Official Lake Norman Visitors Guide

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OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE LAKE NORMAN CORNELIUS | DAVIDSON | HUNTERSVILLE NC visitlakenorman.org

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table of contents 22 ANNUAL EVENTS 24 MAP 26 DOG-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES 28 RESTAURANTS 36 COFFEE SHOPS & DESSERT SPOTS 38 BEER & WINE 40 PLACES TO WATCH THE SUNSET 42 HOTELS 44 SPECIAL EVENTS Sports Events Weddings Family Reunions & Meetings 48 INSTAGRAM COLLECTION 15 26 04 VISITOR CENTER 05 GIFTS & APPAREL 06 LAKE NORMAN FACTS 07 TIMELINE 08 TRANSPORTATION 09 WEATHER 10 FREE & CHEAP THINGS TO DO 12 THINGS TO DO Arts & Culture Family Fun Golf Courses & Clubs History & Heritage Lake Rental Activities Nightlife Parks Race Shop Shooting Range Shopping Tours 20 FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART @VisitLakeNorman

WELCOME TO LAKE NORMAN

Nestled on the banks of beautiful Lake Norman are the quaint, charming towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville that offer a wide array of leisure amenities including outdoor adventure, art, history and shopping. From Lake Norman, you can enjoy the ease of traveling anywhere in the state, with Charlotte just 20 miles south while the mountains and coast are a short drive away. Whatever your desire, find it in Lake Norman.

Photo by Taylor Christian Ramsey Creek Park Davidson College Birkdale Village

VISITOR CENTER

Proudly serving Cornelius, Davidson & Huntersville for 25 years

Visit Lake Norman

With 25 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.

19900 West Catawba Ave, Suite 102 Cornelius, NC 28031 VISITOR CENTER i 4 VISIT LAKE NORMAN
visitlakenorman.org 5 Shirts Hoodies Sweatshirts Hats Keychains Stickers Postcards Mugs Wine glasses Shot glasses Sunglasses Jewelry Magnets Books License Plates Ornaments & More Shop at our visitor center or browse our online store: visitlakenorman. square.site GIFTS &APPAREL

LAKE 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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1837

Splash into the past of North Carolina’s Inland Sea

Davidson College is established

Founded on land given by William Lee Davidson II who fell against the British during the Battle of Cowan’s Ford in 1781. The College and the town it gave rise to, were named in his father’s honor

1963

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

1905

Cornelius is incorporated

1959

Ground breaks on the project to begin building the dam

LAKE NORMAN IS CREATED Cowans Ford Dam is completed creating the largest man-made body of fresh water in NC

2013

Lake Norman celebrates 50 years

2016

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

2021

QUEST is completed

Latta Nature Center and The Raptor Center elevate their 30+ year partnership and open Quest, a one-stop-shop for environmental education, outdoor recreation and raptors

2023

Cain Center for the Arts celebrates their grand opening in downtown Cornelius

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TIMELINE

TRANSPORTATION

BY PLANE

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy. Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 359-4013 cltairport.com

Ranked among the world’s top 5 busiest airports with nonstop service to 180 destinations.

Concord-Padgett Regional Airport 9000 Aviation Blvd. NW Concord, NC 28027 (704) 920-5900 concordairportnc.com

BY CAR

The Lake Norman area is accessible by I-77. There are several car rental companies and transportation services throughout our towns.

Go to visitlakenorman.org/ about/get-around/ to view our listings.

Uber and Lyft are also available to book.

LOCAL TRANSIT

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) (704) 336-RIDE (7433) charlottenc.gov

The Cycle Path (704) 896-3331 thecyclepath.net

Cornelius

Pedego Electric Bikes (704) 997-5051

pedegoelectricbikes.com

Cornelius

Spirited Cyclist Bike Shop (704) 948-9300 spiritedcyclist.com Bike rentals in Davidson and Huntersville

Go the Distance

Time Chart of Nearby Cities (from VLN) Charlotte..................20 min Asheville.....................2 hrs Raleigh.....................2.5 hrs Wilmington...............3.5 hrs Atlanta........................4 hrs 8 VISIT LAKE NORMAN

WEATHER packing guide

From sunny summers to white winters, Lake Norman is a beautiful destination to visit year-round with four distinct seasons

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SPRING

HIGH: Upper 70s / LOW: Upper 50s

What to pack: Light jacket, t-shirts, dresses, capris or leggings (March - June)

SUMMER

(June - September)

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

What to pack: Tank tops, dresses, skirts, shorts, and sunscreen

FALL (September - December)

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

What to pack: Light jacket, sweaters, and long pants or leggings

WINTER (December - March)

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

What to pack: Winter coat, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, and jeans or heavy leggings

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free & cheap things to do

It’s not how much money is spent, but the time spent with loved ones. If you’re on a budget, here’s a list of activities to keep you entertained!

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1. Have a picnic at Jetton Park

Hike, bike, lay out at the sunning beach or play tennis.

2. Experience Birkdale Village

Eat, shop and take in nature at the area’s most popular open-air shopping center.

3. have fun at lkn mini golf

With mini golf, a laser maze, rock climbing, axe throwing and food & drinks, this is the perfect outing for families and friends.

4. Admire the Davidson College Sculpture Garden

Wander around campus and you’ll stumble upon beautiful works of art.

5. Explore Latta Nature Preserve

Hike the trails, walk through Carolina Raptor Center, borrow fishing poles from Quest, or rent a canoe.

6. Find local goods at the Farmers Markets

Grab some organic vegetables, munch on some baked goods, or treat yourself with a freshly-made bouquet.

7. Go fishing at Ramsey Creek Park

Float with the fish at the swimming beach or catch them off the pier.

