ABOUT THE COVER The cover features locals preparing to sail out of Peninsula Yacht Club

1 Justin Potter

2 Serge Skiba

3 Ted Chaffman

VISIT LAKE NORMAN Executive Director Sally Ashworth Director of Sales Travis Dancy Operations & Marketing Director Cyndi Bartley Graphic Designer Jennie Leng Visitor Services & Marketing Coordinator Rodrigo Carreon

19900 West Catawba Ave, Suite 102 Cornelius, NC 28031 (704) 987-3300 visitorcenter@lakenorman.org VisitLakeNorman.org

VISITOR CENTER VISIT LAKE NORMAN VISITOR CENTER

Proudly serving Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville for 17 years

There are over 20 amazing ambassadors eager to act as your own personal area information guide. Our visitor center is the one stop shop for all things Lake Norman along with area and business information.

LAKE NORMAN NOVELTIES

Offering Lake Norman merchandise that is sure to please!

Oakley Apparel T-shirts Hoodies Photography Hats Keychains Stickers Postcards Mugs Pint glasses Wine glasses Coasters Magnets Books License Plates Ornaments Puzzles & More

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WEATHER PAC K I N G G U I D E

Photo by Abbey Wade

Photo by Ted Chaffman

what you need

SUMMER (June - September)

HIGH: Upper 70s LOW: Upper 50s

HIGH: Upper 80s to 90s LOW: Lower to mid 60s

Light jacket, capris, and short to mid-length dresses or skirts

Tank tops, sundresses, skirts, shorts, and sunscreen

Photo by Eloise Morano

Photo by Wayne Atkinson

SPRING (March - June)

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FALL (September - December)

WINTER (December - March)

HIGH: Upper 60s to low 70s LOW: Upper 30s to 40s

HIGH: Upper 40s LOW: Lower to mid 20s

Light jacket, cardigan, capris, and long pants or leggings

Winter coat, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, and jeans

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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 Masters Transportation (704) 618-1259 Platinum Limousines (704) 728-3467

DAVIDSON Car-olina Car Service (704) 589-1548 Charlotte Taxi (704) 325-9999

HUNTERSVILLE AAA Carolinas (704) 897-0580 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (704) 766-1545 International Cab Co. (704) 226-7531 Davidson Village Inn Pedicab & 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 or a full-day bicycle rental for $20.

Go the Distance Mileage Chart of Nearby Attractions (from VLN, Cornelius)

Birkdale Village...................4 mi Charlotte Douglas Int’l Airport..........24 mi Charlotte Motor Speedway..........19 mi Cowans Ford Dam......................7 mi Davidson College.................3 mi Discovery Place KIDS.......................7 mi Lake Norman State Park...........22 mi Latta Nature Preserve..............11 mi Ramsey Creek Park.......................2 mi Rural Hill..............11 mi Uptown Charlotte.............19 mi

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L AKE NORMAN

QUICK FACTS

• 520 miles of shoreline and 34 miles long • Mecklenburg, Iredell, Lincoln, and Catawba counties surround Lake Norman • Maximum depth of 130 feet • The lake is named after Norman Atwater Cocke, the former president of Duke Power, now Duke Energy

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TIMELINE

LAKE NORMAN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS Splash into the past of North Carolina’s Inland Sea

1837

Davidson College is established

Birthed the town of Davidson.

Ranked one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country

1873 Huntersville is incorporated Originally named Craighead, the town changes its name to Huntersville to honor a major landowner and cotton farmer named Robert Boston Hunter

1891 The town of Davidson College changes its name to Davidson

1893 Cornelius is founded

Named after Joseph Benjamin Cornelius, who funded the construction of a cotton mill in the area

2018 Davidson College Men’s Basketball team wins first A-10 Conference Championship

2016 Ramsey Creek Park opens Mecklenburg County’s first public swimming beach

2013 Lake Norman celebrates 50 years

1963 Cowans Ford Dam is completed creating the largest man-made body of fresh water in NC

1959 Ground breaks on the project to begin building the dam

1905 Cornelius is incorporated

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PLACE S T O WAT CH

THE SUNSET Sunsets combined with the charming surroundings of Lake Norman create a magical end to the day. Here are some of the best places to see one.

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ON THE LAKE The best way to see the warm sunset is on Lake Norman itself. There are several marinas for people to dock their boats or rent one for the day.

If you’re seeking an alternative to a boat, Aloha Paddle Sports offers a sunset paddle tour. This 90 minute guided tour is a local photographer’s favorite because of the picturesque landscape. If you don’t want to bring your camera on the water, not to worry, pictures of you and your group are included in the price of the tour!

AT A PARK Take in the gorgeous scenery at Ramsey Creek Park. The park’s 3 picnic shelters make for a soothing place to have a picnic with friends and family before the sky falls dark. This 43.7 acre waterfront park also features a swimming beach, dog park, boat launch access, docks, fishing piers, and scenic nature trails.

recommend Split Rock Trail (1.15 miles) or Buzzard Rock Trail (0.3 miles) for the best views of the lake.

If you don’t want to hike, there is a pier and picnic areas where you can go to take in the views. All of the parks open at dusk and close after sunset.

AT A RESTAURANT A waterfront restaurant boasting beautiful views of Lake Norman is Hello, Sailor. Sip one of their signature cocktails at their tiki bar or enjoy fantastic food on their multilevel patio. Both patios seem to transport you to a paradise by the lake.

North Harbor Club features a patio that allows diners to experience breathtaking views of the sunset.

For those who want to travel via boat, they offer a “dock-and-dine” service.

If you’re looking for a breathtaking sunset with an “island feel,” look no further than Jetton Park. This park is known for its sunning beach, bike and walking trails, picnic areas, and garden. Jetton Park is a wonderful place to spend the end of your day.

For a waterfront restaurant that showcases Lake Norman from every dining room, get a table at Port City Club. It’s fully enclosed patio is perfect for watching the sunset year-round, but during the summer, we love their gorgeous outdoor patio.

If you want to squeeze in some exercise while rewarding yourself with a sunset, visit the Latta Nature Preserve. The preserve is a 1,343acre park that runs along Mountain Island Lake and has many hiking trails perfect for walking along the lake as the sun goes down. We would

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FOR T HE YOU NG

AT HEART No matter how old you are, Lake Norman offers a variety of things to do for the young and young at heart.

