If you're in the beautiful Lake Norman area and you don't know what to do, here is a bucket list of 31 things to try! Go around Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville and try to check off all the boxes before summer ends! The clock's tickin'!
▢ Picnic in the park and walk a trail at Jetton Park
▢ Go laser tagging at Frankie's Fun Park with the whole family
▢ Visit the Davidson or Huntersville Farmers Market to enjoy some local goods
▢ Go paddle boarding or kayaking on the lake and snap a cool pic
Frankie's Fun Park
The Soda Shop at Davidson
▢ Take a sunset cruise with Carolina Cruising Charters
▢ Drink a float from The Soda Shop, Davidson's first real café that opened in 1951
▢ Listen to live music in the Plaza at Birkdale Village
▢ Catch a fish off a dock or boat
▢ Try a State Fair Mini Donut from Sugar + Ice
▢ Nominate someone you love to the G.O.A.T Hall of Fame at G.O.A.T Pizza
▢ Check out a jail cell from the nineteenth century.
▢ Eat a handmade paleta at Morelia Ice Cream Paletas
▢ Enjoy the fresh fruits and acai bowls at Rico's Acai
▢ If you’re over 21, grab a beer from a local brewery and walk around the social district. There are so many breweries to choose from!
▢ Take a dip at Ramsey Creek Park's swimming beach
▢ Go on a scavenger hunt and find all the sculptures at the Davidson College Sculpture Garden
▢ Go down the waterslide at the Northern Regional Recreation Center
▢ See a movie during Lights, Camera, Birkdale at Birkdale Village
▢ Browse rows and rows of antiques at Oak Street Mill
Rico's Acai
Party Pontoon
▢ Find a t-shirt, hat, or other souvenirs at VLN’s Visitor Center
▢ Get a hole in one at LKN Mini Golf
▢ Try completing an obstacle course at Ninja Nation
▢ Visit the Veterans Monument in Cornelius
▢ Have a relaxing float on the lake with Party Pontoon
▢ Grab a slice of pizza from Brooklyn South
▢ Visit NC's oldest surviving store from the 18th-century, Hugh Torance House & Store
▢ Take a wake and surf lesson with Ride LKN and learn how to ride the waves!
▢ Test your problem-solving skills at Escape 109
▢ Rent an e-bike and ride on the greenways
▢ Walk through the Carolina Raptor Center and see how many birds you can spot
Ride LKN
Make memories at Lake Norman!
As summer heats up at Lake Norman, it's clear that this unique destination offers endless opportunities for adventure, fun, and relaxation. Whether you're looking for thrilling water sports, fantastic dining experiences, relaxation by the lake, or fun for the whole family, Lake Norman is the place for you. This summer bucket list highlights only a fraction of everything our three towns provide. While you're exploring all that Lake Norman has to offer, we have one more bucket list item for you to check off, post your favorite Lake Norman place on social media and tag us @VisitLakeNorman!