8. Oak Street Mill

Browse through the eclectic variety of shops including antiques, home decor, the Cain Center of the Arts and more. And don’t forget to check their Facebook for upcoming events.

9. stroll through downtown davidson

Explore the cutest town you ever did see lined with local eateries and boutique shops.

10. Sink pockets at Irish Cue

Grab a drink, watch sports and play pool.

11. enjoy food & live music at Boatyard Lake norman

End the night with loaded nachos, live music, and good company.

12. visit historical sites

Check out the preserved historic sites including the oldest standing store in NC, the Hugh Torance House & Store.

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Latta Nature Preserve Hugh Torance House & Store
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THINGS TO DO

ARTS & CULTURE

CORNELIUS

Brick Row Gallery 19725 Oak St. #9 (704) 665-7409 brickrowcornelius.com

Cain Center for the Arts 19725 Oak St. (704) 896-8823 cainarts.org

DAVIDSON

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

Davidson College Sculpture Garden 100 N Main St. (704) 894-2519 davidsoncollegeart galleries.org

Davidson Community Players 209 Delburg St. Ste 132 (704) 892-7953 davidsoncommunity players.org

HUNTERSVILLE

Foster’s Frame Design & Gallery 14620 S Old Statesville Rd. (704) 948-1750 fostersframeandart gallery.com

CORNELIUS

Lake Norman Mini Golf 18639 Statesville Rd. (704) 892-9800

lknminigolf.com

Northern Regional Recreation Center 18121 Old Statesville Rd. (980) 314-6772

United Escapes of America

19501 W Catawba Ave. (704) 707-9222

lkn.unitedescapesofamerica. com

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park 17001 Kenton Pl. (704) 800-4699 urbanair.com

DAVIDSON

AR Workshop 120-A S Village Ln. (704) 765-3632

arworkshop.com/davidson

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

HUNTERSVILLE

Blackberry Ridge Farm 14820 Beatties Ford Rd. blackberryridgefarmnc.com

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

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

kids.discoveryplace.org

Frankie’s of Charlotte 10621 Bryton Corporate Center Dr. (704) 875-7888

frankies.com/charlotte

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Carolina Raptor Center FAMILY FUN

Ninja Nation

14120 Statesville Rd. (704) 327-2929

huntersville.ninjanation.com

Quest at Latta Nature Preserve 6345 Sample Rd. (704) 875-6521 thisisquest.org

Regal Cinemas 16950 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. (844) 462-7342 regmovies.com

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

Sweetwater Farms 14412 Beatties Ford Rd. (980) 253-1446

sweetwaterfarmsnc.org

GOLF COURSES & SIMULATORS

CORNELIUS

Peninsula Club 19101 Peninsula Club Dr. (704) 896-7080

thepeninsulaclub.com

Private

Peninsula Yacht Club

18501 Harbor Light Blvd. (704) 892-9858

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

Golftec 9911 Rose Commons Dr. (877) 446-5383

golftec.com

Training center

Hook It Golf 340 Seagle St. (704) 610-4471

hookitgolf.com

Indoor Simulator

NorthStone Country Club 15801 NorthStone Dr. (704) 948-4286

northstoneclub.com

Private

Skybrook Golf Club 14720 Northgreen Dr. (704) 948-6611

skybrookgolf.com

Public

Tempo Golf Club 10410 Arahova Dr. (704) 274-5946

tempogolfclub.com

Indoor Simulator

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

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Quest

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

HUNTERSVILLE

Alexandriana Historic Site 9921 Old Statesville Rd. (704) 896-9808

Hugh Torance House and Store

8231 Gilead Rd. (704) 920-9931 hught.org

Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd. (704) 875-3113 ruralhill.netc

For more historic locations in Huntersville:

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

LAKE RENTAL ACTIVITIES

CORNELIUS

Carolina Boat Rentals

19357 H.M. Junker Dr. (704) 614-2118

carolinaboatrentals.net

Pontoon & jet skis

Carolina Cruising Charters (704) 850-5727

carolinacruisingcharters.com

Tritoons & wake board boat with captain included

Carolina Grace 18020 Kings Point Dr. (704) 778-6885

carolinagracelake norman.com

Yacht

Cornelius Pontoon Rentals 15901 NC 73 HY (516) 426-6036

corneliuspontoon rentals.com

Captain/tour guide available if needed

Party Pontoon (336) 406-6294

partypontoon.com

Captain included

Icy Wakes Surf Shop 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 895-7873

icywakessurfshop.com

Board rentals, wakeboard & surf lessons, boat driving lessons, and wake camps

Sailing Lake Norman 17505 W Catawba Ave. (704) 301-1062

sailinglakenorman.com

Captain included

HUNTERSVILLE

Cajun Carolina Adventures (980) 705-1555

cajuncarolinaadventures. com

Pontoons

Mountain Island Lake Paddle Drop-off & pickup service (704) 929-7930

Paddle boards & kayaks Weekends only

Carolina Grace

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THINGS TO DO

NEARBY

PARKS

77 Watersports 571 Stutts Rd.

Mooresville (704) 743-8975

77watersports.com

Tritoons, jet skis, tubes & water skis

Lake Effects Boat Rentals 8693 NC-150

Terrell

Tritoon, ski boat, surf boat, jet skis, kayaks, paddle boards, tube & water skis

Long Island Paddle Sports 7774 Hudson Chapel Rd. Catawba (828) 241-9809

longislandpaddlesports.com

Paddle boards, kayaks & canoes

Moose Yacht Club (980) 200-0186

moosepaddleboard company.com

Yacht, paddle boards and aqua cycles

Ride LKN Wake & Surf School 114 Bowfin Cir. Mooresville (704) 775-3775

ridelkn.com

Wakeboarding, wakesurfing & foiling lessons

What’s Up Watersports 8400 Long Island Rd. Catawba (704) 931-8787

whatsuplakenorman.com

Paddle boards, kayaks, boats & jet ski rentals

NIGHTLIFE

CORNELIUS

Bin 110 19712 One Norman Blvd. (980) 689-5081

bin110.com

BoatYard LKN 18418 Statesville Rd. (704) 997-6069

boatyardlkn.com

Irish Cue 19507 W Catawba Ave. (704) 892-6904 facebook.com/irishcue

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

drinklivemusic.com

For an informative boating directory, check out Best Kept Boating Secrets - Lake Norman