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Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Family Fun Bucket List 1

Spark some creativity at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville. They believe play has the power to transfrom something as simple as water into a world full of new discoveries. From building castles to fixing race cars, there is plenty for you and your child to explore.

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Rent stand-up paddle boards or kayaks from Aloha Paddle Sports. They offer lessons, sunset paddle tours, full moon tours, and yoga on the water. Beginners are all welcome!

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Slip into a real-life adventure game at Out of Time Escape that challenges you to solve puzzles and find clues to escape a themed room within 60 minutes.

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Roll over to Spare Time Huntersville to play and eat with the family. They offer bowling, a restaurant, bar & lounge area, laser tag, and a game zone featuring over 50 state of the art games.

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W8less LKN will have you jumping with joy. Lake Norman’s first trampoline park includes a ninja obstacle course, 30 trampolines, and basketball goals so you can score a slam dunk!

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Take a walk on the wild side at Carolina Raptor Center, home to over 30 species of birds. From eagles to vultures to owls, see for yourself how the birds interact on a self-guided tour while learning some “fly” facts.

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Drive over to Lake Norman Mini Golf. This 18-hole golf course also features a laser maze, rock climbing wall, and Saz’s Snoballs to cool you down. This place will surely putt a smile on your face!

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Have game night at All Around Board Game Cafe. With 200+ games, you can play old classics or try something new. Food and beverages are available so you can snack while you play.

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Take a walk through Birkdale Village, an outdoor shopping center lined with shops and restaurants. You can also catch the latest film at Regal Birkdale Stadium. On a hot summer day, take the little ones to enjoy the splash pad.

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If you and the kids aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves, sign up for a class at AR Workshop for some DIY projects. You can create wooden signs, canvas pillows, wall hangings, and much more.

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D OG-FR I E ND LY

ACTIVITIES Who says you have to leave your furry friends behind?

Our canine companions are part of the family, so we’ve highlighted a few places they’ll feel right at home.

SWANEY POINTE K-9 PARK This off-leash dog park is located in Ramsey Creek Park and has 4 acres of fenced in sections for your big and small pooches to socialize! Ramsey Creek park also features a playground, swimming beach, and picnic areas. All Mecklenburg County dog parks open daily at 7:30 am (for you early risers) and close at sunset.

18441 Nantz Rd, Cornelius (980) 314-1001

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JETTON PARK Sitting right on the lake, Jetton Park has 104 acres of land and a 1.5 mile long walking trail. All dogs must be on a leash, but can stroll along on the shaded walking trail winding past the tennis courts and garden. To relax and unwind, rest under the gazebo or go down to the sunning beach to soak in the beautiful sights of Lake Norman.

19000 Jetton Rd, Cornelius (704) 896-9808

LUCKY DOG BARK & BREW Whether you’re a dog owner or dog lover, this place has everything you would want. It’s the area’s only indoor/ outdoor dog park with a sports bar where both you and your dog can play.

Unleash your dogs and let them roam free and socialize while you catch up with friends over a drink. If you don’t own a dog and need to release some stress, this is a great place to be. You can pet all the dogs your little heart desires without being judged. Other amenities include a sports themed boutique, dog-bathing salon, doggie day care and overnight boarding!

19607 Statesville Rd, Cornelius (704) 896-5550

LATTA NATURE PRESERVE As the county’s largest nature preserve in the area, you can expect to find many charming landmarks stretching over land on Mountain Island Lake. There are 16 miles of trails for hikers and nature enthusiasts to explore. Dogs can tag along for walks in the forests where they might see riders on horseback or squirrels and other wildlife.

6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville (980) 314-1129

area. Check out their Facebook page for more details about their schedule and truck location.

Various Locations (704) 750-9357

PRESERVE DOG PARK When your furry friend is getting antsy inside, you’ll definitely want to stop by the Preserve Dog Park to get the wiggles out! You will find a fully enclosed area for dogs of all sizes with a hiking trail and nature area surrounding the facility.

330 O’Henry Ave, Davidson (704) 892-3349 Lake Norman is also home to many dog-friendly restaurants, hotels, breweries, and stores. To ensure your fur babies can join you on activities and errands, be sure to call businessses ahead to confirm their store policies. For a full listing of parks, refer to page 18.

YAPPY HOUR BAKERY The area’s first dog treat truck is at your service! This dog bakery on wheels offers fresh, preservative free treats, cakes, ice cream, and jerky which are also sold at a number of businesses around the Lake Norman

Lucky Dog Bark & Brew

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S O M U C H TO

SEE & DO

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Joe Gibbs Racing

THINGS TO DO

Davidson College Sculpture Garden

ARTS & CULTURE CORNELIUS

Brick Row Gallery 19725 Oak St. (704) 765-1794 brickrowgallery.com Cornelius Arts Center 19725 Oak St. (704) 896-8823 cornelius.org/125/Arts The Warehouse Performing Arts Center 9216 Westmoreland Rd. (704) 619-0429 warehousepac.com

DAVIDSON

Belk Visual Arts Center 315 N Main St. (704) 894-2519 davidsoncollegeart galleries.org

Wooden Stone Gallery 445 S Main St. (704) 892-1449 woodenstonegallery.com

Discovery Place Kids 105 Gilead Rd. (704) 372-6261 kids.discoveryplace.org

HUNTERSVILLE

Regal Cinemas 16950 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

(844) 462-7342 regmovies.com

Foster’s Frame Design & Gallery 102 N Old Statesville Rd. (704) 948-1750 fostersframeandart gallery.com

ENTERTAINMENT CORNELIUS

The Comedy Zone 17044 Kenton Dr. (704) 895-1782 lkncomedyzone.com

ESCAPE ROOMS DAVIDSON

Escape 109 109 N Main St. (704) 975-3647 escape109.com

DAVIDSON

Our Town Cinemas 227 Griffith St. (704) 237-3226 ourtowncinemas.com

HUNTERSVILLE

Spare Time Huntersville 16317 Statesville Rd. (704) 892-7177 sparetimeentertainment .com

HUNTERSVILLE

Carolina Raptor Center 6000 Sample Rd. (704) 875-6521 carolinaraptorcenter.org

Out of Time Escape 16325 Northcross Dr. (704) 997-8345 outoftimeescape.com

Davidson College Sculpture Garden 100 N Main St. (704) 894-2519 davidsoncollegeart galleries.org/collection/ campus-sculpture Davidson Community Players 307 Armour St. (704) 892-7953 davidsoncommunity players.org

Davidson Community Players

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THINGS TO DO GOLF COURSES & CLUBS CORNELIUS

Lake Norman Mini Golf 18639 Statesville Rd. (704) 892-9800 lknminigolf.com Public Peninsula Club 19101 Peninsula Club Dr. (704) 896-7080 thepeninsulaclub.com Private Peninsula Yacht Club 18501 Harbor Light Blvd.

