The Lake Norman area offers a mild, four-season
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Featured Events & Things To Do
A Racing Fan Must!
Visit Joe Gibbs Racing! The newly expanded Joe Gibbs Racing Souvenir Store is located inside the JGR Raceshop in Huntersville NC. The Joe Gibbs Racing Souvenir Store offers exclusive merchandise you will not find anyplace else as well as the more popular items no NASCAR fan should be without. more
Warrior Dash of North Carolina Is Back
Welcome to America's most insane race. Warrior Dash of North Carolina returns this year for 11 obstacles await you along this 3.08 mile course. Are you a Warrior? RACE LENGTH: WAVE TIMES: 3.08 insane miles Waves of up to 500 participants . more
Democratic National Convention (DNC) 2012
The DNC will bring plenty of receptions and VIP parties to Charlotte, let Lake Norman provide an alternative! We're only 15 miles from the convention center, what better location, and of course we've got this gorgeous lake! We have trip planning packages for hotels, restaurants and events. more
Win a Lake Norman Adventure Package
Visit Lake Norman is holding a raffle to raise money for Big Day at the Lake on July 21, 2012. Raffle tickets are $5 per ticket entry or 5 entries for $20. All proceeds benefit Big Day at the Lake and are tax deductible.Make your donation for a chance to win at the Visit Lake Norman Visitor Center. more
Find This Hidden Gem!
Foster's Frame & Art Gallery features local artist and original art from around the world. Stop by to view special showings or browse the gallery. more
Congrats Brent Long on Table Rock FLW Win!
Brent Long, Cornelius, N.C. resident and official Visit Lake Norman pro angler, caught 20 bass weighing 78 pounds, 13 ounces to win first place and the top prize of $125,000 at the national Walmart FLW Tour Major on Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri. The four‐day tournament was the third of ten 2012 tournaments. more
Play Lake Norman’s Greens
The Lake Norman area golf courses range from daily fee courses to private Golf & Lake communities
Featured Restaurant
Prosciutto's Pizzeria Pub & Restaurant is Lake Norman's ONLY Boston themed Pizzeria. Enjoy the special taste of Brick Oven Pizza. This unique restaurant has been called "Lake Norman's Best Pizza ". Our family friendly menu has something for everyone. A full service catering company offered. more
Featured Attraction: Carolina Raptor Center
Watch the Bald Eagles nesting on the live feed Eagle Camera! more
Best Hotel Deals
Lake Norman is an ideal place to host meetings, conferences, tournaments, and events. Did you know we can help find you the BEST DEAL for your group's hotel stay? more
Michael Waltrip Racing
Want the NASCAR experience in a realty cool race shop? Watch the teams at work preparing for the next green flag! more
Top 5 Best Bass Fishing
Lake Norman is known on the professional fishing circuits as one of the top five best bass fisheries. more
Visit Lake Norman Testimonials
Brent Long, Professional Angler and Local Humanitarian
"As a lifelong resident, I have seen the positive impact from the efforts of Visit Lake Norman in establishing Lake Norman as an exceptional fishing tournament location. We have the best of the best that will continue to come, because Visit Lake Norman has worked hard to maintain a reputation for professionalism and execution.." more
Huntington Daly, Hampton Inn Cornelius and Hampton Inn & Suites Huntersville
"I have worked closely with Visit Lake Norman for a year now and they are truly some of the nicest and easiest people to work with. They are all very dedicated to their work and have a lot of pride in what they do. Visit Lake Norman is always quick to offer a helping hand into any situation that will better tourism..." more
John and Sue Elliot, Davidson Chocolate Company
"Visit Lake Norman has helped Davidson Chocolate Company reach greater visibility through their marketing efforts. We have been included on the tours in the spring that reach hotel operators who in turn share great places to visit in the Lake Norman region. Much new business has developed through these tours. .." more
Nancy & Vincent DiGiorgio, Campania Italian Café & Trattoria
"Visit Lake Norman is an organization dedicated to making Lake Norman a destination for visitors. Visit Lake Norman guides visitors to enjoy all the area has to offer, while striving to support local businesses and invest in our local economy. Visit Lake Norman is a real asset to our community..." more
Chris "Sid" Sadlowski, Michael Waltrip Racing
"We enjoy a successful relationship with Visit Lake Norman as our promotional partner. They have been instrumental in helping us grow our tour and retail business by promoting Michael Waltrip Racing through their established network of businesses, government and civic agencies, and widespread media contacts." more
Thomas Finlay, North Meck Soccer Club
"North Meck Soccer Club is proud and honored to be partners with Visit Lake Norman. In just two years we have seen tremendous growth in our tournaments as a direct result of our partnership. Our club, towns and community benefit from the tournaments directly and we're excited about the future growth." more
Kim Bradford, The Bradford StoreThomas
"The Bradford Store is most grateful to Visit Lake Norman for giving our store experience to so many new customers. We are a small business with no advertising budget...word of mouth has been key to increasing customer base. The groups that have come out to the store on tours with VLN have enthusiastically embraced our goal..." more
Gordon Cashion, Cashion's Quick Stops
"Whether it is the anglers filling up their boats and trucks or the soccer tournament moms buying gas and snacks, we really appreciate Visit Lake Norman bringing so much new business to our area!" more