boatingsecrets.net

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Ride LKN

Saeed’s Bar and Grill 20832 Catawba Ave. (704) 896-3633 facebook.com/ saeedskaraokebarandgrill

PARKS

CORNELIUS

Bailey Road Park 11536 Bailey Rd. Disc golf, multi-purpose fields

Jetton Park 19000 Jetton Rd.

Sunning beach, tennis, playground

Legion Park 21214 Legion St. Baseball/softball, playground

Ramsey Creek Park 18441 Nantz Rd. Swim beach, playground, fishing pier, dog park

Robbins Park 17738 W Catawba Ave. Fishing pond, playground, tennis, pickleball

Smithville Park 19710 S Ferry St. Baseball/softball, playground, splash pad

Torrence Chapel Park 21309 Torrence Chapel Rd.

Baseball/softball, tennis, pickleball, playground

Westmoreland Athletic Complex 8430 Westmoreland Rd.

Baseball/softball, playground

DAVIDSON

Ada Jenkins Athletic Field 212 Gamble St.

Beaty Park 832 Beaty St.

Fisher Farm Park 21215 Shearer Rd. Mountain bike trails, archery

Lake Davidson Nature Preserve 750 Jetton St. Kayak launch

McEver Fields 626 South St.

Parham Gateway Park 414 Davidson Gateway Dr. Playground, exercise stations

Plum Creek Park 18928 Bartlette Creek Dr. Tennis, pickleball, basketball

Preserve Dog Park 330 O’Henry Ave.

Roosevelt Wilson Park 420 Griffith St. Playground

Southeast Greenway South St. to Davidson Concord Rd.

Village Green Corner of 115 and Concord Rd.

HUNTERSVILLE

Abernathy Park 207 Glendale Dr. Ballfield, basketball, playground

Blythe Landing 15901 NC Hwy 73

Waterfront, sand volleyball, playground, boat launch

Bradford Park 17005 DavidsonConcord Rd. Soccer, disc golf, softball

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Fisher Farm Park

THINGS TO DO

Greenway Park Corner of Greenway and Dallas Dr. Playground

Hambright Park 11968 Hambright Rd.

Holbrook Park 100 Sherwood Dr. Tennis, pickleball, playground

Huntersville Athletic Park 11720 Verhoeff Dr. Baseball, playground

Latta Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd. Fishing dock, kayak/canoe launch, sand volleyball

McDowell Creek Greenway 8925 Townley Rd.

North Mecklenburg Park 16131 Old Statesville Rd. Baseball/softball, basketball, tennis, soccer, mountain bike trail, playground, splash pad

Richard Barry Memorial Park 13707 Beatties Ford Rd. Soccer, playground

Rosedale Nature Park 9519 Rosewood Meadow Ln. Dog park, playground, outdoor fitness stations

Veterans Park 201 HuntersvilleConcord Rd. Amphitheater

Waymer Park 14200 Holbrooks Rd. Baseball/softball, basketball, playground

NEARBY

Lake Norman State Park 759 State Park Rd.

Troutman

Swim beach, mountain bike trails

Mountain Creek Park 6554 Little Mountain Rd. Sherrills Ford

Pickleball, dog park, fishing pier, mountain bike trails

RACE SHOP

HUNTERSVILLE

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

joegibbsracing.com

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 Rd & Knox Rd.

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DAVIDSON

Davidson Commons 536 Jetton St.

Davidson Farmer’s Market

120 S Main St. (704) 325-2037

davidsonfarmersmarket.org

Davidson Harbor Landing 100 N Harbor Pl.

Downtown Davidson 101 N Main St.

South Main Square 442 S Main St.

HUNTERSVILLE

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

birkdalevillage.com

Birkdale Landing 16639 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. birkdalelanding.com

Bradford Market 15915 Davidson-Concord Rd. (704) 807-6352 thebradfordmarket.com

Downtown Huntersville 101 S Old Statesville Rd. huntersville.org

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

Northcross Shopping Center 9751 Sam Furr Rd. shopnorthcross.com

Rosedale Shopping Center 9911 Rose Commons Dr.

Shoppes at Birkdale Crossing 9525 Birkdale Crossing Dr.

Torrence Village 9826 Gilead Rd.

TOURS

Brew Ha-Ha Tour

Various Locations (704) 765-5104

charlottespecialevents.com/ brew-ha-ha-tours/

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Oak Street Mill Antiques Davidson Farmers Market
THINGS TO DO

FOR THE YOUNG 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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The Bucket List

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.

Urban Air Adventure Park will have you jumping with joy! Lake Norman’s exclusive trampoline park includes a rope and obstacle course, a virtual reality game, climbing walls, bumper cars and basketball goals so you can score a slam dunk!

Check out the Northern Regional Recreation Center for fun all year round! Featuring pools, multi-purpose courts, a gym and more, there is something for the whole family to enjoy.

Learn how to shred the waves with Ride LKN, a premier watersports company that provides wakeboarding and wake surfing lessons. Beginners of all ages are encouraged!

