Things to Do in Charlotte, Hickory, Concord

This dynamic region is home to North Carolina's largest city, but that’s not all there is to discover here. Head north of the Queen City to shop furniture or explore the home of NASCAR and welcoming lake communities, or get outside at scenic and adventure attractions to the south, east and west.

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Highlights

Kindred, Heirloom & Notable Dining
Hickory Furniture Mart
Craft Beer
TV & Film Locations
Lake Norman
NASCAR & Motorsports Sights

Weather

Winter 53°

Spring 71°

Summer 87°

Fall 72°

Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont
Treehouse Vineyards in Monroe
Carowinds
Mural in Salisbury, the birthplace of Cheerwine
The quarry at Carrigan Farms in Mooresville
photo credit: US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte
North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer
Kindred in Davidson
The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte in Uptown
Crowders Mountain State Park, a half hour west of Charlotte
Hendrick Motorsports in Concord

Getting Around

Municipalities

Albemarle
Charlotte
Concord
Davidson
Gastonia
Hickory
Lincolnton
Monroe
Mooresville
Salisbury
Shelby
Statesville
Wadesboro

Getting There

Interstate 77

Interstate 85

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Concord Regional Airport (JQF)

I-77 South Welcome Center

I-85 South Welcome Center

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