Huntersville, NC

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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 ¥12,749 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥12,749
¥14,694 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake Norman Huntersville, NC

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake Norman Huntersville, NC

3 out of 5
16617 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC
Fully refundable
The price is ¥16,124 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
¥16,124
¥18,581 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake Norman Huntersville, NC
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

2.5 out of 5
3100 Queen City Drive, Charlotte, NC
The price is ¥9,194 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
¥9,194
¥10,596 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
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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 ...
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 ...
Long Cove Resort & Marina
Kasa Edison House South End Dilworth Charlotte

Kasa Edison House South End Dilworth Charlotte

3.5 out of 5
1921 Charlotte Dr, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are ...
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