Area
Attractions
LAZY 5 RANCH
Highway
150 East
Mooresville,
NC
28115
704.663.5100
Features 400 animals from around the world. Take a 3.5 mile safari through the
gently sloping pasturelands to experience animals from 6 continents. Study the
animals and their behavior from the safety of your own car or take the wagon
ride. Petting Zoo and family gathering areas available.
LOCH NORMAN HIGHLAND
GAMES
Rural Hill,
4431 Neck Road
Huntersville,
NC
28078
704.875.3113
The Lock Norman Highland Games are held on
the third FULL weekend of each April near Charlotte, North
Carolina. The Catawba Valley
Scottish Society sponsors the annual games. This organization is dedicated to
reintroducing others of Scottish descent
to the rich resources of their common heritage. The purpose of the games
is to reward the efforts of those
who pursue a standard of excellence in traditional Scottish arts, music and
athletics. The Loch Norman Highland Games want to educate people about
the culture, heritage and contributions of the Scotch and Scotch-Irish.
NORTH CAROLINA AUTO
RACING HALL OF FAME
Lakeside Park
119 Knob Hill Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
704.663.5331
"Our Mission is to celebrate and enhance
the rich heritage of motorsports and its cultural contributions to our
lives." The museum, dedicated to all types of racing, features 35+ race cars
on display. Relive racing's greatest moments in the Goodyear Mini-Theater now
featuring "NASCAR's Greatest Drivers" narrated by Dr. Jerry Punch, filmed at
the Hall of Fame. You can also simply stroll by the many showcases and
displays.
QUEEN'S LANDING
1459 River Highway
Mooresville,
NC
28117
704.663.2628
Features the Catawba Queen and Catawba
Belle riverboats, restaurants, two 18-hole putt-putt courses and bumper boat
pool.
DALE EARNHARDT, INC.
1675 Coddle
Creek Hwy.
Mooresville,
NC
28115
877.334.9663
Experience his vision - Highlighting the
careers of Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Michael Waltrip. A
tribute to one of the greatest in racing history.
HISTORIC DAVIDSON
Davidson, NC
28036
The town is located east off exit 30 of 1-77. Many nineteenth century home and
college buildings are featured in a walking tour of historic Davidson. Home to
Davidson College.
DUKE POWER ENERGY
EXPLORIUM
13339
Hagers Ferry Road
Huntersville, NC
28078
800.777.0003
Families and school groups enjoy a unique attraction in the Lake Norman area,
Duke Power's Energy Explorium at McGuire Nuclear Station. The Energy Explorium
hands-on exhibits and computer games offer a fun and exciting way to learn about
electricity. You will also enjoy spectacular views of the lake and a mile-long
nature trail. Duke Power's Energy Explorium is free and open to the public
year-round.
HISTORIC LATTA
PLANTATION
5225 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
28078
704.875.2312
c. 1800 Restored and furnished plantation
house of James Latta, a Piedmont merchant-planter. Includes meat
house, outbuildings, log house, garden and
barnyard. Admission. Additional attractions include the Carolina Raptor
Center and Latta Plantation Natural Preserve.
LATTA PLANTATION NATURE PRESERVE
5225 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
704.875.2312
The Natural Place to Be. Amenities
include a Nature Center, full service Equestrian Center, 18 miles of hiking,trails and horseback riding, picnic area with shelters, lake
overlooks, fishing, canoe and kayak rentals and launch
area. Additional attractions include
Carolina Raptor
Center and Historic Latta Plantation.
AMAZING MAIZE MAZE
Rural Hill,
4431 Neck Road
Huntersville,
NC 28078
704.875.3113
With a crowing interest in rural tourism in the U.S., this Maze in a cornfield
has been recognized as a new twist on an old-time family entertainment and a
unique educational opportunity for people of all ages. The Maze has all the
elements to illustrate that victory can be achieved through bravery, audacity,
planning and perseverance. The Maze will
challenge your skills in problem solving as you explore the nooks and crannies
of the schoolhouse with a little "readin', writin"n"rithmetic",
game boards and puzzles pieces.
CAROLINA RAPTOR CENTER
Latta
Plantation Park
6000
Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
28078
704.875.6521
Eagles, falcons, ospreys, owls, hawks and
vultures are among the birds of prey at the Carolina Raptor
Center
located within Latta Plantation Nature Preserve. The Raptor Center
is dedicated to the rehabilitation, research, and
conservation of these birds as well as
educating the public about raptors. A walk on the Nature Trail takes you to
the outdoor aviaries, which host over
20 different species of live birds of prey. Programs presented on
weekends provide interesting information about raptor education, rehabilitation
and research.
CAROLINA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Davidson, NC
28036
704-896-5544
The Carolina's annual Renaissance Festival is
rapidly becoming a popular regional attraction and tradition.
Thousands of visitors drive to the charming
forest and meadows, just north of Charlotte, that have been
transformed into an elaborate 16th Century
village celebrating the adventure, pageantry and romance of the
Renaissance era. You can mingle with royalty, townspeople, equestrians and
artisans; enjoy endless entertainment, tasty and savory foods, rides and games.
From the lowliest of peasants to King Henry himself, along with lovely maidens,
and gamesmen, all bring to life the ambience of a Renaissance village at play.
The Festival performs for seven weekends (Saturdays and
Sundays) October through November.
CONFEDERATE MONUMENT
Cornelius
NC 28031
Located in front of the Mount Zion United
Methodist Church in Cornelius, this monument to Confederate soldiers is said to
mark the iste where Confederate soldiers signed up for service. The Church
dates from 1828.
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