(704) 765-1043 peninsulayacht.com Private

DAVIDSON

River Run Country Club 19125 River Falls Dr. (704) 892-4633 riverruncc.com Private

HUNTERSVILLE

Birkdale Golf Club 16500 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

(704) 895-8038 birkdale.com Public NorthStone Country Club 15801 NorthStone Dr. (704) 948-4286 northstoneclub.com Private Skybrook Golf Club 14720 Northgreen Dr. (704) 948-6611 skybrookgolf.com Public

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HISTORY & HERITAGE CORNELIUS

Cornelius Heritage Hall & Veteran’s Monument 21445 Catawba Ave. (704) 892-6031 For more historic locations in Cornelius:

Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission 21445 Catawba Ave. (704) 892-6031 cornelius.org/hpc

DAVIDSON

Ada Jenkins Center 212 Gamble St. (704) 896-0471 adajenkins.org Beaver Dam Historic House 19600 DavidsonConcord Rd. (704) 417-5884 beaverdamdavidson.com Davidson College 405 N Main St. (704) 894-2000 davidson.edu Davidson Cotton Mill 209 Delburg St. (704) 895-1011 ci.davidson.nc.us/docu mentcenter/view/5529 For more historic locations in Davidson:

Davidson Historical Society P.O. Box 144, Davidson (704) 892-6022 davidsonhistoricalsociety. org

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Historic Latta Plantation

HUNTERSVILLE

Bradford Store 15915 DavidsonConcord Rd. (704) 439-4303 facebook.com Historic Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Rd. (704) 875-2312 lattaplantation.org Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd. (704) 875-3113 ruralhill.com Hugh Torance House and Store 8231 Gilead Rd. (704) 875-3271 hughtorancehouseand store.com For more historic locations in Huntersville:

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission 2100 Randolph Rd. Charlotte (704) 376-9115 landmarkscommission.org

THINGS TO DO

Charlotte Cycleboats

LAKE RENTAL ACTIVITIES CORNELIUS

77 Watersports 19303 Lake Norman Cove Dr. (704) 743-8975 77watersports.com Pontoon, jet skis, tubes, and water skis Aloha Paddle Sports 17505 W Catawba Ave. (704) 412-2999 alohapaddlesports.com Paddle boards & kayaks Carolina Boat Rentals 19357 H.M. Junker Dr. (704) 614-2118 carolinaboatrentals.net Pontoon & jet skis Charlotte Cycleboats 17505 W Catawba Ave. (704) 360-3030 charlottecycleboats.com

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NEARBY

Luxury Yacht Charters 18020 Kings Point Dr. (704) 778-6885 cruisethelake.com Yacht Morningstar Marina 18020 Kings Point Dr. (704) 746-3753 morningstarmarinas.com/ kings-point Pontoon & ski boats Yachta Yachta Yachta Charters 18501 Harbor Light Blvd.

(704) 892-0991 Yacht

DAVIDSON

Aloha Studio 400 N Harbor Pl, Suite B (704) 412-2999 alohapaddlesports.com Paddle boards, kayaks, and unchartered boat

Cannon Water Adventures Sherrills Ford (980) 222-4470 cannonwater adventures.com Paddle boards & kayaks Queen’s Landing 1459 River Hwy. Mooresville (704) 663-2628 queenslanding.com Cruises For an informative boating directory, check out Best Kept Boating Secrets - Lake Norman boatingsecrets.net/ lake-norman.html

HUNTERSVILLE

Latta Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd. (980) 314-1129 Canoes (call for availability)

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THINGS TO DO PARKS CORNELIUS

DAVIDSON

Ada Jenkins Athletic Field 212 Gamble St.

Holbrook Park 100 Sherwood Dr. Huntersville Athletic Park 11720 Verhoeff Dr.

Bailey Road Park 11536 Bailey Rd.

Fisher Farm Park 21215 Shearer Rd.

Jetton Park 19000 Jetton Rd. Waterfront

Lake Davidson Nature Preserve 750 Jetton St. Waterfront

Legion Park 21214 Legion St.

McEver Field 626 South St.

McDowell Creek Greenway 8925 Townley Rd.

Ramsey Creek Park 18441 Nantz Rd. Swimming beach

Parham Gateway Park 414 Davidson Gateway Dr.

North Mecklenburg Park 16131 Old Statesville Rd.

Robbins Park 17738 W Catawba Ave.

Roosevelt Wilson Park 420 Griffith St.

Swaney Point K-9 Park 18441 Nantz Rd.

Preserve Dog Park 330 O’Henry Ave.

Smithville Park 19710 S Ferry St.

Southeast Greenway South Street to Davidson Concord Rd.

Torrence Chapel Park 21309 Torrence Chapel Rd. Westmoreland Athletic Complex 8430 Westmoreland Rd. For more information on the listed parks above, visit cornelius.org

Village Green Corner of 115 and Concord Rd. For more information on the listed parks above, visit townofdavidson.org

HUNTERSVILLE

Abernathy Park 207 Glendale Dr. Blythe Landing 15901 NC Hwy 73 Waterfront Bradford Park 17005 DavidsonConcord Rd. Greenway Park Corner of Greenway and Dallas Dr.

Ramsey Creek Park

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Hambright Park Hambright Rd.

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Latta Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd. Waterfront

Richard Barry Memorial Park 13707 Beatties Ford Rd. Veterans Park 201 HuntersvilleConcord Rd. Waymer Park 14200 Holbrooks Rd. For more information on the listed parks above, visit huntersville.org

NEARBY

Lake Norman State Park 759 State Park Rd. Troutman Swimming Beach

RACE SHOP HUNTERSVILLE

Joe Gibbs Racing 13415 Reese Blvd W. (704) 944-5000 joegibbsracing.com

THINGS TO DO Birkdale Village

SHOOTING RANGE CORNELIUS

The Range at Lake Norman 10913 Bailey Rd. (704) 895-3155 therangeatlake norman.com

SHOPPING CORNELIUS

Downtown Cornelius 21325 Catawba Ave. cornelius.org Jetton Village 19809 N Cove Rd. shopjettonvillage.com Kenton Place 17105 Kenton Dr. Magnolia Estates Plaza 8231 Magnolia Estates Dr. Oak Street Mill 19725 Oak St. oakstreetmillantiques.com Shops at the Fresh Market 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. Shops on the Green Corner of Torrence Chapel Road & Knox Rd.

