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PLAN A VISIT TO THE LAKE NORMANAREA AND VISIT THE BEAUTIFUL,UNIQUE BIRKDALE VILLAGE.Birkdale Village is a one-stop shopping experience in an inviting atmosphere on a main street setting with the perfect combination of retail, of�ce and residential units. The center has over 60 retail shops, 10 restaurants, service providers, a 16-screen theater and a one-of-a-kind interactive fountain. Its excellent merchant mix includes national tenants such as: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Total Wine & More, Victoria’s Secret, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, among others. For more information, visit BirkdaleVillage.net.

BirkdaleVillage.net704.895.8744

@ShopBirkdale

Facebook.com/BirkdaleVillage

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PLAN A VISIT TO THE LAKE NORMANAREA AND VISIT THE BEAUTIFUL,UNIQUE BIRKDALE VILLAGE.Birkdale Village is a one-stop shopping experience in an inviting atmosphere on a main street setting with the perfect combination of retail, of�ce and residential units. The center has over 60 retail shops, 10 restaurants, service providers, a 16-screen theater and a one-of-a-kind interactive fountain. Its excellent merchant mix includes national tenants such as: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Total Wine & More, Victoria’s Secret, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, among others. For more information, visit BirkdaleVillage.net.

BirkdaleVillage.net704.895.8744

@ShopBirkdale

Facebook.com/BirkdaleVillage

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TABLE OF CONTENTS/WELCOME/VISITOR CENTER INFO

VISIT LAKE NORMAN’S VISITOR

INFO CENTER

19900 West Catawba Avenue, Suite 102

Cornelius, NC 28031704.987.3300visitorcenter@

lakenorman.orgVisitLakeNorman.org

VISIT LAKE NORMAN STAFF:

Sally Ashworth Executive Director

Travis Dancy Director of Sales

Cyndi Bartley Operations & Visitor

Services Manager

Jennie Leng Marketing & Visitor

Services Coordinator

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TABLE OF CONTENTS/WELCOME/VISITOR CENTER INFO

Welcome to Lake Norman

The Lakeside of Charlotte

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6 Visitor Center 8 Lake Norman

Timeline

10 Weather

13 Transportation

15 Hotels

19 Restaurants

30 Beer & Wine

32 Lake Norman Map

35 AttractionsDon’t Miss StopsExperience Lake NormanLake Rental ActivitiesArts & CultureHistory & HeritageShoppingGolf Courses & ClubsParksAnnual Events

45 Events & VenuesSporting EventsWeddingsFamily Reunions, Special Events & Meetings

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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704-787-9351 Monday-Saturday 10-7 • Sunday 1-6

www.depotgibsonmill.com

325 McGill Ave. NW, Concord, NC 28026

88,000 Square Feet • Over 625 Booths

Come visit the LARGEST Antique Mall in the South

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VISITOR CENTER

Visit Lake Norman Visitor CenterProudly serving Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville for 15 years

There are 21 amazing ambassadors that are eager to act as your own personal area information tour guides. Our Visitor Center offers a large range of free information and literature for your convenience and resource.

Hours:Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Lake Norman Novelties!We offer Lake Norman merchandise that is sure to pleaseOakley products

also available

T-shirts

Hoodies

Hats

Keychains

Stickers

License Plates

Postcards

Mugs

Books

Plus More!

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HISTORY/TIMELINE SIDEBAR

TIMELINE

1837Davidson College is established n Birthed the town of Davidsonn Ranked one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country

Lake Norman Throughout the Years

Splash into the past of North Carolina’s Inland Sea

1873Huntersville is incorporated. n Originally named Craighead, the town changed its name to Huntersville to honor a major landowner and cotton farmer named Robert Boston Hunter

1891 n The town of Davidson College changes its name to Davidson

1893 Cornelius was founded.n Named after Joseph Benjamin Cornelius, who funded the construction of a cotton mill in the area

1905 n Cornelius is incorporated

1959n Ground broke on the project to begin building the lake

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HISTORY/TIMELINE SIDEBAR

1963n Lake Norman was completed.n Named after a retired Duke Power President Norman Atwater Cocke

2013 n Lake Norman celebrates 50 years

n Completed in 1963n 520 miles of shoreline and 34 miles longn Mecklenburg, Iredell, Lincoln and Catawba counties surround Lake Normann The maximum depth of Lake Norman is 130 feetn The lake is named after Norman Atwater Cocke, a former president of Duke Power, now Duke Energy

Quick Facts about Lake Norman

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Festive FallsHigh:

Upper 60s to Low 70s

Low: Upper 30s

to 40s

What to pack: Light jackets, cardigans, capris, and a pair of jeans

Winter WonderlandHigh: Upper

40s

Low: Lower to Mid 20s

What to pack: Winter coats, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, and

long pants or leggings

Blooming SpringHigh: Upper

70s

Low: Upper

50s

What to pack: Light rain jackets, capris, cardigans, short-to

mid- length dresses and skirts

Sun-kissed SummersHigh:

Upper 80s to 90s

Low: Lower to Mid-60s

What to pack: Tank tops, sundresses and skirts, shorts,

sunglasses, sunscreen, and sandals

If you’re 50 or better, join the Circle for just $15 a year.Benefits include:• Prescription Drug Discounts• Hearing Care Discounts• Vision Care Discounts• Dental Discounts• Personal Emergency Response

Join the Circle!

Have the time of your life in the prime of your life!

Senior Circle meets at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center the first Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m.

For more information, or to join, visit SeniorCircle.com, or call Lake Norman Regional Medical Center at 704-660-4859.

Come learn what joining the Circle can do for you.

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital’s medical staff.

• Health and Wellness Talks and Screenings• Travel Opportunities• Fellowship, Fun & Lifelong Learning• Health and Fitness Classes

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If you’re 50 or better, join the Circle for just $15 a year.Benefits include:• Prescription Drug Discounts• Hearing Care Discounts• Vision Care Discounts• Dental Discounts• Personal Emergency Response

Join the Circle!

Have the time of your life in the prime of your life!

Senior Circle meets at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center the first Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m.

For more information, or to join, visit SeniorCircle.com, or call Lake Norman Regional Medical Center at 704-660-4859.

Come learn what joining the Circle can do for you.

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital’s medical staff.

• Health and Wellness Talks and Screenings• Travel Opportunities• Fellowship, Fun & Lifelong Learning• Health and Fitness Classes

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Contact Lisa Dula at Dula Real Estate 704-576-510918145 W. Catawba Avenue, Cornelius [email protected]

Dula Real Estate

Our Principal has Over 20 Years’ Experience in Lake NormanArea Commercial Real Estate, including sales & leasing of:

Need Commercial Real Estate Help?

SERVING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS & TENANTS

Welcome to our Growing Area!

• Michael Waltrip Racing HQ • Davidson Cotton Mill• Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union

• The Former Palace Theatre• Numerous Office Condo Sales and Office Leases


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Get to Lake NormanGetting you to and from the most premier areas around the lake!

AirportCharlotte Douglas International Airport 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy. Charlotte, NC 28028 704.359.4013 www.charlotteairport.com

Transportation & Taxi ServicesCorneliusDestination Unlimited Limousines 704.655.7433Lake Norman Airport Taxi 704.662.0834LKN Shuttle 704.576.2763Master Transportation 704.618.1259Platinum Limousines of NC 704.728.3467Ragin’ Uptown Party Charters 704.451.7433Step n Out Limousine & Taxi Service 704.526.7767

DavidsonCar-olina Car Service 704.589.1550Charlotte Taxi 704.905.2761

HuntersvilleAAA Carolinas 704.897.0580Enterprise Rent-A-Car 704.766.1545International Cab Company 704.226.7531Yellow Cab Authorized Driver of Huntersville 704.351.6106

Davidson Village Inn Pedicab and Bike Rentals704.892.8044

Guests can take a tour of Davidson College and the town hosted by the Innkeeper at the Village Inn via pedicab or rent a bicycle for the day with Spirited Cyclist. Book any room for a night and schedule your pedicab tour for an additional charge of $10 or a full-day bicycle rental for $20.