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.

Drive over to Lake Norman Mini Golf. This 18-hole mini 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!

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.

Slip into a real-life adventure game at Escape 109 that challenges you to solve puzzles and find clues to escape a themed room within 60 minutes.

Have an endless day of fun at Frankie’s of Charlotte with go-kart tracks, 18-hole mini golf, four full-size outdoor rides, bowling, laser tag, arcade games, a full service restaurant & bar, and much more. 1 2 3 6 9 5 8 4 7

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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

FEBRUARY

Black History Month Celebrations, Various locations

MARCH

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Harp & Crown

Hop into Spring, Bailey Road Park

APRIL

Art on the Green, 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

Asian Festival & Dragon Boat Race, Ramsey Creek Park

Hello Huntersville Music & Arts Festival,

Downtown Huntersville

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SUMMERTIME FAVORITES

2nd Friday Street Festival, Oak Street Mill

Concerts on the Green, Davidson Village Green

Concerts @ the Circles, Circles @ 30

Movies in the Park, Veterans Park

Outdoor Cinema Series, Cornelius Parks

Sundown Sounds, Ramsey Creek Park

Symphony Concerts, EnergyExplorium & Bailey Road Park

SEPTEMBER

The Amazing Maize Maze, 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

Laketoberfest, Bailey Road Park

Halloween in Huntersville

Halloween March, Downtown Davidson

NOVEMBER

Carolina Renaissance Festival, Poplar Tent Road

Sheepdog Trials & Dog Festival,

Rural Hill

Santa Arrival & Tree Lighting, Birkdale Village

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

Huntersville Holiday Half

Marathon & 5K, Birkdale Village

Lighted Christmas Boat Parade, Blythe Landing, Ramsey Creek Park, PYC, and EnergyExplorium

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Old Store RURAL HILL Cowans Ford Nature Preserve Cowans Ford Wildlife Preserve Peninsula Club Golf Course McGuire Nuclear Station Cowans Ford Dam
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Blythe Landing Richard Barry Memorial Park
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Buckeye Cove Nature Preserve
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Davidson Harbor Landing Commons Davidson Shops on the Green Shops @ Fresh Market South Main Square Oak Street Mill Jetton Village Kenton Place Northcross Shopping Ctr Rosedale Shopping Ctr Torrence Village Magnolia Estates Store Produce BELK VISUAL ARTS CENTER RANGE AT LAKE NORMAN D9 BREWING CO. MINI GOLF LAKE NORMAN JOE GIBBS RACING HUGH TORANCE HOUSE & STORE DISCOVERY PLACE KIDS SPARE TIME BOWLING CAROLINA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Village Inn Davidson Microtel Inn & Suites Red Roof Inn & Suites Lake Norman Inn & Suites Comfort Inn & Suites Quality Inn Comfort Suites Hampton Inn & Suites Huntersville Athletic Park & Rec Center Robbins Park Homewood Suites North Mecklenburg Park Jetton Park Ramsey Creek Park Birkdale Village Hampton Inn DAVIDSON COLLEGE Downtown Huntersville Smithville Park Bailey Road Park Torrence Chapel Park Westmoreland Athletic Complex McEver Fields Village Green Roosevelt Wilson Park Preserve Dog Park Abernathy Park Hambright Park Holbrook Park Davidson Nature Preserve Parham Park PRIMAL BREWERY ELEVEN LAKES BREWING Veterans Park Park Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics FRANKIE'S OF CHARLOTTE AT LATTA NATURE PRESERVE RAPTOR CENTER Courtyard By Marriott Four Points Candlewood Suites NEOTERIC BREWING 115 115 3 73 73 21 21 21 NORTHERN REGIONAL REC CENTER Country Inn & Suites Residence Inn Super 8 Waymer Park Skybrook Golf Club Fisher Farm Park River Run Golf & Country Club Bradford Park NorthStone Country Club Best Western Plus DCP ARMOUR STREET THEATRE Northcross Commons Birkdale Landing 115 115 Springhill Suites My Place Hotel Comfort Suites @ Birkdale Downtown Cornelius Downtown Davidson LOST WORLDS BREWING Legion Park Birkdale Golf Club Plum Creek Park ASS CLOWN BREWING CO.
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DOG-FRIENDLY 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.

Birkdale Village

Birkdale Village is a beautiful pedestrian and dog-friendly shopping center. You’ll notice water bowls thoughtfully placed outside certain stores, a clear sign that dogs are cherished guests here. When hunger strikes, there are many restaurants with outdoor seating areas where you can enjoy a meal in the company of your furry companion.

Jetton Park

Sitting right on the lake, Jetton Park has 104 acres of land and a 1.5 mile long walking trail. While all pups must be leashed, they’re more than welcome to join you as you explore the shaded pathways winding through the park. To relax and unwind, rest under the gazebo or go down to the sunning beach to soak in the beautiful sights of Lake Norman.

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Lucky Dog Bark & Brew

Latta Nature Preserve

There is no shortage of sights for you and your pup to take in at the area’s largest nature preserve. Dogs are encouraged to explore here, but must do so on a 6-foot or shorter leash. There are 16 miles of trails to explore where you might encounter riders on horseback, squirrels, and other wildlife along the way.

Lucky Dog Bark & Brew

Your dog doesn’t have to be 21 to enjoy the most dog friendly bar in Lake Norman. As the area’s sole indoor/outdoor dog park with a sports bar, unleash your dogs and let them roam free and socialize while you catch up with friends over a specialty crafted cocktail or one of the 20+ craft beers on tap. With several TVs around the bar, you don’t have to miss game day. Plus, the indoor and outdoor bar access ensures you stay immersed in the action!