DAVIDSON

Davidson Commons 536 Jetton St. Davidson Farmer’s Market 120 S Main St. (980) 253-1864 davidsonfarmers market.org

Davidson Harbor Landing 100 N Harbor Pl. Downtown Davidson 101 N Main St. exploredavidsonnc.com South Main Square 442 S Main St. southmainsquare.com The Rumor Mill Market 217 Depot St. (704) 765-1663 rumormillmarket.com

Northcross Shopping Center 9751 Sam Furr Rd. shopnorthcross.com Old Store Produce 14720 Brown Mill Rd. (704) 992-6106 oldstore.weebly.com Regency Village Shopping Center 7715 Regency Lake Dr. Rosedale Shopping Center 9911 Rose Commons Dr.

HUNTERSVILLE

Birkdale Village 8712 Lindholm Dr. (704) 895-8744 birkdalevillage.net

Shoppes at Birkdale Crossing 9525 Birkdale Crossing Dr.

Bradford Store 15915 DavidsonConcord Rd. (704) 439-4303 thebradfordstore.com

Torrence Village 9826 Gilead Rd.

Downtown Huntersville 101 S Old Statesville Rd. huntersville.org

Brew Ha-Ha Tour Various Locations (704) 765-5104 charlottespecialevents. com/brew-ha-ha-tours/

Huntersville Grower’s Market 200 Gilead Rd. (704) 766-2220 huntersville.org

TOURS

DAVIDSON

Tour de Food 209 Delburg St. (336) 406-6294 tourdefood.com

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Westport Golf Course

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Peninsula Club Golf Course

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Cowans Ford Dam McGuire Nuclear Station

Cowans Ford Nature Preserve

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Richard Barry Memorial Park Barnette Elem.

LEGEND Visit LAKE NORMAN Attraction Hotel Shopping Park School College Golf Club 20

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Cowans Ford Wildlife Preserve

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MAP DCP ARMOUR ST. THEATRE

HOMEWOOD SUITES DAVIDSON HARBOR LANDING ALOHA STUDIO DAVIDSON COMMONS S/C

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BELK VISUAL ARTS CENTER

Roosevelt Wilson Park

DAVIDSON FARMERS MARKET Parham Park

SOUTH MAIN SQUARE

Torrence Chapel Park

MICROTEL INN & SUITES ECONO LODGE SHOPS @ FRESH MARKET

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Davidson College

DAVIDSON

Village Green

Preserve Dog Park

THE CEDARS BED & BREAKFAST

McEver Fields

Fisher Farm Park

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SHOPS ON THE GREEN

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Legion Park

DOWNTOWN CORNELIUS

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COMFORT INN & SUITES Cornelius SHOPS @ OAK STREET MILL Elem.

CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER Smithville Park

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MAGNOLIA ESTATES

Jetton Park

LAKE NORMAN MINI GOLF

Ramsey Creek Park

Westmoreland Athletic Complex

OHA PADDLE SPORTS RLOTTE CYCLEBOATS

SHOPS @ BIRKDALE CROSSING

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NORTHCROSS COMMONS QUALITY INN NORTHCROSS SHOP CTR

COURTYARD CANDLEWOOD SUITES

BRADFORD STORE & FARM

PRIMAL BREWERY

North Mecklenburg Park

Birkdale Golf Club

Bradford Park

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COUNTRY INN & SUITES SPARE TIME BOWLING

FOUR POINTS

River Run Golf & Country Club

ASS CLOWN BREWING CO. ELEVEN LAKES BREWING

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES KENTON PLACE BIRKDALE VILLAGE

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RANGE AT Bailey Middle LAKE NORMAN WAREHOUSE Bailey Road Park PERFORMING ARTS CENTER D9 BREWING CO.

Robbins Park

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CLARION INN J.V.Washam Elem.

CAROLINA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

NorthStone Country Club

TORE PRODUCE

Holbrook Park Torrence Creek Elem.

HAMPTON INN & SUITES

HUGH TORANCE HOUSE & STORE

ROSEDALE SHOP CTR TORRENCE VILLAGE EARTH FARE

COMFORT SUITES HUNTERSVILLE SQUARE

Huntersville Elem.

Town Hall Veterans Park

HUNTERSVILLE GROWERS MARKET DOWNTOWN HUNTERSVILLE

BEST WESTERN PLUS

DISCOVERY PLACE KIDS

SUPER 8

JOE GIBBS RACING

Skybrook Golf Club

Waymer Park

CPCC Huntersville Athletic Park & Rec Center

Lake Norman Charter High Lake Norman Charter Middle

Hambright Park

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Hopewell High

North Meck High

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Abernathy Park

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ULTIMATE

rman LakTOe DONoLIST If you’re in the Lake Norman area and don’t know what to do, here is a list of 30 things to try! Go around Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville and check off as many boxes as you can before your visit comes to an end!

Order a drink from Summit Coffee Have a picnic at Jetton Park Play putt-putt at Lake Norman Mini Golf Visit the Davidson or Huntersville Farmer’s Market Watch the sunset over the lake Sip on a cocktail at Hello, Sailor’s tiki bar

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Test your problem-solving skills at Out of Time Escape Go paddle boarding or kayaking Take a dip at Ramsey Creek Park’s swimming beach Try the milk bread at Kindred Walk through the Carolina Raptor Center

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Stroll the grounds of Historic Latta Plantation Find the hidden geocache at Visit Lake Norman’s visitor center Run through the fountain at Birkdale Village

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Try donuts from Duck Donuts Catch a fish off a dock or boat

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Ride a bike on the Davidson Greenway Grab a slice of pizza from Brooklyn South Pizzeria Sample some chocolates from Davidson Chocolate Company Sip some beers from a local brewery

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Hike a trail at Latta Nature Preserve Send a postcard from the visitor center Get a float from The Soda Shop Take a selfie with the Mark Twain statue

Snap a picture with the sculpture outside the Davidson Post Office Pose in front of the Jack Conard Jr. mural in Cornelius Visit the 9/11 Monument in Cornelius Pet and feed a Highland cow at Rural Hill

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Go bowling and get a strike at Spare Time Huntersville Grab some ice cream from Whit’s Frozen Custard Don’t forget to share your experience and tag us in your Lake Norman adventures on Facebook or Instagram @VisitLakeNorman!