Go the Distance Mileage Chart of Nearby Attractions (from VLN, Cornelius)

Birkdale Village . . . . . . . .4 milesCharlotte International Airport . .24 milesCharlotte Motor Speedway . . . . . .19 milesDavidson College . . . . . . .3 miles Discovery Place Kids . . . 7 miles Duke Energy’s Energy Explorium . . . . . . 7 milesLake Norman State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 milesLatta Plantation Nature Preserve . . . . . . 11 milesRamsey Creek Park . . . . .2 milesUptown Charlotte . . . . .19 miles

TRANSPORTATION

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P – PET FRIENDLY F - FITNESS CENTER PL – INDOOR/OUTDOOR POOL C – COMP WIFI B – FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

HOTELS

StayAwhile

Our hotel accommodations will make you feel at home


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Davidson (Exit 30)The Cedars Davidson Bed & Breakfast 857 Concord Rd. 704.765.4930 www.cedarsdavidson.com C B

Davidson Village Inn 117 Depot St. 704.892.8044 www.davidsoninn.com F C

B

Homewood Suites by Hilton – Davidson 125 Harbour Place Dr. 704.987.1818 www.davidson.homewoodsuites.com F PL C

B

Cornelius (Exit 28)Clarion Inn-Lake Norman 19608 Liverpool Pkwy. 704.896.0660 www.clarionhotel.com P F PL C B

Comfort Inn and Suites-Lake Norman 19521 Liverpool Pkwy. 704.896.7622 www.comfortinn.com P F PL C B

Days Inn Lake Norman 19901 Holiday Ln. 704.892.9120 www.daysinn.com P F PL C B

Econo Lodge 20740 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.892.3500 www.econolodge.com P F PL C B

Hampton Inn Charlotte-North/Lake Norman 19501 Statesville Rd. 704.892.9900 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com F PL C B

Microtel Inn and Suites 20820 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.895.1828 www.microtelinn.com P C B

Huntersville (Exit 25)Candlewood Suites Huntersville 16530 Northcross Dr. 704.895.3434 www.candlewoodsuites.com/huntersvillenc P F C

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 16617 Statesville Rd. 704.895.6565 www.countryinns.com/huntersvillenc F PL C B

Courtyard by Marriott - Lake Norman 16700 Northcross Dr. 704.949.4900 www.marriott.com/cltln F PL C

Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Huntersville/Birkdale 16805 Caldwell Creek Dr. 704.892.9487 www.hiexpress.com F PL C B

Quality Inn - Huntersville 16825 Caldwell Creek Dr. 704.892.6597 www.qualityinn.com P C B

Residence Inn by Marriott 16830 Kenton Dr. 704.584.0000 www.marriott.com/cltrn P F PL C B

Huntersville Inn & Suites 16508 Northcross Dr. 704.766.2500 www.hotelplanner.com/hotels/13326/Reservations-Huntersville-Inn-Suites

P F C B

Huntersville (Exit 23)Best Western Plus Huntersville Inn & Suites 13830 Statesville Rd. 704.875.7880 www.book.bestwestern.com P F PL C B

Comfort Suites Huntersville 14510 Boulder Park Dr. 704.875.6220 www.comfortsuites.com F PL C B

Hampton Inn & Suites Huntersville 10305 Wilmington Rd. 704.947.5510 www.hamptoninn.hilton.com F PL C B

Super 8 Huntersville 14135 Statesville Rd. 704.875.1165 www.super8.com P F PL C B

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Davidson (Exit 30)The Cedars Davidson Bed & Breakfast 857 Concord Rd. 704.765.4930 www.cedarsdavidson.com C B

Davidson Village Inn 117 Depot St. 704.892.8044 www.davidsoninn.com F C

B

Homewood Suites by Hilton – Davidson 125 Harbour Place Dr. 704.987.1818 www.davidson.homewoodsuites.com F PL C

B

Cornelius (Exit 28)Clarion Inn-Lake Norman 19608 Liverpool Pkwy. 704.896.0660 www.clarionhotel.com P F PL C B

Comfort Inn and Suites-Lake Norman 19521 Liverpool Pkwy. 704.896.7622 www.comfortinn.com P F PL C B

Days Inn Lake Norman 19901 Holiday Ln. 704.892.9120 www.daysinn.com P F PL C B

Econo Lodge 20740 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.892.3500 www.econolodge.com P F PL C B

Hampton Inn Charlotte-North/Lake Norman 19501 Statesville Rd. 704.892.9900 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com F PL C B

Microtel Inn and Suites 20820 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.895.1828 www.microtelinn.com P C B

Huntersville (Exit 25)Candlewood Suites Huntersville 16530 Northcross Dr. 704.895.3434 www.candlewoodsuites.com/huntersvillenc P F C

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 16617 Statesville Rd. 704.895.6565 www.countryinns.com/huntersvillenc F PL C B

Courtyard by Marriott - Lake Norman 16700 Northcross Dr. 704.949.4900 www.marriott.com/cltln F PL C

Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Huntersville/Birkdale 16805 Caldwell Creek Dr. 704.892.9487 www.hiexpress.com F PL C B

Quality Inn - Huntersville 16825 Caldwell Creek Dr. 704.892.6597 www.qualityinn.com P C B

Residence Inn by Marriott 16830 Kenton Dr. 704.584.0000 www.marriott.com/cltrn P F PL C B

Huntersville Inn & Suites 16508 Northcross Dr. 704.766.2500 www.hotelplanner.com/hotels/13326/Reservations-Huntersville-Inn-Suites

P F C B

Huntersville (Exit 23)Best Western Plus Huntersville Inn & Suites 13830 Statesville Rd. 704.875.7880 www.book.bestwestern.com P F PL C B

Comfort Suites Huntersville 14510 Boulder Park Dr. 704.875.6220 www.comfortsuites.com F PL C B

Hampton Inn & Suites Huntersville 10305 Wilmington Rd. 704.947.5510 www.hamptoninn.hilton.com F PL B

Super 8 Huntersville 14135 Statesville Rd. 704.875.1165 www.super8.com P F PL C B

Open year round for tours & tastingsMonday-Saturday 11am-6pm

Sunday 12pm-5pm

336.998.3100//3577 US HWY 158//Mocksville, NC 27028www.raylenvineyards.com

*Bring this coupon for a free tasting

Your home away from home

704.895.3434

Exit 25 off I-7716530 Northcross Dr.

Huntersville


704.895.3434

16530 Northcross Dr.Huntersville

Your home away from homeYour home away from homeYour home away from home

• Fully equipped kitchens• Free wi-fi • Fitness center

• Free guest laundry• Candlewood Cupboard

(for meals, snacks & more)• Walking distance to

Birkdale Village


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P: 704.584.000016830 Kenton Drive

Huntersville, NC 28078www.marriott.com/cltrn

P: 704.949.490016700 Kenton Drive

Huntersville, NC 28078www.marriott.com/cltln

Full Kitchen, Hot Breakfast& Spacious Suites!

On Site Restaurant,Bar, & Starbucks!

Easily the most rewarding way to travel whether it’s a weekend getaway or long term stay!• Conveniently located off I-77 • Walking distance to Birkdale Village, shops,local restaurants, & entertainment • Earn Marriott Rewards Points as you stay!


