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! Take a trip around Cornelius Davidson and Huntersville and check off all the boxes before summer ends!

▢ Have a picnic and explore the scenic trails at Jetton Park

▢ Challenge the family to a laser tag game at Frankie's Fun Park 

▢ Shop local at the Davidson or Huntersville Farmers Market

▢ Go paddle boarding or kayaking on the lake and snap a pic and tag us to share the fun!

▢ Shop at the charming stores of downtown Cornelius at The Shoppes at Oak Street Mill

 

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Frankie's Fun Park
Morelia Ice Cream Paletas
Morelia Ice Cream Paletas

▢ Drink a float at the The Soda Shop, Davidson's original café since 1951

▢ Listen to live music in the Plaza at Birkdale Village

▢ Cast a line and catch a fish from a dock or boat

▢ Nominate someone you love to the G.O.A.T Hall of Fame at G.O.A.T Pizza

▢ Visit a 19th-century jail cell and experience history up close

▢ Pick up a yummy Matcha Latte from a local favorite around Lake Norman

▢ 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 a 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

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Birkdale Village
party pontoon
Party Pontoon

▢ Find a t-shirt, hat, or other souvenirs at the Visit Lake Norman gift shop

▢ 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 Wake & Surf Co. 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

▢ Step into nature at the Quest Center and see where the trails take you

 

Maya Wakesurf
Ride Wake & Surf Co.

Make memories at Lake Norman!

As summer heats up at Lake Norman, there are endless opportunities for adventure, fun, and relaxation. 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!