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ANNUAL EVENTS JANUARY

New Year’s Day First Footin’ Hike and 5 Miler, Rural Hill Annual Barefoot Tournament, Lake Norman Marina Civil War Homefront and Winter Quarters, Historic Latta Plantation

FEBRUARY

WWII Living History Event, Historic Latta Plantation Fairy House Festival, Latta Nature Center

MARCH

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Galway Hooker Hop into Spring, Bailey Road Park Latta Celtic Festival, Historic Latta Plantation Spring Food Truck Rally, Rural Hill

APRIL

April is for Arts, Davidson Village Green Loch Norman Highland Games, Rural Hill ‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival, Oak Street Mill

MAY

Concerts on the Green, Davidson Village Green Movies in the Park, North Meck Park Asian Festival & Dragon Boat Race, Ramsey Creek Park Paddle 4 Purpose, Port City Club

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SUMMERTIME FAVORITES

2nd Friday Street Festival, Oak Street Mill Lake Norman Summer Concert Series, D9 Brewing Company Mingling on the Greens, Birkdale Village Concerts on the Green, Davidson Village Green Outdoor Cinema Series, Cornelius Parks Warrior Dash, Rural Hill Movies in the Park, North Meck Park Symphony Concerts, EnergyExplorium & Bailey Road Park Summer Food Truck Rally, Rural Hill

SEPTEMBER

The Amazing Maize Maze, Rural Hill Fall Food Truck Rally, Rural Hill ‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival, Oak Street Mill Fall Into Huntersville, Downtown Huntersville

OCTOBER

The Amazing Maize Maze, Rural Hill Carolina Renaissance Festival, Poplar Tent Road Annual All-American Dog Show, Bailey Road Park Fan Fest, Joe Gibbs Racing Laketoberfest, Bailey Road Park

annual events Halloween in Huntersville & Fireworks Spooktacular, Rural Hill Halloween March, Downtown Davidson

NOVEMBER

Carolina Renaissance Festival, Poplar Tent Road Sheepdog Trials & Dog Festival, Rural Hill Santa Arrival & Tree Lighting, Birkdale Village Folk Life Festival, Historic Latta Plantation 100 Years of Christmas, Historic Latta Plantation AmeriCarna LIVE Car Show, Ingersoll Rand Light Up Cornelius, Cornelius Town Hall

DECEMBER

Christmas in Davidson, Downtown Main Street North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade, Cornelius and Davidson Christmas Flotilla & Lights Parade, Lake Norman A Huntersville Christmas, Downtown Huntersville A Candlelight Christmas, Historic Latta Plantation Huntersville Holiday Half Marathon & 5K, Birkdale Village Lighted Boat Parade, Lake Norman and Peninsula Yacht Club NorthCross Holiday Magic Jubilee, NorthCross Shopping Center

Loch Norman Highland Games

Asian Festival & Dragon Boat Race

Lighted Boat Parade

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RESTAURANTS

Hello, Sailor

WATERFRONT CORNELIUS (exit 28) Hello, Sailor 20210 Henderson Rd. (704) 997-5365 hellosailornc.com $$-$$$ Port City Club 18665 Harborside Dr. (704) 765-1565 portcityclub.com $$-$$$

DAVIDSON (exit 30)

North Harbor Club 100-D N Harbor Pl. (704) 896-5559 northharborclub.com $$-$$$

AMERICAN CORNELIUS (exit 28) 131 MAIN 17830 Statesville Rd. (704) 896-0131 131-main.com $$-$$$

Al’s Bar & Grille 8321 Magnolia Estates Dr. (704) 987-6582 alsbarandgrillecom.com $

Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails 19918 North Cove Rd. (704) 655-2727 altonskitchen.com $$ Big Bite’z Grill 20430 W Catawba Ave. (704) 895-7728 bigbitez.com $ Choplin’s 19700 One Norman Blvd.

(704) 892-4800 choplinsrestaurant.com $$ CookHouse Restaurant 20936 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 895-2250 thecookhouse restaurant.com $ Cowboy 9615 Bailey Rd. (704) 837-0599 cowboyrestaurant.com $$ Crafty Burg’r n’ Tap 17015 Kenton Dr. (704) 997-5388 craftyburgr.com $

Crafty Burg’r n’ Tap 21726 Catawba Ave. (704) 897-7320 craftyburgr.com $ Fork!

20517 N Main St. (704) 655-7465 forkdining.com $$-$$$ Fresh Chef Kitchen 20609 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 896-4999 freshchefkitchen.com $$ Galway Hooker Irish Pub 17044 Kenton Dr. (704) 895-1782 galwayhookerpub.com $$ The Harp & Crown 19930 W Catawba Ave. (704) 892-9641 theharpandcrown.com $$ Harvey’s Cornelius 19906 N Cove Rd. (980) 231-5936 harveyslkn.com $$

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RESTAURANTS Irish Cue 19507 W Catawba Ave. (704) 892-6904 facebook.com/irishcue $ Jack’s Corner Tap 8301-1 Magnolia Estates Dr. (704) 892-4433 jackscornertaplkn.com $$ Lake Town Tavern 19708 W Catawba Ave. (704) 896-7109 laketowntavern.com $ Mac’s Speed Shop 19601 Liverpool Pkwy.

(704) 892-3554 macspeedshop.com $$ Matt’s Chicago Dog 19732 One Norman Blvd.