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RESTAURANTS

Time to Dine

Area eateries satisfy all tastes

Port City Club


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WaterfrontCornelius (Exit 28)Port City Club 18665 Harborside Dr. 704.765.1565 www.portcityclub.com $$-$$$Rusty Rudder 20210 Henderson Rd. 704.892.9195 www.therustyrudder.net $$

Davidson (Exit 30)North Harbor Club 100-D North Harbor Pl. 704.896.5559 www.northharborclub.com $$-$$$

AmericanCornelius (Exit 28)131 Main 17830 Statesville Rd. 704.896.0131 www.131-main.com $$-$$$Acropolis Café and Grille 20659 Catawba Ave. 704.894.0191 www.acropoliscg.com $-$$Al’s Bar & Grille 8321 Magnolia Estates Dr. 704.987.6582 www.facebook.com/pages/Als-Bar-Grille $

Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails 19918 North Cove Rd. 704.655.2727 www.altonskitchen.com $$-$$$Big Bite’z Grill 20430 West Catawba Ave. 704.895.7728 www.bigbitez.com $Bruegger’s Bagels 20619 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.3199 www.brueggers.com $Choplin’s 19700 One Norman Blvd. 704.892.4800 www.choplinsrestaurant.com $$CookHouse Restaurant 20936 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.895.2250 www.facebook.com/pages/Cookhouse $Fork! 20517 North Main St. 704.655.7465 www.forkdining.com $$-$$$Fresh Chef Kitchen 20609 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.4999 www.freshchefkitchen.com $$Galway Hooker Irish Pub 17044 Kenton Dr. 704.895.1782 www.galwayhookerpub.com $$-$$$

Irish Cue 19507 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.6904 www.facebook.com/irishcue $$Jack’s Corner Tap 8301-1 Magnolia Estates Dr. 704.892.4433 www.jackscornertaplkn.com $-$$Lake Town Tavern 19708 West Catawba Ave. 704.896.7109 www.laketowntavern.com $Mac’s Speed Shop and BBQ 19601 Liverpool Pkwy. 704.892.3554 www.macspeedshop.com/lake-norman $-$$Matt’s Chicago Dog 19732 One Norman Blvd. 704.892.5005 www.eatatmatts.com $Mojo’s Grill and Pub 19901 Holiday Ln. 704.438.9777 www.mojosgrillandpub.com $Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs 17029 Kenton Dr. 704.896.2886 www.nathansfamous.com $Pop’s Barbeque 19901 South Main St. 704.997.2478 $Saeed’s Bar and Grill 20832 Catawba Ave. 704.896.3633 www.facebook.com/SaeedsKaraokeBarandGrill $The Pearl Grill & Deli 19501 West Catawba Ave. 980.228.7591 www.thepearleventsnc.com $-$$The Wine Cellar 19712 One Norman Blvd. 704.895.3292 www.winecellarlkn.com $$Waffle House 20130 Catawba Ave. 704.895.3223 www.wafflehouse.com $

Restaurant ListingsNorth Harbor Club in Davidson


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FORK! in Cornelius

Davidson (Exit 30)Brickhouse Tavern 209 Delburg St. 704.987.2022 www.brickhousetavern.com $$Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse 215 South Main St. 704.237.3246 www.flatirononmain.com $$-$$$Kindred Restaurant 131 North Main St. 980.231.5000 www.kindreddavidson.com $$Restaurant X 408 South Main St. 704.892.9369 www.restaurantx-davidson.com $$The Egg at Davidson 231 Griffith St. 704.987.1885 www.theeggrestaurants.com $The Pickled Peach 202 South Main St. 704.765.2190 www.thepickledpeach.com $$

The Soda Shop 104 South Main St. 704.896.7743 www.davidsonsodashop.com $Famous Toastery 101 North Main St. 704.655.2778 www.toastcafeonline.com $-$$Summit Coffee 128 South Main St. 704.895.9090 www.summitcoffee.com $

Huntersville (Exit 23)Café 100 100 Huntersville-Concord Rd. 704.875.7840 www.thecafe100.com $Five Guys 9826 Gilead Rd. 704.992.2033 www.fiveguys.com $Harvey’s Bar and Grille Huntersville 13812 Cinnabar Pl. 704.947.5080 www.harveyslkn.com $$

Huntersville Family Restaurant 105 South Statesville Rd. 704.875.6038 www.facebook.com/huntersvillefamilyrestaurant $-$$Lancaster’s BBQ 9230 Beatties Ford Rd. 704.394.1464 www.lancastersbbq.com $


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Lupie’s Café 101 South Old Statesville Rd. 704.948.3959 www.lupiescafe.net $Pinky’s Westside Grill 9818 Gilead Rd. 704.727.0142 www.eatatpinkys.com $Showmars Restaurant 9605 Sherrill Estates Rd. 704.895.6199 www.showmars.com $The Original New York Bagels 9810 Gilead Rd. 704.948.7668 www.theoriginalnewyorkbagels.com $Waffle House 14106 Statesville Rd. 704.875.8980 www.wafflehouse.com $

Huntersville (Exit 25)Arnie’s Tavern 16500 Birkdale Common Pkwy. 704.895.8058 www.birkdale.com/arnies-tavern $

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar 8625 Lindholm Dr. 704.237.4055 www.baddaddysburgerbar.com $$Bagel Bin and Deli 9815-I Sam Furr Rd. 704.895.1455 www.facebook.com/pages/Bagel-Bin-Deli $Bob Evans Restaurant 16706 Northcross Dr. 704.896.8846 www.bobevans.com $Bonefish Grill 8805 Townley Rd. 704.892.3385 www.bonefishgrill.com/locations/nc/huntersville $$-$$$Chili’s Grill and Bar 16632 Statesville Rd. 704.895.0133 www.chilis.com $Dressler’s Restaurant 86301-1A Lindholm Dr. 704.987.1779 www.dresslersrestaurant.com $$-$$$Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse 16609 Statesville Rd. 704.237.4387 www.duckworths.com $-$$

Fox and Hound Pub & Grille 8711 Lindholm Dr. 704.895.4504 www.foxandhound.com/restaurantinfo.aspx?location=fox---hound-huntersville $-$$Hickory Tavern Birkdale 9526 Birkdale Crossing Dr. 704.897.8490 www.thehickorytavern.com $International House of Pancakes (IHOP) 16815 Caldwell Creek Dr. 704.987.3295 www.ihop.com $Killington’s Restaurant and Pub 10010 Rose Commons Dr. 704.948.3770 www.killingtons.com $Longhorn Steakhouse 16641 Statesville Rd. 704.895.3488 www.longhornsteakhouse.com $$-$$$Mickey and Mooch 9723 Sam Furr Rd. 704.895.6654 www.mickeyandmooch.com/lake-norman $$-$$$Outback Steakhouse 16400 Northcross Dr. 704.895.1888 www.outbacksteakhouse.com $$Red Rocks Café 8712 Lindholm Dr. 704.892.9999 www.redrockscafe.com $$-$$$Smoke Modern Barbeque 16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.896.0233 www.smokemodernbbq.com $$T. Mac 8700 Sam Furr Rd. 704.897.1315 www.tacomac.com $-$$The Melting Pot 16625 Statesville Rd. 704.987.2201 www.meltingpot.com/charlotte-lake-norman/specials $$-$$$Zoe’s Kitchen 16735 Cranlyn Rd. 704.655.2636 www.zoeskitchen.com $-$$

Kindred in Davidson


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610 Jetton St., Ste 150, Davidson, NC 28036

Handcrafted Chocolates and Confections

Chocolate Covered Wine Bottles Corporate GiftsCustom Chocolates Wedding Favors

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ICE CREAM!ICE CREAM!

