Attractions & Entertainment
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The Lake Norman area is rich in things to do, join in on the fun that fits your schedule. Below are listings for area attractions, historic sites, museums,professional & semi-professional sport, nightlife, live music, performing arts, galleries, wine tasting with the locals, spas, and more.
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- 6000 Sample Road, PO Box 16443
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 875-6521
- Visit Website
Eagles, falcons, ospreys, owls, hawks and vultures are among the birds of prey at the Carolina Raptor Center located within Latta Plantation Nature Preserve. The Raptor Center is dedicated to the rehabilitation, research, and conservation of these birds ...more
- 13415 Reese Boulevard West
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- Visit Website
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 ...more
- 20310 Chartwell Center Drive
- Cornelius, NC 28031
- (704) 897-5555
- Visit Website
Michael Waltrip Racing, both diehard race fans and those new to the sport of NASCAR will enjoy the rare opportunity to see what it takes to get a race team to the track every week. Guest will see all facets of car fabrication and assembly as they tour a ...more
- 401 North Myers Street
- Charlotte, NC 28202
- (704) 374-1565
A multi-disciplinary arts organization preserving the rich artistic heritage of ...more
- 9921 Old Statesville Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 896-9808
This is the site of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence on May ...more
- 4330 Westmont Drive
- Charlotte, NC 28217
- (704) 401-3251
Open Monday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed on Sunday. Admission is ...more
- 8712 Lindholm Drive, Suite 206
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 895-8744
Birkdale Village, a 323,549 square foot lifestyle/hybrid center combines the best of ...more
- 7980 Babe Stillwell Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 621-0854
Local Water displays are designed to make learning fun; interactive nature makes them ...more
- 15915 Davidson Concord Road (HWY 73)
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 439-4303
Established in 1912, The Bradford Store brings you back to the good old days of ...more
- 16445 Poplar Tent Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 896-5544
The Carolina Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 11-stage theater, a ...more
- 1459 River Highway
- Mooresville, NC 28117
- (704) 663-2628
Experience a day of fun on beautiful Lake Norman, where the possibilities are ...more
- 19725 Oak Street
- Cornelius, NC 28031
The Cornelius Arts Center offers ongoing exhibits, various programs, classes, ...more
- 610 Jetton Street, Suite 150
- Davidson, NC 28036
- (704) 896-7245
Davidson Chocolate Company produces a full line of gourmet truffles, confections, ...more
- Box 7158
- Davidson, NC 28036
- (704) 894-2374
Davidson College was founded in 1837 by ministers of the Concord Presbytery. Its ...more
- 442 South Main Street
- Davidson, NC 28036
- (704) 892-2118
The market will offer locally produced, seasonal produce and meats produced by ...more
- 301 North Tryon Street
- Charlotte, NC 28202
- (704) 372-6261
One of the top hands-on science museums in the nation Discovery Place provides ...more
- 105 Gilead Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 372-6261
Be a firefighter, a chef or an explorer, build a castle, create a masterpiece or ...more
- 200-B North Harbor Place
- Davidson, NC 28036
- (704) 826-5401
We have 4 21' Avalons in the fleet and 1 M160 16' Pontoon! We consider an all day ...more
- 13339 Hagers Ferry Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 875-5600
Offering hands-on energy exhibits, a Lake Norman movie, outdoor picnic facility, and ...more
- 104 South Main Street
- Davidson, NC 28036
- (704) 928-5452
A guided walking tour on the local history, ghost stories, and local hauntings.
- 5225 Sample Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 875-2312
Historic Latta Plantation circa 1800 is the last remaining Catawba River plantation ...more
- 19501 West Catawba Avenue
- Cornelius, NC 28031
- (704) 895-5545
The House of Jazz will cater to adults from ages 35 and up. It’s not trendy, it’s ...more
- 8231 Gilead Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 875-6479
Come and visit this beautiful Federal style home of Hugh and Isabella Torrance and ...more
- Corner of Main & Maxwell
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 766-2220
Local Farmers offer fresh goods at this small neighborhood park on selected days ...more
- 13415 Reese Boulevard West
- Huntersville, NC 28078
The newly expanded Joe Gibbs Racing Souvenir Store is located inside the JGR Raceshop ...more
Professional & Semi-Professional Team Sports
For the sports fan, there are plenty of professional teams call Lake Norman home and play in the region.
- Carolina Panthers - National Football League (NFL)
- Charlotte Checkers - American Hockey League (AHL)
- Charlotte Bobcats - National Basketball Association (NBA)
- Joe Gibbs Racing - NASCAR
- Michael Waltrip Racing - NASCAR
- Charlotte Knights - Minor League Baseball
- Kannapolis Intimidators - Minor League Baseball