Restaurants & Breweries

There are plenty of dog-friendly patios throughout the Lake Norman area, so you never have to choose between a great meal and spending time with your pup. Enjoy a cold brew at any of the local breweries or satisfy your hunger at The Neighborhood Cafe if you find yourself in Huntersville. The OTC Food Truck Village in Cornelius and Kindred in Davidson also offer great food, drinks and dog-friendly spaces.

Lake Norman is home to many dog-friendly restaurants, hotels, breweries, and stores. To ensure your pets can join you, be sure to call businessses ahead to confirm their store policies.

Swaney Pointe K-9 Park

Located inside Ramsey Creek Park, this dog park boasts four acres of fenced-in land with patches of shaded areas, so your furry friend can run as far as their heart desires. There are several picnic tables and running water near the entrance. If your pup is on the smaller side, then they can play with dogs their own size in the area specifically for dogs 20 pounds or smaller.

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

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WATERFRONT

CORNELIUS

Hello, Sailor

20210 Henderson Rd. (704) 997-5365

hellosailornc.com

$$-$$$

Port City Club

18665 Harborside Dr. (704) 765-1565

portcityclub.com

$$-$$$

DAVIDSON

North Harbor Club

100-D N Harbor Pl. (704) 896-5559

northharborclub.com

$$-$$$

AMERICAN

CORNELIUS

131 MAIN

17830 Statesville Rd. (704) 896-0131

131-main.com

$$-$$$

Al’s Bar & Grille

8321 Magnolia Estates Dr. (704) 987-6582

alsbarandgrillecom.com

$ Barrel & Fork

20517 N Main St. (704) 655-7465

barrelandfork.com

$$

BoatYard Lake Norman 18418 Statesville Rd. (704) 997-6069

boatyardlkn.com

$$

Choplin’s

19700 One Norman Blvd. (704) 892-4800

choplinsrestaurant.com

$$

CleanEatz 17111 Kenton Dr. (704) 997-8618

cleaneatz.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

$

Eggs Up Grill

19732 One Norman Blvd. (980) 283-0020

eggsupgrill.com

$

Fresh Chef Kitchen 20609 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 896-4999

freshchefkitchen.com

$$

The Fresh Egg 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. (980) 689-2006

the-fresh-egg.business.site

$$

H2 Public House 19906 N Cove Rd. (980) 231-5936

h2publichouse.com

$$

The Harp & Crown 19930 W Catawba Ave. (704) 892-9641

harpandcrownlkn.com

$$

Jack’s Corner Tap 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr. (704) 892-4433

jackscornertaplkn.com

$$

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RESTAURANTS

Nektar Juice Bar

19116 W Catawba Ave. (980) 231-5173

nektarjuicebar.com

$$

OTC Food Truck Village 20833 Catawba Ave.

$-$$

Peninsula Prime Seafood & Steakhouse

19918 N Cove Rd. (704) 655-2727

peninsulaprimelkn.com

$$-$$$

Rico’s Acai

20823 N Main St. (704) 605-9960 ricosacai.com

$

Tenders Fresh Food 18341 Statesville Rd. (704) 895-6017

tendersfreshfood.com

$

Tropicana Sports Bar 19708 W Catawba Ave. (704) 892-5272

tropicanasportsbar.com

$

The Waterman Fish

9615 Bailey Rd. (704) 237-3247

watermanclt.com/lkn

$$-$$$

DAVIDSON

Brickhouse Tavern 209 Delburg St. (704) 987-2022

brickhousetavern.com

$$

The Crazy Pig 402 S Main St. (704) 997-2320

thecrazypigbbq.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

$$-$$$

Milkbread 624 Jetton Rd. #110 (704) 702-6020

milkbread.com

$

The Pickled Peach

202 S Main St. (704) 765-2190

thepickledpeach.com

$$

The Soda Shop 104 S Main St. (704) 896-7743

davidsonsodashop.com

$

Sully’s Steamers 721 Jetton St. (980) 689-2061

sullyssteamers.com

$$

HUNTERSVILLE

Bagel Bin & Deli 9815-I Sam Furr Rd. (704) 895-1455

$

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bartaco

16916 Birkdale

Commons Pkwy. bartaco.com

$$

Brown Bag Seafood Co. 16915 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. brownbagseafood.com

$$

The Cheesecake Factory 8701 Townley Rd (980) 399-6197 thecheesecakefactory.com

$$

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

$$

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

Famous Toastery 12715 Conner Dr. (704) 425-6485 famoustoastery.com

$$

Fin & Fino

8630 Lindholm Dr. (704) 987-1779

finandfino.com

$$$

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 16641 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. (980) 399-6999

huntersville.firebirds restaurants.com

$$$

First Watch

16641 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. Ste B250 (704) 727-4108 firstwatch.com

$$

Green Brothers Juice & Smoothie Co. 16815 Cranlyn Dr. greenbrothersjuice.com

$

Harvey’s Huntersville 13812 Cinnabar Pl. (704) 947-5080 harveyslkn.com

$$

Killington’s Restaurant & Pub 10010 Rose Commons Dr. (704) 948-3770

killingtons.com

$$

RESTAURANTS

Lancaster’s BBQ 9230 Beatties Ford Rd. (704) 394-1464

lancastersbbq.com

$$

Link & Pin 9723 Sam Furr Rd. (704) 997-6047 linkandpin.com

$$-$$$

Melting Pot 16625 Statesville Rd. (704) 987-2201 meltingpot.com

$$$

Metro Diner 14211 Reese Blvd. (704) 912-1566 metrodiner.com

$$

Midwood Smokehouse 16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. (980) 689-2990 midwoodsmokehouse.com

$$

The Neighborhood Cafe 100 Huntersville-Concord Rd. (704) 464-1021 thencafe.com

$

The Original New York Bagels 9810 Gilead Rd. (704) 237-4439 theoriginalnewyork bagels.com

