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24 Group Friendly Restaurants in Lake Norman

Planning a group outing can be overwhelming and trying to please everyone's tastes can be a challenge. Lake Norman has a diverse culinary scene full of tasty options. To help you pick a place, get started with this list of group-friendly restaurants sure to please all of your guests. Cornelius…

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Thanksgiving Feasts & Fun in Lake Norman

Thanksgiving is the perfect time for reuniting with loved ones, eating lots of food, and participating in activities together as a family. To help you plan, we have compiled a list of restaurants offering food for Thanksgiving and events happening in Lake Norman throughout the week that you can…

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Final 2023 Photo Contest Results!

Since 2016, Visit Lake Norman has run an annual photo contest, sharing some of the best moments of the lake ever captured. This year was the 9th Annual Capture LKN Photo Contest , where we received hundreds of entries throughout September. Participants entered their photos by posting them on social…

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Holiday Events in Lake Norman

‘Tis that time of the year again! Whether you’re looking to get festive inside or you want to enjoy the holiday spirit outdoors, Lake Norman has you covered with a variety of winter and holiday events in the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville, guaranteed to give you those warm fuzzy…

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Flying High at the Carolina Raptor Center

What started with a Broad-Winged Hawk, has now evolved into a full facility that has taken care of over 25,000 raptors. While the location and facility have changed several times throughout the years, with the current location being at the Quest Center, the mission to take care of and educate our…

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Explore Lake Norman's Social Districts

Social districts are defined as outdoor, common areas where a person may consume alcoholic beverages sold by permitted establishments (bars, breweries, restaurants) in designated areas. A social district may include both indoor and outdoor areas during the days and hours established. Keep reading to…

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Explore Davidson College

Davidson College was established in 1837 as a liberal arts college dedicated to cultivating humane instincts and disciplined, creative minds. It is ranked 15th among national liberal arts colleges and 9th in most innovative in the 2022 US News & World Report Best College Rankings. The selective…

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Family Fun Bucket List

Are you looking to get away from home or planning a getaway to Lake Norman? Well, lucky for you, the area has much to offer regarding family entertainment! From mini golf and axe throwing to historic sites and paddle boarding, we have highlighted some favorites to make deciding on a family activity…

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A Guide to Hiking & Biking in Lake Norman

Walk, bike, run, or hike! Lake Norman has all your hiking and biking needs covered, whether you’re stopping in or you call the area home. Our local parks offer paved and natural trails for hikers and cyclists. We’ve got you covered with a guide to various parks and shops to secure the things you…

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The Most Bewitching Halloween Events in Lake Norman

It's almost that time of the year again! Halloween is the holiday everyone looks forward to. It is full of cheap scares, hayrides, horror movies, jack-o-lanterns, and candy! These Halloween events are guaranteed to have something fun for every member of the family to enjoy. What better way to spend…

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