Mon-Sat 11am-9pm Closed Sunday

120-A Market Place Ave.Morrison Plantation Shops

704.660.5577704.660.5577

www.BluStarGrill.com

Fresh Natural Food

Wraps & BurgersGarden Fresh Salads

Fish and PastaEvening Fare

Henry Davis [email protected] • 980.275.2290

www.kjcharters.com

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AsianCornelius (Exit 28)Asiana Fusion Sushi 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.8827 www.asianafusionsushi.com $-$$Dragon Buffet Chinese Restaurant 20430 West Catawba Ave. 704.895.8388 $Kobe Hero Japanese Steakhouse 20465 Chartwell Center Dr. 704.896.7778 www.kobeherolkn.com $NY Chinese Restaurant 20121 North Main St. 704.896.6576 $-$$Osaka Japanese and Chinese Restaurant 17115 Kenton Dr. 704.987.8980 www.osakacornelius.com $$Peninsula China Bistro 19906 North Cove Rd. 704.987.2299 www.peninsulachinabistronc.com $$Pho Nam 18059 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.9133 www.phonamvietnamese.com $Sangam Indian Cuisine 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.655.9600 www.sangamindia.com $-$$Sushi at the Lake 19732 One Norman Blvd. 704.987.8080 www.sushiatthelake.com $$-$$$Thai House 19700 One Norman Blvd. 704.997.5919 www.thaihouse.us.com/1002/Page.aspx $$

Davidson (Exit 30)Ming’s Bistro 624 Jetton St. 704.895.5623 www.davidsonmings.wix.com/mings-sushi $

Sabi Asian Bistro 130 Harbour Place Dr. 704.895.5707 www.ilovesabi.com $$

Huntersville (Exit 23)Fusion 10810010 Rose Commons Dr. 704.992.0808 www.fusion108huntersvillenc.com $$Jin Jin 14231 Market Square Dr. 704.875.0027 www.jinjinchinese.com $Noodletasia 14211 Reese Blvd. 704.992.2255 www.noodletasiatogo.com $Pho Ginseng 12905 Rosedale Hill Ave. 704.992.2227 www.phoginseng.com $$Thai-SuShi 101 14220 Oakhill Park Ln. 704.464.1300 www.thaisushi101.com $$Yoshi’s Grill 9826 Gilead Rd. 704.947.5233 www.yoshisnc.com $-$$

Huntersville (Exit 25)Coral Sushi 9525 Birkdale Crossings Dr. 704.895.6880 www.coralsushi.com $-$$Dragon Express 9815 Sam Furr Rd. 704.655.8999 www.facebook.com/dragonexpressnc $eeZ Fusion and Sushi 16925 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.892.4242 www.eezfusion.com $$$House of Taipei 16500 Northcross Dr. 704.987.7997 www.houseoftaipei.com $$Kabuto Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar 16516 Northcross Dr. 704.655.0077 www.kabutolakenorman.com $$-$$$

Ming Garden 16610 West Catawba Ave. 704.896.2226 www.viewmenu.com/ming-garden $Panda Express 9918 Knockando Ln. 704.987.7767 www.pandaexpress.com $Thai Emerald 10110 Northcross Center Ct. 704.896.7484 www.thethaiemerald.com $$

Deli/ SandwichesCornelius (Exit 28)Honey Baked Ham Company and Café 20609 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.892.9592 www.honeybakedonline.com $Jimmy John’s 19732 West Catawba Ave. 704.896.2050 www.jimmyjohns.com $McAlister’s Deli 19930 West Catawba Ave. 704.896.3354 www.mcalistersdeli.com $

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar in Huntersville


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Subway 20430 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.6728 www.subway.com $

Davidson (Exit 30)Subway 170 Harbor Pl. 704.892.0740 www.subway.com $

Huntersville (Exit 23)Firehouse Subs 9826 Gilead Rd. 704.992.2282 www.firehousesubs.com $Groucho’s Deli 9931 Rose Commons Dr. 704.948.4545 www.grouchos.com $Jersey Mike’s Subs 105 South Statesville Rd. 704.948.7343 www.jerseymikes.com $Subway 102 Statesville Rd. 704.948.1551 www.subway.com $

Huntersville (Exit 25)Jason’s Deli 16639 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.895.2505 www.jasonsdeli.com $Jimmy John’s 9525 Birkdale Crossing Dr. 704.896.0600 www.jimmyjohns.com $

Panera Bread 9905 Knockando Dr. 704.655.1255 www.panerabread.com $Subway 9121 Sam Furr Rd. 704.896.9778 www.subway.com $Which Which? Superior Sandwiches 16620 Cranlyn Rd. 704.892.3565 www.whichwich.com $

DessertsCornelius (Exit 28)Bruster’s Ice Cream and Yogurt 17029 Kenton Dr. 704.896.2886 www.brustersicecream.com $Carolina Cones 20801 North Main St. 704.892.8190 www.facebook.com/pages/Carolina-Cones Closed Winters $Just Baked Cupcakes & Coffee 19901 South Main St. 704.892.3350 www.facebook.com/justbakedcupcakes $Maddy’s Fatty’s Bakery 19905 West Catawba Ave. 704.439.0996 www.maddysfattys.com $

Our Daily Bread 20124 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.1360 www.ourdailybreadlkn.com $Sweet Cakes Bakery 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.895.5800 www.sweetcakesbakery.com $-$$Sweet Frog Yogurt 20545 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.7760 www.sweetfrogyogurt.com $

Davidson (Exit 30)Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt 202 South Main St. 704.892.0604 www.benjerry.com/davidson $Davidson Chocolate Company 610 Jetton St. 704.896.7245 www.davidsonchocolate.com $TCBY 610 Jetton St. 704.892.3747 www.tcby.com $

Huntersville (Exit 23)Baskin Robbins 10310 Wilmington St. 704.948.5454 www.baskinrobbins.com $Dunkin’ Donuts 10310 Wilmington St. 704.948.5454 www.dunkindonuts.com $The Bakery Shoppe 9606-B Sherrill Estates Rd. 704.987.8225 www.thebakeryshoppe.com $

Huntersville (Exit 25)Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt 16915 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.895.5675 www.benjerry.com/birkdale $Kilwin’s Chocolate, Fudge and Ice Cream 16926 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.237.4869 www.kilwins.com/Huntersville $Nothing Bundt Cakes 8830 Lindholm Dr. 704.894.8535 www.nothingbundtcakes.com $$

Eez Fusion & Sushi in Huntersville


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TCBY 16916 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.987.2262 www.tcby.com $

Fast FoodCornelius (Exit 28)Bojangles’ 20214 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.2705 www.bojangles.com $Kentucky Fried Chicken 20220 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.5700 www.kfc.com $McDonald’s 20500 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.892.8791 www.mcdonalds.com $Starbucks 19722 Lake Norman Cove Dr. 704.895.6066 www.starbucks.com $Taco Bell 20329 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.6494 www.tacobell.com $Tenders Fresh Food 18341 Statesville Rd. 704.895.6017 www.tendersfreshfood.com $Wendy’s 20410 West Catawba Ave. 704.892.8921 www.wendys.com $

Huntersville (Exit 23)Cookout 425 Huntersville Gateway Blvd. 704.875.0077 www.cookout.com $Hardees 14101 Statesville Rd. 704.875.0290 www.hardees.com $McDonald’s 14220 Boren St. 704.875.9020 www.mcdonalds.com $Starbucks 9832 Gilead Rd. 704.948.4278 www.starbucks.com $

Huntersville (Exit 25)Bojangles’ 9145 Sam Furr Rd. 704.896.7500 www.bojangles.com $Burger King 16800 Caldwell Creek Dr. 704.896.7895 www.bk.com $Chick-fil-A 16915 Statesville Rd. 704.892.0071 www.chick-fil-a.com $McDonald’s 16834 Statesville Rd. 704.896.4930 www.mcdonalds.com $Smoothie King 16933 Kaufinger St. 704.987.1431 www.smoothieking.com $Starbucks 16846 B Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.892.2557 www.starbucks.com $Starbucks 9932 Knockando Ln. 704.892.1063 www.starbucks.com $Taco Bell 106 Statesville Rd. 704.875.9723 www.tacobell.com $Wendy’s 14139 Statesville Rd. 704.948.9055 www.wendys.com $Zaxby’s 16601 Statesville Rd. 704.997.6228 www.zaxbys.com $

ItalianCornelius (Exit 28)Brooklyn South Pizzeria 19400 Jetton Rd. 704.896.2928 www.brooklynsouthpizzeria.com $Derado’s Italian Gourmet Market 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr. 704.237.3382 www.derados.com $-$$