$

Pinky’s Westside Grill 9818 Gilead Rd. (704) 727-0142

eatatpinkys.com

$$

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Red Rocks Café

8712 Lindholm Dr. (704) 892-9999 redrockscafe.com

$$-$$$

ASIAN RESTAURANTS

CORNELIUS

Rise Cafe 9525 Birkdale Crossing Dr. (980) 689-2538 risecafelkn.com

$

Saladworks 9911 Rose Commons Dr. (704) 992-9006 restaurants.saladworks.com

$

Shake Shack 16633 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. (704) 396-8100 shakeshack.com

$$

Cool Fish 21726 Catawba Ave. (704) 765-1765 coolfishlkn.com

$$

Fusion Bowl 19905 W Catawba Ave. (704) 997-5998

fusionbowl-cornelius.com

$$

Huang’s China Bistro 19826 N Cove Rd. Ste C (704) 987-2299 huangbistro.com

$

New York Chinese Restaurant 20121 N Main St. (704) 896-6576

$-$$

Noboru Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 20465 Chartwell Center Dr. (704) 897-7978

noborusteakhouse.com

$$-$$$

Osaka Japanese & Chinese Restaurant 17115 Kenton Dr. (704) 987-8980 corneliusosaka.com

$$

Pho Nam 18059 W Catawba Ave. (704) 892-9133 phonamvietnamese.com

$

Pho NC 19420 Jetton Rd. #104 (704) 997-5299 phonconline.com

$

Poke Lakes 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 237-4112 eatpokelakes.com

$$

Sangam Indian Cuisine 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 655-9600

sangamindia.com

$$

Thai House 19700 One Norman Blvd. (704) 997-5919

thaihouse.us.com

$$

DAVIDSON

Masala Mastee 107 N Main St. #101 (704) 897-2211

masalamastee.com

$$ BaoBao

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Sabi Asian Bistro

130 Harbour Place Dr. (704) 895-5707

sabiasianbistro.com

$$

HUNTERSVILLE

BaoBao 9715 Sam Furr Rd. (704) 237-4367 yummybaobao.com

$$

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

$$

Dragon Express

9815 Sam Furr Rd. (704) 655-8999 dragonexpress huntersville.com

$

eeZ Fusion & Sushi 16925 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. (704) 892-4242 eezfusion.com

$$-$$$

Fusion 108

10010 Rose Commons Dr. (704) 992-0808 fusion108.com

$$

House of Taipei 16500 Northcross Dr. (704) 987-7997 houseoftaipei.com

$$

Jin Jin 14231 Market Square Dr. (704) 875-0027

jinjinmarketsq.com

$

Kabuto Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar 16516 Northcross Dr. (704) 655-0077

kabutolakenorman.com

$$-$$$

Kairu Sushi and Noodle Bar 9709 Sam Furr Rd. (704) 584-7970

kairusushi.com

$$

Kung Foo Noodle 8625C Lindholm Dr. (704) 997-8132

kungfoonoodle.com

$$

Ming Garden 16610 W Catawba Ave. (704) 896-2226

myminggarden.com

$$

Pho Ginseng 12905 Rosedale Hill Ave. (704) 992-2227

$$

Sushi Star 9905 Rose Commons Dr. (704) 948-7877 ordersushistarnc.com

$

Thai Emerald 10110 Northcross Center Ct. (704) 896-7484

thethaiemerald.com

$$

Yoshi’s Grill 9826 Gilead Rd. (704) 947-5233

yoshisnc.com

$-$$

CORNELIUS

French Market Cafe & Gourmet Shop 20920 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 641-2201

frenchmarketcafeand tearoom.com

$$

CORNELIUS

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

brooklynsouthpizzeria.com

$$

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

ferruccis.com

$$

G.O.A.T. Pizza 9623 Bailey Rd. (704) 237-4728

goatpizzanc.com

$$

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Brooklyn South Pizzeria

RESTAURANTS

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 $$

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

prosciuttos.com $$

DAVIDSON

Davidson Pizza Company 300 Mock Rd. (704) 237-4019

$$

Il Bosco Ristorante & Bar 127 Depot St. (704) 987-1388

ilboscoristorante.com

$$-$$$

Mama’s Pizza Express 14132 Statesville Rd. Ste A (704) 947-3223

mamaspizzaexpress.com

$

Rocky’s Pizza 10310 Wilmington St. (704) 727-5080

rockyspizzaclt.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

Mandolino’s Artisan Pizza 208 S Main St. (980) 231-5615

mandolinospizza.com

$$

HUNTERSVILLE

Antico Italian Restaruant 9719 Sam Furr Rd. (704) 892-5322

anticoitalianrestaurant.com

$$

Hawthorne’s NY Pizza 14205 Reese Blvd. (704) 992-1661

pizzacharlottenc.com

$$

Inizio Pizza Napoletana 16627 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. Suite E1 (980) 296-3131

iniziopizza.com $$

Mama Mia Too 101 Maxwell Ave. (704) 875-0575

mamamiatoo.com

$$

tasteofbuffalopizzeria.com

$$

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

unclemaddios.com $-$$

CORNELIUS

El Toro 20930 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 997-2534 eltorogrill.us $