(704) 892-5005 mattschicagodog.com $ Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs 17029 Kenton Dr. (704) 896-2886 nathansfamous.com $

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TCB 5401 Sports Bar & Grill 19901 Holiday Ln. (980) 689-5302 facebook.com/tcb5401 $ Tenders Fresh Food 18341 Statesville Rd. (704) 895-6017 tendersfreshfood.com $

DAVIDSON (exit 30)

Brickhouse Tavern 209 Delburg St. (704) 987-2022 brickhousetavern.com $$ Davidson Ice House 416 S Main St. (704) 895-5555 davidsonicehouse.com $-$$ The Egg at Davidson 231 Griffith St. (704) 987-1885 theeggrestaurants.com $ Famous Toastery 101 N Main St. (704) 655-2778 famoustoastery.com $$ Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse 215 S Main St. (704) 237-3246 flatirononmain.com $$-$$$ Kindred Restaurant 131 N Main St. (980) 231-5000 kindreddavidson.com $$-$$$

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The Pickled Peach 202 S Main St. (704) 765-2190 thepickledpeach.com $$ Restaurant X 408 S Main St. (704) 892-9369 restaurantxbistro.com $$ The Soda Shop 104 S Main St. (704) 896-7743 davidsonsodashop.com $ Summit Coffee 128 S Main St. (704) 895-9090 summitcoffee.com $ Summit Coffee Outpost 120 Patterson Ct Cir. (704) 895-9090 summitcoffee.com $

HUNTERSVILLE (exit 23) Café 100 100 HuntersvilleConcord Rd. (704) 274-5932 thecafe100.com $

City Barbeque 15425 Hodges Cir. (704) 274-1069 citybbq.com $$

RESTAURANTS Famous Toastery 12715 Conner Dr. (704) 425-6485 famoustoastery.com $$ Harvey’s Bar and Grille Huntersville 13812 Cinnabar Pl. (704) 947-5080 harveyslkn.com $$ Lancaster’s BBQ 9230 Beatties Ford Rd. (704) 394-1464 lancastersbbq.com $$ Metro Diner 14211 Reese Blvd.

(704) 912-1566 metrodiner.com $$ Pinky’s Westside Grill 9818 Gilead Rd. (704) 727-0142 eatatpinkys.com $$

HUNTERSVILLE (exit 25) Arnie’s Tavern 16500 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

(704) 895-8058 birkdale.com/ arnies-tavern $-$$

Bagel Bin & Deli 9815-I Sam Furr Rd. (704) 895-1455 $ Dressler’s Restaurant 8630-1A Lindholm Dr. (704) 987-1779 dresslersrestaurant.com $$$

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Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse 16609 Statesville Rd. (704) 237-4387 duckworths.com $$

Mickey and Mooch 9723 Sam Furr Rd. (704) 895-6654 mickeyandmooch.com $$$

The Egg Cafe 9525 Birkdale Crossing Dr. (980) 689-2538 theeggrestaurants.com $ Fox & Hound Bar + Grille 8711 Lindholm Dr. (704) 895-4504 foxandhound.com $$ Killington’s Restaurant & Pub 10010 Rose Commons Dr. (704) 948-3770 killingtons.com $$

Midwood Smokehouse 16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

(980) 689-2990 midwoodsmokehouse. com $$ Red Rocks Café 8712 Lindholm Dr. (704) 892-9999 redrockscafe.com $$-$$$

ASIAN CORNELIUS (exit 28)

Asiana Fusion Sushi 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 896-8827 asianafusionsushi.com $$

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RESTAURANTS Dragon Buffet Chinese Restaurant 20430 W Catawba Ave. (704) 895-8388 $ Kobe Hero Japanese Steakhouse 20465 Chartwell Center Dr. (704) 896-7778 kobeherolkn.com $$ New York Chinese Restaurant 20121 N Main St. (704) 896-6576 $-$$ Osaka Japanese & Chinese Restaurant 17115 Kenton Dr. (704) 987-8980 osakacornelius.com $$ Pho Nam 18059 W Catawba Ave. (704) 892-9133 phonamvietnamese.com $ Sakura Sushi 19905 W Catawba Ave. (704) 997-5998 sakuraincornelius.com $$ Sangam Indian Cuisine 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 655-9600 sangamindia.com $$

DAVIDSON (exit 30)

HUNTERSVILLE (exit 25)

HUNTERSVILLE (exit 23)

Dragon Express 9815 Sam Furr Rd. (704) 655-8999 dragonexpress-nc.com $

Sabi Asian Bistro 130 Harbour Place Dr. (704) 895-5707 ilovesabi.com $$

Fusion 108 10010 Rose Commons Dr. (704) 992-0808 fusion108.com $$ Jin Jin 14231 Market Square Dr. (704) 875-0027 jinjinchinese.com $ Pho Ginseng 12905 Rosedale Hill Ave. (704) 992-2227 phoginseng.com $$ Thai-SuShi 101 14220 Oakhill Park Ln. (704) 464-1300 thaisushi101.com $$ Yoshi’s Grill 9826 Gilead Rd. (704) 947-5233 yoshisnc.com $-$$

Thai House 19700 One Norman Blvd.

(704) 997-5919 thaihouse.us.com $$

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Coral Sushi 9525 Birkdale Crossings Dr. (704) 895-6880 coralsushi.com $$

eeZ Fusion & Sushi 16925 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

(704) 892-4242 eezfusion.com $$-$$$ House of Taipei 16500 Northcross Dr. (704) 987-7997 houseoftaipei.com $$ Kabuto Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar 16516 Northcross Dr. (704) 655-0077 kabutolakenorman.com $$-$$$ Kung Foo Noodle 8625C Lindholm Dr. (704) 997-8132 kungfoonoodle.com $$ Ming Garden 16610 W Catawba Ave. (704) 896-2226 myminggarden.com $$ Thai Emerald 10110 Northcross Center Ct. (704) 896-7484 thethaiemerald.com $$

RESTAURANTS Whit’s Frozen Custard 428 S Main St. (980) 231-5365 whitsdavidson.com $

HUNTERSVILLE (exit 23)

Duck Donuts

DESSERTS CORNELIUS (exit 28)

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream 17029 Kenton Dr. (704) 896-2886 brusters.com $ Carolina Cones 20801 N Main St. (704) 892-8190 (Closed winters) $ Pelican’s Snoballs 20832 Catawba Ave. (704) 300-4970 (Closed winters) $ Sweet Cakes Bakery 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 895-5800 sweetcakesbakery.com $-$$

DAVIDSON (exit 30)

Davidson Chocolate Company 610 Jetton St. (704) 896-7245 davidsonchocolate.com $$

The Bakery Shoppe 9606-B Sherrill Estates Rd. (704) 987-8225 thebakeryshoppe.com $-$$

HUNTERSVILLE (exit 25) Duck Donuts 9931-c Rose Commons Dr. (704) 727-5150 duckdonuts.com $

Nothing Bundt Cakes 8830 Lindholm Dr. (704) 894-8535 nothingbundtcakes.com $$ Smallcakes Cupcakery 9818 Gilead Rd. (704) 727-0284 smallcakescupcakery. com $$

CORNELIUS (exit 28)

Brooklyn South Pizzeria 19400 Jetton Rd. (704) 896-2928 brooklynsouthpizzeria. com $$