Domino’s Pizza 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.897.8888 www.dominos.com $Ferrucci’s Old Tyme Italian Market 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.896.3190 www.ferruccis.com $Mama’s Pizza Express 19741 South Main St. 704.892.3305 www.mamaspizzaexpress.com $Pizza Hut 20300 West Catawba Ave. 704.896.0160 www.pizzahut.com $Prosciutto’s Pizzeria Pub and Restaurant 20920 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.439.4444 www.prosciuttos.com $

Davidson (Exit 30)Campania Café & Trattoria 416 South Main St. 704.987.5111 www.campaniacafe.com $$Davidson Pizza Company 300 Mock Rd. 704.237.4019 www.davidsonpizza.com $Fuel Pizza 402 South Main St. 704.655.3835 www.fuelpizza.com $Il Bosco Ristorante & Bar 127 Depot St. 704.987.1388 www.ilboscoristorante.com $$-$$$

Huntersville (Exit 23)Domino’s Pizza 12905 Rosedale Hill Ave. 704.992.0505 www.dominos.comJet’s Pizza 14316 Reese Blvd. West 704.992.2221 www.jetspizza.com $Hawthorne’s New York Pizza 14205 Reese Blvd. 704.992.1661 www.hawthornespizza.com $-$$


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Mama Mia Too 101 Maxwell Ave. 704.875.0575 www.mamamiatoo.com $$Mama’s Pizza Express 500 South Old Statesville Rd. 704.947.3223 www.mamaspizzaexpress.com $Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza 9818 Gilead Rd. 704.992.5900 www.papamurphys.com $Pizza Hut 14210 Market Square Dr. 704.992.1929 www.pizzahut.com $Rocky’s Pizza 10310 Wilmington St. 704.727.5080 www.rockyspizzaclt.com $$Romanello’s Pasta-Pizza-Subs 105 North Old Statesville Rd. 704.875.8686 www.romanellosnc.com $Tony’s Pizza 9548 Mount Holly-Huntersville Rd. 704.394.5677 www.tonysbigpizza.com $-$

Huntersville (Exit 25)Brixx Woodfired Pizza 16915 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.894.0044 www.brixxpizza.com $Papa John’s Pizza 16235 Statesville Rd. 704.896.7272 www.papajohns.com $Taste of Buffalo 9610 Sherrill Estates Rd. 704.439.0546 www.tasteofbuffalopizzeria.com $Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint 10109 Northcross Center Ct. 704.997.8524 www.unclemaddios.com $Vinyl Pi15906 Old Statesville Rd.704.992.1781www.thevinylpi.com $

Mexican Cornelius (Exit 28)El Paraiso 20700 North Main St. 704.896.6064 www.paraisorestaurant.com $-$$El Toro Mexican Bar & Grille 20930 Torrence Chapel Rd. 704.997.2534 www.eltoromexicangrillandbar.com $

Zapata’s Cantina Mexican Restaurant 19905 West Catawba Ave. 704.987.8890 www.zapatasrestaurant.com $-$$

Davidson (Exit 30)Carrburritos 445 South Main St. 704.237.3040 www.carrburritos.com $Mestizo Contemporary Mexican Cuisine 121 N Main St. 704.997.5933 www.mestizocontemporarymexican.com $$

Huntersville (Exit 23)Chico’s Mexican Grill 102 North Statesville Rd. 704.992.2755 www.chicosmexgrill.com $-$$Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina 14230 Reese Blvd. West 704.875.7272 www.salsaritas.com $Three Amigos Mexican Grill and Cantina 13016 Eastfield Rd. 704.947.8900 www.threeamigoscharlotte.com $-$$Verde Mexican & Nuevo Latin Fusion 9818 Gilead Rd. 704.274.9192 www.facebook.com/VerdeMexican $$-$$$

Huntersville (Exit 25)La Unica Mexican Restaurant 16203 Northcross Dr. 704.895.5378 www.launicahuntersville.com $Moe’s Southwest Grille 16933 Kaufinger St. 704.896.2206 www.moes.com $Qdoba Mexican Grill 16926 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.892.2818 www.qdoba.com $Taxco Mexican Grill 9719 Sam Furr Rd. 704.655.0566 www.taxcomexicangrill.com $-$$

Prosciutto’s Pizzeria & Pub in Cornelius


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Breweries & BeerCornelius Ass Clown Brewing Company 10620 Bailey Rd. 704.995.7767 www.assclownbrewery.comBayne Brewing Company 19507 W Catawba Ave. 704.897.6426 www.baynebrewingcompany.comD9 Brewing Company 11138-C Treynorth Dr. 704.457.9368 www.d9brewing.comCornelius Drafthouse Bottle Shop19818-C North Cove Rd.704.560.7874www.corneliusdrafthouse.comOld Town Public House21314 Catawba Ave.980.231.5191www.oldtownpublic.house

DavidsonDavidson Beverage Company 432 South Main St. 704.255.6232 www.davidsonbeverage.comThe Cabin 400 A North Harbor Place Dr. 704.765.9154 www.facebook.com/thecabinlkn

HuntersvilleCrafty Beer Guys 114 South Old Statesville Rd. 704.274.5793 www.craftybeerguys.comPrimal Brewing Company 16432 Old Statesville Rd. 704.947.2920 www.craftcarolina.com/primal-brewing

NearbyLake Norman Brewing Company 159 Barley Park Ln., Mooresville 704.660.1182 www.lakenormanbrewingcompany.com

Wine Shops & WineriesCornelius Corks and Canvas 10501 Bailey Rd. 704.575.8543 www.corksandcanvaspaintingparties.comThe Cork and Cask 9624 Bailey Rd. 704.765.5490 www.thecorkandcasknc.comLake Norman Winery 10508 Bailey Rd. 704.840.2116 www.lknwinery.comSip and Savor 18047 West Catawba Ave. 704.879.2213 www.sipandsavor.bizThe Wine Cellar 19712 One Norman Blvd. 704.895.3292 www.winecellarlkn.com

BEER & WINE

Primal Brewery in Huntersville

No matter your taste, you’ll find something to sip here

Breweries & Wineries Abound


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Wine and Design 18059 West Catawba Ave. 704.608.9257 www.wineanddesignus.com

DavidsonLake Norman Wine Cottage 200 A North Harbor Place Dr. 704.237.3629 www.lakenormancottage.com

HuntersvilleCorkscrew Wine Shoppe & Bar 16916 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.987.0011 www.thescrewcrew.comTotal Wine & More 8709 Townley Rd. 704.895.6115 www.totalwine.com

NearbyDaveste Vineyards 155 Lytton Farm Rd., Troutman 704.528.3882 www.daveste.com

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No matter your taste, you’ll find something to sip here Lake Norman Is Craft Beer Country!

432 South Main Street, Suite 100Davidson, NC • 704.255.6232

A Craft Beer Lover’s Paradise…

Featuring a retail craft beer store withover 300 craft beers, as well as a selectionof wine. Our tasting bar features six rotatingtaps, cold singles, and wine by the glass.Sip on your favorite while shopping, orrelaxing at the bar or on the sofa. EnjoyTV, wifi, and light background music.

Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

Cork and Cask is a craft beer, boutique wine,high-end spirit, vinyl spinnin’ pub with a tasty

menu of bar grub. Dog friendly patio, weeklyspecials, events, craft beer on tap, beer andwine bottle shop, etc. Like our motto says,“Better Living Through Better Beverages”

704.765.5490 9624 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC 28078

M-Thurs 4-11 F-S 4-12 Closed Sunday

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Open Tuesday - SundayYour child can be a firefighter,

a chef or an explorer. Kids engage in rich play experiences that value

imagination, fun and learning.