Juan Loco 8301-3 Magnolia Estates Dr. (704) 997-5560 juanloco.com

$

Osito’s Taco & Tortas 20700 N Main St. (704) 997-5773 ositostacostortas.com

$

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Zapata’s Restaurant

19905 W Catawba Ave. (704) 987-8890

zapatasrestaurant.com

$$

DAVIDSON

Carrburritos

445 S Main St. (704) 237-3040

carrburritos.com

$

Mestizo

121 N Main St. (704) 997-5933

mestizocontemporary mexican.com

$$

HUNTERSVILLE

Azucar Cuban Restaurant 15906 Old Statesville Rd. (704) 992-9480

azucarcubanrestaurantnc. com

$$-$$$

Las Meras Tortas 14601 Statesville Rd. (704) 727-0928

facebook.com/lasmeras tortas/

$

La Unica

16203 Northcross Dr. (704) 895-5378

launicarestaurants.com

$$

La Victoria Cocina 16801 Caldwell Creek Dr. (704) 997-5059

lavictoriacocina.com

$$

Mezcali

102 Statesville Rd. (704) 274-5142

$$

Que Onda Cantina 13016 Eastfield Rd. (704) 947-8900

queondatacos.com

$$

Sabor Latin Street Grill 14230 Reese Blvd. (704) 727-0018

saborcharlotte.com

$

Taxco Mexican Grill 9719 Sam Furr Rd. (704) 655-0566

taxcomexicangrill.com

$-$$

Verde Mexican & Latin Fusion 9818 Gilead Rd. (704) 274-9192

verdelatin.com

$$-$$$

Viva Chicken 9121 Sam Furr Rd. (704) 896-7350

vivachicken.com

$$

CORNELIUS

Big Bite’z Grill 20430 W Catawba Ave. (704) 895-7728

bigbitez.com

$

Greco Fresh Grille 8301-4 Magnolia Estates Dr. (704) 237-4631

grecofreshgrille.com

$$

DAVIDSON

Habibi Lebanon 408 S Main St. (704) 892-9369

habibilebanon.com

$$

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Greco Fresh Grille Juan Loco

COFFEE SHOPS & DESSERT SPOTS

COFFEE SHOPS

CORNELIUS

Coffee Republic & Bakery 19905 W Catawba Ave. (704) 897-1717 coffeerepub.com

The Coffeeshop 21234 W Catawba Ave. (980) 689-4234 facebook.com/ thecoffeeshopnc

Waterbean Coffee 19420 Jetton Rd. #105 (828) 305-9999 waterbean.coffee

Willow Wood Coffee 19801 South Main St. (980) 201-1443 willowwoodcoffee.com

DAVIDSON

77 Grounds Coffee 605 Jetton St. Ste B (704) 230-0934 77groundscoffee.com

Good Drip Coffee 108 S Main St. Ste A (828) 838-5705 gooddripcoffee.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

Defined Coffee 8519 Gilead Rd. (704) 266-0708 definedcoffee.com

Coffee Republic & Coworking 104 Main St. (704) 992-9492 mainstreetcoffee.co

Summit Coffee 16639 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Ste C-300 (704) 997-6071 summitcoffee.com

Waterbean Coffee 9705 Sam Furr Rd. Ste A (704) 479-8888 waterbean.coffee

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CORNELIUS

Andy’s Frozen Custard 17055 Nat Bynum Ln. (704) 997-8165

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream 17029 Kenton Dr. (704) 896-2886 brusters.com

Carolina Cones 20801 N Main St. (704) 892-8190 (Closed winters)

Concetto’s Italian Ice 19826 N Cove Rd. (516) 900-2882 concettositalianice.com

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream 20545 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 237-4522 handelsicecream.com

Peach Cobbler Factory 21303 Catawba Ave. (704) 237-4307 peachcobblerfactory.com

Pelican’s Snoballs 20832 Catawba Ave. (704) 254-5556 (Closed winters)

Sharetea 9606 Bailey Rd. (704) 997-6070 1992sharetea.com

Sweet Cakes Bakery 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 997-6130 sweetcakesbakery.com

DAVIDSON

Summit Creamery 1827 Shearers Rd. (704) 895-9090 summitcoffee.com/ summitcreamery

DESSERTS

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

HUNTERSVILLE

B&K Tea Cafe 14231 Market Square Dr. (704) 274-5910 bkteacafe.com

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

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop 16836-D Birkdale Commons Pkwy. (704) 997-8441 buttermilkskypie.com

Crumbl Cookies 10109 Northcross Center Ct. Ste 130 (704) 274-3480 crumblcookies.com

Duck Donuts 9931-C Rose Commons Dr. (704) 727-5150 duckdonuts.com

Huntersville Ice Cream Shop 100 Maxwell Ave. (980) 288-7637 huntersvilleicecream shop.com

Kilwin’s 16926 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. (704) 237-4869 kilwins.com/huntersville

Nothing Bundt Cakes 8830 Lindholm Dr. (704) 894-8535 nothingbundtcakes.com

Smallcakes Cupcakery 9818 Gilead Rd. (704) 727-0284 smallcakescupcakery.com

Sugar + Ice 16940 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. (704) 274-5584 sugarandiceus.com

Whit’s Frozen Custard 10420 Arahova Dr. (704) 992-9750 whitscustard.com

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Ass Clown Brewing Co. 10620 Bailey Rd. (704) 997-8490 assclownbrewing.com

Barley Market 20052 Zion Ave. (980) 689-5087

shopbarley.com

Bin 110

19712 One Norman Blvd. (980) 689-5081 bin110.com

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

Carbonation Craft Beer and Wine Shop 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 770-5272

facebook.com/ carbonation2 Cork & Cask 9624 Bailey Rd. (704) 765-5490

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

d9brewing.com Dive Bar 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 237-4476

Lakes Brewing 10228 Bailey Rd. (704) 998-9017

elevenlakesbrewing.com

Eleven
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LOCAL LIBATIONS sip back & relax = Beer = Wine
Old Town Public House

