Huntersville, NC

Travel Guide

Birkdale Village showing modern architecture
Birkdale Village showing modern architecture
Birkdale Village
Birkdale Village showing street scenes
Carolina Raptor Center featuring bird life and zoo animals

Visit this easygoing suburban town in North Carolina for its historic homesteads, lively shopping districts, recreational parks and water sports on Lake Norman. 

Huntersville is a residential town between the city of Charlotte and large Lake Norman. Plan a visit for its Civil War monuments, retail villages and superb range of outdoor activities. Once a peaceful cotton farming community and mill town, Huntersville has grown into a popular commuter town for Charlotte workers. Its historically significant events include the 1781 Battle of Cowan’s Ford, which was the last American Revolution battle fought in Mecklenburg County.

Get your bearings in the town center, which is focused on the intersection of Huntersville Road and Main Street. Find banks, cafés, churches, restaurants and well-kept parks such as Holbrook Park and Main and Maxwell Park. Take the children to Discovery Place Kids, a hands-on museum with educational exhibits and live shows. Drive a short distance to Joe Gibbs Racing, where you can browse examples of NASCAR racing cars from a viewing gallery.

Join locals at 213-acre (86-hectare) Bradford Park on a sunny day. It features baseball diamonds, a children’s playground, disc golf course, soccer fields and picnic shelters. Head to Birkdale Village for a day of shopping, dining and entertainment.

Latta Plantation, one of the town’s favorite historic sites, is open for guided tours of its original farmhouse. Spot farm animals, meet eagles at the Carolina Raptor Center and enjoy lakeside picnics. Buzzard Rock Trail weaves through the plantation’s nature reserve to Mountain Island Lake. Delve farther into Mecklenburg County’s past at the colonial-era Historic Rural Hill.

During warm summers, man-made Lake Norman is alive with activity both in and out of the water. Go canoeing, fishing, paddleboarding, sailing, waterskiing and wakeboarding. Play golf, hike along shoreline trails and visit farmers markets. Cornelius and Davidson are two of the busier towns near the lake.

Fly into Charlotte Douglas International Airport from several major U.S. cities. A regular bus service runs from downtown Charlotte to Huntersville. Visit on weekends in October and November for the Carolina Renaissance Festival, a celebration of Elizabethan-era traditions.

Comfort Suites near Birkdale Village- Huntersville

Comfort Suites near Birkdale Village- Huntersville

2.5 out of 5
16905 Caldwell Creek Drive, Huntersville, NC
The price is ¥14,867 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
¥14,867
¥17,134 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Huntersville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"Very nice."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Comfort Suites near Birkdale Village- Huntersville
Omni Charlotte Hotel

Omni Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
132 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC
The price is ¥32,067 per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
¥32,067
¥36,958 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the bar ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,189 reviews)
"First time in Charlotte. So happy with the lodging we chose. We could literally walk to almost everything except mall shopping. An amazing variety of food options!"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte, NC
The price is ¥12,782 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
¥12,782
¥14,730 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,204 reviews)
"Clean rooms , staff services"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Shoreway Cove by AvantStay | Waterfront, Pool, Dock

Shoreway Cove by AvantStay | Waterfront, Pool, Dock

Huntersville
Stay at this vacation home in Huntersville. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Norman and Birkdale Golf Club are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Stay was great! Attentive ownership, and the house was awesome. Lots of amenities, close to plenty of entertainment, and easy lake access."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Shoreway Cove by AvantStay | Waterfront, Pool, Dock
Long Cove Resort & Marina

Long Cove Resort & Marina

3 out of 5
14629 Rainbarrel Rd, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Carowinds Theme Park and Charlotte Premium ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (214 reviews)
"The property is unique (tiny house) feeling.. the road that leads to the resort is horrible to many potholes"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Long Cove Resort & Marina
stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

4 out of 5
9655 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Northlake Mall and ...
7.6/10 Good! (91 reviews)
"Clean, new location. Beds were comfortable. Construction next door was loud during the day, but quiet during the night. Great stay. Great staff."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Huntersville

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
98
5 - Excellent 41%
4 - Good
111
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
24
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I don’t it was a very boring place. I visited one mall and it was not very impressed.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Just a stop on the way from Michigan to Florida. Had a good dinner, showered and went to bed. Nice close McDonald’s for morning coffee before hitting the road.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Huntersville. I was born and raised there.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There’s a lot of convenience in variety of shopping, dining, etc. but the drivers are very aggressive, even maneuvering illegally just getting out of the hotel entrance.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

no issues to report. I was there for a one day business trip; and it served it's purpose.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Too much traffic

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