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Lake Norman offers a variety of

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Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville


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Don’t Miss These ExcitingStops in Lake NormanCorneliusAss Clown Brewing Company 10620 Bailey Rd. 704.995.7767 www.assclownbrewery.comBayne Brewing Company 19507 West Catawba Ave. 704.897.6426 www.baynebrewingcompany.comCornelius Arts Center 19725 Oak St. 704.896.8823 www.cornelius.orgD9 Brewing Company 11138-C Treynorth Dr. 704.457.9368 www.d9brewing.comLake Norman Mini Golf 18639 Statesville Rd. 704.892.9800 www.lknminigolf.comMichael Waltrip Racing 20310 Chartwell Center Dr. 704.655.9550 www.michaelwaltripracing.comMy Aloha Paddle & Surf 17505 West Catawba Ave. 704.526.8432 www.standuplkn.comThe Range at Lake Norman 10913 Bailey Rd. 704.895.3155 www.therangeatlakenorman.comThe Warehouse Performing Arts Center 9216 Westmoreland Rd. 704.619.0429 www.warehousepac.com

DavidsonBelk Visual Arts Center 315 North Main St. 704.894.2519 www.davidson.edu/about/facilities/arts-and-culture/visual-arts-centerDavidson College 102 North Main St. 704.894.2374 www.davidson.eduDavidson Community Players 307 Armour St. 704.892.7953 www.davidsoncommunityplayers.orgDuffy Electric Boats of Lake Norman 200 North Harbor Pl. 704.826.5401 www.duffylkn.com

Our Town Cinemas 227 Griffith St. 704.237.3235 www.ourtowncinemas.comTour de Food 209 Delburg St. 336.406.6294 www.tourdefood.com/tours/davidson

HuntersvilleBirkdale Village 8712 Lindholm Dr. 704.895.8744 www.birkdalevillage.net Bradford Store and Farm 15915 Davidson Concord Rd. 704.439.4303 www.thebradfordstore.comCarolina Raptor Center 6000 Sample Rd. 704.875.6521 www.carolinaraptorcenter.orgCarolina Renaissance Festival 16445 Poplar Tent Rd. 704.896.5544 www.carolina.renfestinfo.comDiscovery Place KIDS 105 Gilead Rd. 704.372.6261 www.huntersville.discoveryplacekids.orgDuke Energy’s Energy Explorium 13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 980.875.5600 www.duke-energy.com/visitor-centers/ee-about-the-energyexplorium.aspHistoric Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Rd. 704.875.2312 www.lattaplantation.orgHistoric Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd. 704.875.3113 www.ruralhill.net

Hugh Torance House and Store 8231 Gilead Rd. 704.875.3271 www.hughtorancehouseandstore.com Joe Gibbs Racing 13415 Reese Blvd. West 704.944.5000 www.joegibbsracing.comLatta Plantation Equestrian Center 6201 Sample Rd. 704.992.1550 www.lattaequestriancenter.comLatta Plantation Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd. 704.875.1391 www.charmeck.orgPrimal Brewing Company 16432 Old Statesville Rd. 704.947.2920 www.craftcarolina.com/primal-brewingSpare Time Bowling 16317 Statesville Rd. 704.892.7177 www.northcrosslanes.com

Duffy Electric Boats of Lake Norman in Davidson

Joe Gibbs Racing in Huntersville


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Joe Gibbs Racing in Huntersville

More than a travel trend these days, experiential tourism encourages visitors to engage their senses with memorable, hands-on experiences. Whether it is going behind the scenes at a NASCAR race shop or participating in intimate and educational guided tour, groups visiting Lake Norman can jump in the middle of the action, ultimately participating in customized activities that connect them to the region’s heritage, culture and character.

Experience Lake NormanGet the Most Out of Your Visit

American Academy of Applied Forensics at CPCC 11920 Verhoeff Dr., Huntersville704.330.4223www.cpcc.edu/aaafHave you ever wondered what it is like to be a Crime Scene Investigator? Visit the American Academy of Applied Forensics at CPCC!

Carolina Raptor Center 6000 Sample Rd., Huntersville704.875.6521www.carolinaraptorcenter.orgMeet 25 species of raptors as you walk the 3/4 mile Raptor Trail at Carolina Raptor Center. Choose any of these fantastic tours: Self-guided Tours, Private Live Bird Presentations, First in Flight Tours with Carolinas Aviation Museum, Behind the Scenes, PhotoWILD, Marcy’s Eagle Research Observatory Tour, and Raptor Keeper for a Day.

D9 Brewing Company11138-C Treynorth Dr., Cornelius 704.457.9368www.d9brewing.comA very nice casual/formal entertaining space connected to an active American Craft Brewery.

Michael Waltrip Racing20310 Chartwell Center Dr., Cornelius 704.655.9550www.michaelwaltripracing.comFans are welcome to tour a working multi-car race shop and get a unique behind the scenes perspective of all the components involved in the development and production of today’s NASCAR race cars.

My Aloha Paddle & Surf 17505 West Catawba Ave., Cornelius704.526.8432www.standuplkn.comStand up and paddleboard on Lake Norman. Anyone can explore the coves as well as take lessons by a certified WPA and PaddleFit Instructors.

The Range at Lake Norman 10913 Bailey Rd., Cornelius704.895.3155www.therangeatlakenorman.comWhether you’re brand new to shooting sports or already an expert marksman, you can’t beat this experience!

Tour de Food209 Delburg St., Davidson336.406.6294www.tourdefood.com/tours/davidsonDavidson is a quaint little town full of history and rich in flavor. You will stop at 6-7 restaurants from upscale dining to the Soda Shop and sample culinary delights while meeting come local owners and chefs.

For more information on any of the activities, go to Experience Lake Norman at www.VisitLakeNorman.org.

Contact Travis Dancy, VLN Director of Sales, to book your next Lake Norman Experience or to become a Lake Norman experiential tourism destination, [email protected] or 704.987.3300.


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Lake Rental Activities

CorneliusCarolina Boat Rentals 19357 H.M. Junker Dr. 704.614.2118 www.carolinaboatrentals.netLuxury Yacht Charters 18020 Kings Point Dr. 704.451.7433 www.cruisethelake.com

Morningstar Marina 18020 Kings Point Dr. 704.892.3223 www.morningstarmarinas.com/kings-pointMy Aloha Paddle & Surf 17505 West Catawba Ave. 704.526.8432 www.standuplkn.comPremier Boat Rentals 18919 Catawba Ave. 704.743.8975 www.thelakecalls.com

Yachta Yachta Yachta Charters 18501 Harbor Light Blvd. 704.892.0991 www.yachtayachtayachta.com

DavidsonDuffy Electric Boats of Lake Norman 200 North Harbor Pl. 704.826.5401 www.duffylkn.comMoose Paddleboard Company 3380 Merchant Ln. 980.200.0186 www.moosepaddleboardcompany.com

HuntersvilleLake Norman Community Sailing 15901 NC Hwy. 73 704.947.7245 www.nccsailrow.org

NearbyQueen’s Landing 1459 River Hwy., Mooresville 704.663.2628 www.queenslanding.com

Arts & Culture Cornelius Brick Row Gallery 21325 Catawba Ave. 704.765.1794 www.facebook.com/brickrowcorneliusCorks and Canvas 10501 Bailey Rd. 704.575.8543 www.corksandcanvaspaintingparties.com

Cornelius Arts Center 19725 Oak St. 704.896.8823 www.cornelius.org/index.aspx?NID=125The Warehouse Performing Arts Center 9216 Westmoreland Rd. 704.619.0429 www.warehousepac.com

DavidsonBelk Visual Arts Center 315 North Main St. 704.894.2519 www.davidson.edu/about/facilities/arts-and-culture/visual-arts-centerDavidson College Sculpture Garden 100 North Main St. 704.894.2519 www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org/collection/campus-sculptureDavidson Community Players 307 Armour St. 704.892.7953 www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

Sanctuary of Davidson Fine Art Gallery 108 South Main St. 704.892.0044 www.sanctuaryofdavidson.comVan Every/Smith Galleries 315 North Main St. 704.894.2519 www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries.orgWhistling Swan Gallery 202 South Main St. 704.896.8559 www.whistling-swan.comWooden Stone Gallery 445 South Main St. 704.892.1449 www.woodenstonegallery.com