Lost Worlds Brewing

19700-D One Norman Blvd. (980) 689-2467

lostworldsbeer.com

Lucky Dog Bark & Brew 19607 Statesville Rd. (704) 896-5550

luckydogbarkandbrew.com

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

Total Wine & More 20615 Torrence Chapel Rd. (704) 895-6115 totalwine.com

Winestore

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

DAVIDSON

The Cabin

400 A N Harbor Place Dr. (704) 237-3629 thecabinpublkn.com

Hop & Vine

605 Jetton St. Suite C (704) 207- 4037 facebook.com/ hopvinedavidson/

Lake Norman Cottage

200 A N Harbor Place Dr. (704) 237-3629

Side Bar Bottle Company

208 S Main St. (980) 689-2718 sidebarbottlecompany.com

Table & Board

416 C South Main St. (704) 964-5101 thetableandboard.com

Vine Society Wine Shop 117 Depot St. (704) 892-8044

vinesociety.com

HUNTERSVILLE

760 Craft Works 100 Gilead Rd. (704) 274-5216

760craftworks.com

B Squared Bottle Shop & Tasting Room 13812 Cinnabar Pl. (704) 947-5109 b2bottleshop.com

Crafty Beer Guys

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

Murto Made Distillery 11941 Ramah Church Rd. (248) 421-5148

murtomadedistillery.com

Premium spirit made by Huntersville’s only micro distillery

Neoteric Brewing 14220 Oakhill Park Ln. (704) 727-0051 neotericbrewing.com

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

primalbrewery.com

NEARBY

Daveste Vineyards

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

Table & Board

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PLACES TO WATCH 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.

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. Opt for a more intimate experience with Mountain Island Lake Paddle Co. offering multi-day paddleboard and kayak rentals that includes all the

equipment you need. A paddle, safety leash, personal flotation device, waterproof/floating phone pouch, and more. These self-guided rentals are dropped off right to you at Latta Nature Preserve’s Gar Creek Kayak Only Launch. Other launch locations are available upon request.

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FROM A PARK

Ramsey

Creek Park

The ADA-compliant fishing pier is an excellent place to watch as the sky falls dark. If you need to kill time, they also have a dog park, picnic shelters, a swimming beach, a playground and more.

Jetton Park

If you’re looking for a breathtaking sunset with an “island feel,” pack your picnic blanket or find a bench at the sunning beach. While you’re there, take advantage of the bike and walking trails, picnic areas, and garden.

Latta Nature Preserve

If you want to squeeze in some steps while rewarding yourself with a sunset, visit this 1,343-acre park that runs along Mountain Island Lake. You’ll find plenty of hiking trails perfect for walking along the lake as the sun goes down. We would recommend Split Rock Trail (1.15 miles) or Buzzard Rock Trail (0.3 miles) for the best views of the lake.

AT A RESTAURANT

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

Dine on their patio that looks out to breathtaking views of the sunset. For those who want to travel via boat, they offer a “dock-and-dine” service.

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.

Nothing eases the mind like watching the daylight fade over the water. Show us your favorite spots and share your sunset photos with us @visitlakenorman!

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Jetton Park

CORNELIUS (exit 28)

Comfort Inn and Suites - Lake Norman 19521 Liverpool Pkwy. | (704) 896-7622 comfortinn.com

Hampton Inn Charlotte - North/Lake Norman 19501 Statesville Rd. | (704) 892-9900 hamptoninn3.hilton.com

Lake Norman Inn and Suites 19608 Liverpool Pkwy. | (704) 896-0660 expedia.com

Microtel Inn and Suites

20820 Torrence Chapel Rd. | (704) 895-1828 microtelinn.com

Red Roof Inn & Suites 20740 Torrence Chapel Rd. | (704) 892-3500 redroof.com

(exit 30)

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

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

Comfort Suites Birkdale Village 16905 Caldwell Creek Dr. | (704) 892-9487 choicehotels.com/nc975

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson 16617 Statesville Rd. | (704) 895-6565 countryinns.com/huntersvillenc HUNTERSVILLE (exit 25)

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HUNTERSVILLE (exit 25) continued

Courtyard by Marriott 16700 Northcross Dr. | (704) 949-4900 marriott.com/cltln

Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte/Lake Norman 16508 Northcross Dr. | (704) 766-2500 fourpointscharlottelakenorman.com

My Place Hotel 14725 Statesville Rd. | (704) 274-9164 myplacehotels.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

SpringHill Suites by Marriott 13610 Reese Blvd West | (704) 946-2950 marriott.com/cltsu

Super 8 Huntersville 14135 Statesville Rd. | (704) 875-1165 super8.com

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Sports Events

Tournaments

Searching for an indoor, outdoor or water sports venue? Lake Norman is a beautiful destination for your athletes, spectators and familes.

From venue selections to hotel accommodations to event promotion, Lake Norman has quickly distinguished itself as a sports event hub. Every year, more sporting events call Lake Norman home. Let us help you tackle the planning details and guide you to a victorious event.

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Don’t overwhelm yourself with the logistics that Visit Lake Norman can handle. Take advantage of our complimentary services that include assistance with venue selections, discount hotel rates, wedding gift bags and more. We’re here to help you explore the best options suited to your style, budget and guest count.

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family reunions meetings & special events

From virtual visits to in-person gatherings, our three towns offer the very best in unique venues, restaurants, attractions and more.

Bring the group together and let us do the planning for you. From which venue to host at, what restaurants to eat at, the attractions to go to and where to stay. Catch up with those you haven’t seen in a while and connect with the ones you have yet to meet. Lake Norman has all the meeting facilities and entertainment activities you need to make your special event a memorable one!

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