Mama’s Pizza Express 19741 S Main St. (704) 892-3305 mamaspizzaexpress.com $ Maola’s Pizzeria 20129-G N Main St. (704) 896-1606 maolaspizza.com $$

Kilwin’s 16926 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

(704) 237-4869 kilwins.com/Huntersville $$

ITALIAN

Ferrucci’s Old Tyme Italian Market 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 896-3190 ferruccis.com $$

Prosciutto’s Pizzeria & Pub 20920 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 439-4444 prosciuttos.com $$

DAVIDSON (exit 30)

Davidson Pizza Company 300 Mock Rd. (704) 237-4019 davidsonpizza.com $$ Il Bosco Ristorante & Bar 127 Depot St. (704) 987-1388 ilboscoristorante.com $$-$$$ Mandolino’s Artisan Pizza 208 S Main St. (980) 231-5615 mandolinospizza.com $$

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RESTAURANTS HUNTERSVILLE (exit 23) Hawthorne’s NY Pizza 14205 Reese Blvd.

(704) 992-1661 hawthornespizza.com $$ Mama Mia Too 101 Maxwell Ave. (704) 875-0575 mamamiatoo.com $$ Mama’s Pizza Express 500 S Old Statesville Rd. (704) 947-3223 mamaspizzaexpress.com $ Rocky’s Pizza 10310 Wilmington St (704) 727-5080 rockyspizzaclt.com $$ Romanello’s PastaPizza-Subs 105 Old Statesville Rd. (704) 875-8686 romanellosnc.com $

HUNTERSVILLE (exit 25)

Antico Italian Restaruant 9719 Sam Furr Rd. (704) 892-5322 anticoitalianrestaurant. com $$ Slice House Pizza 101 S Old Statesville Rd. (704) 274-9264 slicehousepizza.com $$ Taste of Buffalo Pizzeria 9610 Sherrill Estates Rd. (704) 439-0546 tasteofbuffalopizzeria. com $$

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Uncle Maddio’s Pizza 10109 Northcross Center Ct. (704) 997-8524 unclemaddios.com $-$$

HUNTERSVILLE (exit 23)

The Vinyl Pi 15906 Old Statesville Rd. (704) 992-1781 thevinylpi.com $$

Three Amigos Mexican Grill and Cantina 13016 Eastfield Rd. (704) 947-8900 threeamigoscharlotte. com $$

MEXICAN/ SOUTHWESTERN CORNELIUS (exit 28)

El Paraiso 20700 N Main St. (704) 896-6064 paraisorestaurant.com $$ El Toro 20930 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 997-2534 eltorogrill.us $ Zapata’s Restaurant 19905 W Catawba Ave. (704) 987-8890 zapatasrestaurant.com $$

Sabor Latin Street Grill 14230 Reese Blvd.

(704) 727-0018 saborcharlotte.com $

Verde Mexican & Nuevo Latin Fusion 9818 Gilead Rd. (704) 274-9192 verdelatin.com $$-$$$

HUNTERSVILLE (exit 25) La Unica 16203 Northcross Dr. (704) 895-5378 launicahuntersville.com $$ Taxco Mexican Grill 9719 Sam Furr Rd. (704) 655-0566 taxcomexicangrill.com $-$$

DAVIDSON (exit 30) Carrburritos 445 S Main St. (704) 237-3040 carrburritos.com $

Mestizo 121 N Main St. (704) 997-5933 mestizocontemporary mexican.com $$

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BEER & WINE

BREWERIES & BEER SHOPS CORNELIUS

Ass Clown Brewing Co. 10620 Bailey Rd. (704) 995-7767 assclownbrewery.com Carbonation 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 770-5272 facebook.com/ carbonation2

Old Town Public House 21314 Catawba Ave. (980) 288-4418 drinklivemusic.com

Cork & Cask 9624 Bailey Rd. (704) 765-5490 thecorkandcasknc.com

DAVIDSON

Lake Norman Winery 10508 Bailey Rd. (704) 840-2116 lknwinery.com

The Cabin 400 A N Harbor Place Dr. (704) 237-3629 facebook.com/ thecabinlkn Davidson Beverage Co. 432 S Main St. (704) 255-6232 davidsonbeverage.com

Cornelius Drafthouse & Bottle Shop 19818-C N Cove Rd. (704) 560-7874 corneliusdrafthouse.com

HUNTERSVILLE

D9 Brewing Co. 11138-C Treynorth Dr. (704) 457-9368 d9brewing.com

Primal Brewery 16432 Old Statesville Rd. (704) 947-2920 primalbrewery.com

Eleven Lakes Brewing 10228 Bailey Rd. (704) 756-4156 elevenlakesbrewing.com Lucky Dog Bark & Brew 19607 Statesville Rd. (704) 896-5550 luckydogbarkand brew.com

Crafty Beer Guys 114 S Old Statesville Rd. (704) 274-5793 craftybeerguys.com

WINERIES & WINE SHOPS CORNELIUS

Winestore 19400 Jetton Rd. (704) 892-5662 winestore-online.com

DAVIDSON

Lake Norman Cottage 200 A N Harbor Place Dr. (704) 237-3629 lakenormancottage.com

HUNTERSVILLE

Corkscrew Wine Shoppe & Bar 16916 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.

(704) 987-0011 thescrewcrew.com

NEARBY

Bin 110 19712 One Norman Blvd.

(980) 689-5081 msoldwinenewspirits.com

Daveste Vineyards 155 Lytton Farm Rd. Troutman (704) 528-3882 daveste.com

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Clarion Inn - Lake Norman 19608 Liverpool Pkwy. | (704) 464-4767 clarionhotel.com Comfort Inn and Suites - Lake Norman 19521 Liverpool Pkwy. | (704) 896-7622 comfortinn.com Days Inn Lake Norman 19901 Holiday Ln. | (704) 892-9120 daysinn.com Econo Lodge 20740 Torrence Chapel Rd. | (704) 892-3500 econolodge.com Hampton Inn Charlotte - North/Lake Norman 19501 Statesville Rd. | (704) 892-9900 hamptoninn3.hilton.com Microtel Inn and Suites 20820 Torrence Chapel Rd. | (704) 895-1828 microtelinn.com

DAVIDSON (exit 30) The Cedars Davidson Bed & Breakfast 857 Concord Rd. | (704) 765-4930 cedarsdavidson.com Davidson Village Inn 117 Depot St. | (704) 892-8044 davidsoninn.com Homewood Suites by Hilton - Davidson 125 Harbour Place Dr. | (704) 987-1818 davidson.homewoodsuites.com