HuntersvilleCarolina Raptor Center 6000 Sample Rd. 704.875.6521 www.carolinaraptorcenter.orgCarolina Renaissance Festival 16445 Poplar Tent Rd. 704.896.5544 www.royalfaires.com/carolina

My Aloha Paddle & Surf in Cornelius

Davidson Community Players in Davidson


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Residential ~ Commercial ~ LeasingProperty Management

Vacation Rental ~ Relocation SpecialistsVisit Lake Norman 39

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Foster’s Frame & Art Gallery 403 North Old Statesville Rd. 704.948.1750

Huntersville Arts & Cultural Center 109 South Old Statesville Rd. 704.766.2220 www.huntersville.org/Departments/ParksRecreation/Facilities/IndoorFacilities.aspx

Meg Art Pottery Painting 15940 Northcross Dr. 704.896.5211 www.meg-art.com

History & HeritageCorneliusCornelius Heritage Hall & Veteran’s Monument 21445 Catawba Ave. 704.892.6031 www.corneliuspr.org/heritagehall.htmlFor more historic locations in Cornelius:Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius 704.892.6031 www.cornelius.org/hpc

DavidsonAda Jenkins Center-School House Heritage Hall 212 Gamble St. 704.896.0471 www.adajenkins.orgBeaver Dam Historical Home & Grounds 19600 Davidson Concord Rd. 704.947.1670 www.beaverdamdavidson.comDavidson Cotton Mill 209 Delburg St. 704.892.6022 www.exploredavidsonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Cotton-Mill.pdf

Ghost Walk of Davidson 104 South Main St. 704.928.5452 www.facebook.com/pages/Ghost-Walk-Of-Davidson-NC

For more historic locations in Davidson:Davidson Historical Society P.O. Box 144, Davidson 704.892.6022 www.davidsonhistoricalsociety.org

HuntersvilleBradford Store and Farm 15915 Davidson Concord Rd. (Hwy 73) 704.439.4303 www.thebradfordstore.comDuke Energy’s Explorium 13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 980.875.5600 www.duke-energy.com/visitor-centers/ee-about-the-energyexplorium.aspHistoric Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Rd. 704.875.2312 www.lattaplantation.org

Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd. 704.875.3113 www.ruralhill.netHugh Torance House and Store 8231 Gilead Rd. 704.875.3271 www.hughtorancehouseandstore.com For more historic locations in Huntersville:Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission 2100 Randolph Rd. Charlotte 704.376.9115 www.cmhpf.org

ShoppingCorneliusDowntown Cornelius 21325 Catawba Ave. www.cornelius.orgJetton Village 19815 North Cove Rd. www.shopjettonvillage.comKenton Place 17105 Kenton Dr. www.kentonplacelkn.comMagnolia Estates Plaza 8231 Magnolia Estates Dr.Shops at Fresh Market 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd.

Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville

Birkdale Village in Huntersville


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Golf Courses & Clubs CorneliusLake Norman Mini Golf Public 18639 Statesville Rd. 704.892.9800 www.lknminigolf.comPeninsula Club Private 19101 Peninsula Club Dr. 704.896.7080 www.thepeninsulaclub.comPeninsula Yacht Club Private 18501 Harbor Light Blvd. 704.765.1043 www.peninsulayacht.com

DavidsonRiver Run Golf and Country Club Private 19125 River Falls Dr. 704.892.4633 www.riverruncc.com

HuntersvilleBirkdale Golf Club Public 16500 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704.895.8038 www.birkdale.com

NorthStone County Club Private 15801 NorthStone Dr. 704.948.4286 www.northstoneclub.comSkybrook Golf Club Public 14720 Northgreen Dr. 704.948.6611 www.skybrookgolf.com

Shops at Oak Street Mill 19725 Oak St.Shops on the Green Corner of Torrence Chapel Road & Knox Rd.

DavidsonDavidson Commons 536 Jetton St.Davidson Farmer’s Market South Main St. & Jackson St. 704.400.0880 www.davidsonfarmersmarket.orgDavidson Harbor Landing 100 North Harbor Pl.Downtown Davidson 101 North Main St. www.exploredavidsonnc.comSouth Main Square 442 South Main St. www.southmainsquare.com

HuntersvilleBirkdale Village 8712 Lindholm Dr. 704.895.8744 www.birkdalevillage.net Bradford Store and Farm 15915 Davidson Concord Rd. 704.439.4303 www.thebradfordstore.com/Downtown Huntersville 101 South Old Statesville Rd. www.huntersville.org Earth Fare 14021 Boren St. 704.875.3122 www.earthfare.com/our-stores/huntersvilleHuntersville Grower’s Market 200 Gilead Rd. 704.766.2220 www.huntersville.org

Northcross Shopping Center 9751 Sam Furr Rd. www.shopnorthcross.comOld Store Produce 14720 Brown Mill Rd. 704.992.6106 www.oldstore.weebly.comRegency Village Shopping Center 7715 Regency Lake Dr.Rosedale Shopping Center 9911 Rose Commons Dr.Shoppes at Birkdale Crossing 9525 Birkdale Crossing Dr.Torrence Village 9826 Gilead Rd.

ParksWaterfrontBlythe Landing 15901 NC Hwy 73, HuntersvilleJetton Park 19000 Jetton Rd., Cornelius Ramsey Creek Park 18441 Nantz Rd., Cornelius Public Swimming Beach Coming Summer 2016

CorneliusBailey Road Park 11536 Bailey Rd. Legion Park 21214 Legion St.

Robbins Park 17738 West Catawba Ave.Swaney Point K-9 Park 18441 Nantz Rd.Smithville Park 19710 South Ferry St.Torrence Chapel Park 21309 Torrence Chapel Rd.Westmoreland Athletic Complex 8430 Westmoreland Rd.

For more information on the listed parks above, visit www.cornelius.org.

DavidsonAda Jenkins Athletic Field 212 Gamble St.Fisher Farm Park 21215 Shearer Rd.Lake Davidson Nature Preserve 750 Jetton St.McEver Field 626 South St.Parham Gateway Park 414 Davidson Gateway Dr. Roosevelt Wilson Park 420 Griffith St.


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Preserve Dog Park 330 O’Henry Ave.Southeast Greenway South Street to Davidson Concord Rd.Village Green Corner of 115 and Concord Rd.For more information on the listed parks above, visit www.townofdavidson.org

HuntersvilleAbernathy Park 207 Glendale Dr.Bradford Park 17005 Davidson Concord Rd.Greenway Park Corner of Greenway and Dallas Dr.Hambright Park Hambright Rd.Holbrook Park 100 Sherwood Dr.Huntersville Athletic Park 11720 Verhoeff Dr.Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd.McDowell Creek Greenway 8925 Townley Rd.

