Welcome to Lake Norman

Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville, NC

Nestled on the banks of beautiful Lake Norman are the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville. These charming towns present a wide array of leisure amenities including upscale shopping, golfing, NASCAR, fishing, and water fun. Located only 15 miles from uptown Charlotte, Lake Norman is THE place for fun in the sun!

Created in 1963 by Duke Energy, Lake Norman is 34 miles long with 520 miles of shoreline and offers numerous attractions to explore. The Lake Norman area offers a mild, four-season climate making it perfect for year-round adventures! Click for current water temperature.

Don't Miss...

We Love Birds of Prey!

Bald Eagles, Harry Potter's Owls, Vulture feedings and so much more! One awesome animal adventure!! more

Celebrate Tourism with AWESOME Deals!

May 4-12 is the official week honoring for National Tourism Week, but we decided to celebrate all month long with killer dining, hotel, and entertainment deals, ticket giveaways and MORE!!! more

Completely Engaging!

Planning a wedding? You have picked the perfect destination, and we can help! more

HOT New Restaurant!

New family-owned restaurant in Davidson, Carrburritos has delicious Mexican food with the best margarita “mixologists” ever! more

Asian Fest & Dragon Boat Races

Find your INNER ROAR!!!! This internationally attended annual fave is back May 4th! more

FISHING Fun

Lake Norman is known on the professional fishing circuits as one of the top five best bass fisheries. Come out and catch your best on your own boat, on a chartered fishing expedition or in an upcoming tournament!  more

HOT Hotel Deals!!

Don't miss some fun and fantastic packages and special offers from Lake Norman hotels! more

NC Brewers & Music Fest

Rural Hill is rockin' with the Annual NC Brewers & Music Fest!! Seven bands and more than 30 of North Carolina’s finest craft brewers will bring you great jams and all the hand crafted ales and lagers you can savor.  more

Plan your trip easily with suggested itineraries or make customized days of play with Trip Builder!!

Blazing sunsets, awesome sports action, boats cruising along aqua waters, and beautiful blue skies make Lake Norman an incredibly scenic destination. For a full photo gallery of Lake Norman's landscapes, attractions, events, and more check out Visit Lake Norman's photo gallery, watch our videos, and visit us on Facebook and Pinterest!

Love our area? Help promote it with VLN!

We are seeking energetic, friendly, dependable volunteers. If you are people-oriented and interested in being an Ambassador to the community, the Visit Lake Norman Visitor Center is the place for you! Learn More