HUNTERSVILLE (exit 25) Candlewood Suites Huntersville 16530 Northcross Dr. | (704) 895-3434 candlewoodsuites.com/huntersvillenc

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CORNELIUS (exit 28)

PET FRIENDLY

hOTELS

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HUNTERSVILLE (exit 25) continued Country Inn & Suites by Radisson 16617 Statesville Rd. | (704) 895-6565 countryinns.com/huntersvillenc Courtyard by Marriott - Lake Norman 16700 Northcross Dr. | (704) 949-4900 marriott.com/cltln Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte/Lake Norman 16508 Northcross Dr. | (704) 766-2500 fourpointscharlottelakenorman.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Huntersville/Birkdale 16905 Caldwell Creek Dr. | (704) 892-9487 hiexpress.com Quality Inn - Huntersville 16825 Caldwell Creek Dr. | (704) 892-6597 qualityinn.com Residence Inn by Marriott 16830 Kenton Dr. | (704) 584-0000 marriott.com/cltrn

HUNTERSVILLE (exit 23) Best Western Plus Huntersville Inn & Suites 13830 Statesville Rd. | (704) 875-7880 book.bestwestern.com Comfort Suites Huntersville 14510 Boulder Park Dr. | (704) 875-6220 comfortsuites.com Hampton Inn & Suites Huntersville 10305 Wilmington St. | (704) 947-5510 hamptoninn.hilton.com Super 8 Huntersville 14135 Statesville Rd. | (704) 875-1165 super8.com

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GROUP RESOURCES SPORTING EVENTS

6 A DESTINATION FOR CHAMPIONS 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.

VLN sports event services can take care of all your needs including: • Assistance in Securing Venues • SecuringDiscount Hotel Rates & 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 • Law Enforcement Needs

Bradford Park

FLW Invitational

Contact VLN if you’re interested in having your event at Lake Norman!

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group resources WEDDINGS

6 LAKE NORMAN WEDDINGS ARE A DREAM COME TRUE

• Venue Selections • Securing Discount Hotel Rates & Room Blocks • Catering Selections • Wedding Gift Bags • “Must Do” Group Activities

Need Wedding Gift Bags?

Customized Lake Norman wedding gift bags are available for your wedding group and this Official Lake Norman Visitor Guide is included. They can be given to your guests upon hotel checkin. 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 1 business day prior to your wedding date.

Hotel Accommodation Needs?

VLN's complimentary hotel lead service secures the lowest competitive rates by having 19 hotels with the opportunity to strive for your wedding group's business.

Hotel leads outline your wedding group's specific hotel accommodation needs.

Contact VLN if you’re interested in having your wedding at Lake Norman!

Travis Dancy Director of Sales (704) 987-3300 tdancy@lakenorman.org

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:

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GROUP RESOURCES FAMILY REUNIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND MEETINGS

6 CELEBRATE TOGETHER IN LAKE NORMAN 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 event planning services including assistance with: • Venue Selections • Securing Discount Hotel Rates & Room Blocks • Catering Selections • Special Event Gift Bags • “Must Do” Group Activities 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!

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 attendees with this 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 you’re interested in having your event at Lake Norman!

Travis Dancy Director of Sales (704) 987-3300 tdancy@lakenorman.org

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Aloha Paddle Sports 17505 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius (704) 412-2999 standuplkn.com Enjoy the water up close and personal.

Paddle board on Lake Norman where all skill levels can explore the coves or take a lesson by a certified WPA and PaddleFit instructor.

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American Academy of Applied Forensics at CPCC 11920 Verhoeff Dr, Huntersville (704) 330-4223 cpcc.edu/aaaf Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Crime Scene Investigator? Visit the American Academy of Applied Forensics at CPCC!

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D9 Brewing Company 11138-C Treynorth Dr, Cornelius (704) 457-9368 d9brewing.com Take a tour to see, taste, learn and enjoy the process of brewing craft beer from start to finish.

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Historic Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Rd, Huntersville (704) 875-2312 lattaplantation.org With a clothed interpreter, take a tour of the plantation home, cooks kitchen, smoke and well house, and reconstructed slave cabin.

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The Range at Lake Norman 10913 Bailey Rd, Cornelius (704) 895-3155 therangeatlakenorman.com Whether you’re brand new to shooting sports or already an expert marksman, you can’t beat this experience!

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Carolina Raptor Center 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville (704) 875-6521 carolinaraptorcenter.org Meet over 30 species of raptors as you walk the 3/4 mile Raptor Trail. Catch a weekend live bird presentation, learn about magnificent birds of prey and simply enjoy the setting inside Latta Nature Preserve.

Group friendly activities

More than a travel trend these days, experiential tourism encourages visitors to engage their senses with memorable, hands-on experiences.

Jump in the middle of the action and participate in customized activities that connect you to the region's heritage, culture and character.

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Carolina Renaissance Festival 16445 Poplar Tent Rd, Huntersville (704) 896-5555 carolina.renfestinfo.com Time travel to a simpler time and place at the Carolina Renaissance Festival. History comes alive with daylong entertainment, arts and crafts, games and rides, jousting knights, feasting and much more!

Charlotte Cycleboats 17505 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius (704) 360-3030 charlottecycleboats.com Go on a unique and fun experience on a pedal-powered boat. Take a group-oriented tour on the custom made, eco-friendly boat equipped with a galley bar lined with 10 pedal stations and a bench seat. Bring your own drinks and snacks to enjoy.

Summit Coffee Co. 18635 Starcreek Dr, Cornelius (704) 895-9090 summitcoffee.com/roastery Get a look into the Roastery that was built for craft production and includes a stateof-the-art training center and cupping lab.

Sourcing great coffee from small farms around the world and roasting it into small batches.

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Tour de Food 209 Delburg St, Davidson (336) 406-6294 tourdefood.com Davidson is a quaint little town full of history and rich flavor. Stop at 5-6 restaurants to sample culinary delights from casual to upscale dining while meeting some local owners and chefs.

For more information on any of the activities, check out Experience Lake Norman at VisitLakeNorman.org.

Contact Travis Dancy to book your next Lake Norman Experience or to become a Lake Norman experiential tourism destination. tdancy@lakenorman.org (704) 987-3300

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VISIT LAKE NORMAN 19900 West Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031