North Mecklenburg Park 16131 Old Statesville Rd.Richard Barry Memorial Park 13707 Beatties Ford Rd.Waymer Park 14200 Holbrooks Rd.For more information on the listed parks above, visit www.huntersville.org

NearbyLake Norman State Park 759 State Park Rd., Troutman, NC 28166 Waterfront - Public Swimming Beach

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Annual EventsThere’s something for everyone throughout the year

■ January Annual New Year’s Day First Footin’ Hike and 5 Miler, Rural Hill, HuntersvilleCivil War Homefront and Winter Quarters, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville

■ FebruaryValentine Sweetheart Tours, Historic Latta Plantation, HuntersvilleBlack History Month Events in Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville

■ MarchArt of the Blacksmith, Historic Latta Plantation, HuntersvilleSaint Patrick’s Day Celebration, Galway Hooker, CorneliusPhotoWILD, Carolina Raptor Center, HuntersvilleHop into Spring, Bailey Road Park, Cornelius

■ AprilApril is for Arts in Cornelius, Davidson, and HuntersvilleGallery Crawl, Trolley Stops, DavidsonScottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games, Rural Hill, HuntersvilleEaster Egg Hunt, Historic Latta Plantation, HuntersvilleEaster Egg Hunt, Rural Hill, HuntersvilleArt on the Green, Downtown Davidson Village Green, DavidsonBark in the Park, Rural Hill, HuntersvilleEarth Day Celebration, Robbins Park, Cornelius

■ MayFarmer’s Markets in Davidson and HuntersvilleConcerts on the Green, Downtown Davidson Village Green, DavidsonMovies in the Park, North Meck Park, HuntersvilleAsian Festival and Dragon Boat Race, Ramsey Creek Park, Cornelius

National Tourism Week, VLN Visitor Center, CorneliusNC Brewer’s & Music Festival, Rural Hill, HuntersvilleLake Norman Beer Festival, Galway Hooker, CorneliusHello Huntersville, Downtown HuntersvilleFan Festival, Michael Waltrip Racing, CorneliusNASCAR All-Star Challenge/Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway, ConcordMemorial Day Events in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville

■ Summertime FavoritesFarmer’s Markets in Davidson and HuntersvilleLive Music & Concerts Series, Birkdale Village, HuntersvilleConcerts on the Green, Downtown Davidson Village Green, DavidsonOutdoor Cinema Series, Cornelius ParksWarrior Dash, Rural Hill, HuntersvillePan for Gold, Historic Latta Plantation, HuntersvilleFirecracker 5K, Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics, HuntersvilleFourth of July Celebrations in Cornelius, Davidson, and HuntersvilleMovies in the Park, North Meck Park, HuntersvilleSymphony Concerts, EnergyExplorium,

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Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville

Huntersville & Bailey Road Park, CorneliusNational Night Out Events in Cornelius, Davidson, and HuntersvilleCivil War Reenactment, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville

■ SeptemberThe Amazing Maize Maze, Rural Hill, HuntersvilleMovies in the Park, North Meck Park, HuntersvilleRevolutionary War Reenactment, Historic Latta Plantation, HuntersvilleChiquita Classic, River Run Country Club, DavidsonDenver Days Festival, Downtown Denver

■ OctoberThe Amazing Maize Maze, Rural Hill, HuntersvilleDavidson Community Players, Don’t Cry For Me, Margaret Mitchell, Armour Street Theatre, DavidsonCarolina Renaissance Festival, Poplar Tent Marketplace, HuntersvilleHomecoming Weekend, Davidson College, DavidsonAnnual All-American Dog Show, Bailey Road Park, CorneliusNASCAR Bank of America 500, Charlotte Motor Speedway, ConcordFan Festival, Joe Gibbs Racing, HuntersvilleGhost Tales in the Dark, Historic Latta Plantation, HuntersvilleHalloween Hoot-n-Howl, Carolina Raptor Center, HuntersvilleTrick or Treat Scavenger Hunt, Birkdale Village, HuntersvilleCivil War Ghost Walk, Historic Latta Plantation, HuntersvilleFall Harvest Run 5K & Pumpkin Dash, Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics, HuntersvilleHalloween Event, Rural Hill, HuntersvilleDowntown Halloween March, Downtown Davidson

■ NovemberThe Amazing Maize Maze, Rural Hill, HuntersvilleCarolina Renaissance Festival, Poplar

Tent Marketplace, HuntersvilleDavidson Community Players, Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr., Armour Street Theatre, DavidsonSheepdog Trials & Dog Festival, Rural Hill, HuntersvilleSanta Arrival & Tree Lighting, Birkdale Village, HuntersvilleA Plantation Christmas, Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville

■ DecemberDavidson Community Players, A Christmas Story, Armour Street Theatre, DavidsonChristmas in Davidson, Downtown Main Street, DavidsonNorth Mecklenburg Christmas Parade, Cornelius and DavidsonHoliday Celebration, Cornelius Town Hall, CorneliusAnnual Barefoot Tournament, LN Marina, Sherrills FordChristmas Flotilla & Lights Parade, Lake Norman and Rusty Rudder, CorneliusHuntersville Half Marathon & 5K, Birkdale Village, HuntersvilleA Huntersville Christmas, Downtown HuntersvilleA Candlelight Christmas, Historic Latta Plantation, HuntersvilleLighted Boat Parade, Lake Norman and Peninsula Yacht Club, CorneliusCarolina Christmas, Charlotte Motor Speedway, ConcordChristmas Wonderland of Lights, Zootastic Park, Troutman


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You’re Welcome

HereCome celebrate & congregate in the

Lake Norman area

EVENTS & VENUES

River Run Country Club in Davidson


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Sporting EventsJust sit back and grab the popcorn

Looking for a region with a variety of sports facilities and venues? Visit Lake Norman has your game plan covered! Lake Norman offers tournament-quality athletic facilities and sport-friendly accommodations, restaurants, and attractions for just about any sporting event. Contact Visit Lake Norman today and let us coach you to the finish line for your next sporting event.

Visit Lake Norman sports event services can take care of all your needs including:•Assistance in securing venues•Discount hotel room blocks•Sponsorship & local business

engagement assistance•Media/PR assistance•Site visit coordination•Swag bag coupons/discounts from local

businesses, attractions, restaurants, etc.•Permit assistance•Assistance in securing local event service vendors•Opening Ceremonies/Welcome Local Speakers

•Assistance in securing volunteers•Assistance with event registration•On-site visitor services booth

CONTACT:Travis DancyDirector of [email protected]

Bradford Park in Huntersville

VisitLakeNorman.org Kickoff at Bradford Park

NC Junior Tennis State Championships at North Meck Park


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Weddings Lake Norman waterfrontweddings are a dream come true

Have your wedding on beautiful Lake Norman and let Visit Lake Norman (VLN) help take a few planning items off your plate! VLN services include assistance with:•Venue Selections — Ask for VLN’s

comprehensive venue guide•Securing Discount Hotel Room Blocks •Catering Selections — Ask for VLN’s

preferred catering list •Wedding Gift Bags & “Must Do” Group

Activities — Ask about Experience Lake Norman

Hotel accommodation needs?VLN’s complimentary hotel lead service

secures the lowest competitive rates by having 19 hotels bid for your wedding group’s business. Hotel leads outline your wedding group’s specific hotel accommodation needs.

Need wedding gift bags?

Customized Lake Norman wedding gift bags are available for your wedding group and the Official Lake Norman Visitor’s Guide is included. They can be given to your guests upon hotel check-in. If your hotel booking is within Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville, wedding gift bags are complimentary. For those last-minute planners, orders can be filled up to one business day prior to your wedding date.

Contact VLN if interested in having your wedding at Lake Norman.

Travis DancyDirector of [email protected]

Peninsula Yacht Club in Cornelius


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Family Reunions, Special Events and Meetings

Lake Norman has all the meeting facilities and entertainment activities you need to make your special event a success! Whether it’s for your next family reunion, anniversary party, or business meeting, you tell us when and where and we will have it covered.

Visit Lake Norman (VLN) offers event-planning services including assistance with: •Venue Selections — Ask for VLN’s

comprehensive venue guide•Securing Discount Hotel Room Blocks •Catering Selections — Ask for VLN’s

preferred catering list •Special Event Gift Bags •“Must Do” Group Activities – Ask about

Experience Lake Norman

Hotel accommodation needs? VLN’s complimentary hotel lead service

secures the lowest competitive rates by having 19 hotels bid for your meeting group’s

business. Hotel leads outline your meeting group’s specific hotel accommodation needs.

Need special event gift bags? Lake Norman gift bags are available for

your special event guests and the Official Lake Norman Visitor’s Guide is included. They can be given to your guests upon hotel check-in. If your hotel booking is within Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville, the gift bags are complimentary.

Contact VLN if interested in having your meeting, family reunion, or special event at Lake Norman.

Travis DancyDirector of [email protected]

Families have fun gathering at Lake Norman


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lake norman's official visitors' guide 2015-2016

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