Jordan & Joshua
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Things to Do
Things to Do at Lake Norman
We hope those of you visiting Lake Norman get a chance to explore some of the best sights the area has to offer.
With 520 miles of shoreline, there are so many things to do in Lake Norman, no matter which part you’re exploring!
Check out the list below of our favorites.
Restaurants
Kindred
Kindred in downtown Davidson is Jordan's favorite Lake Norman restaurant. Her sister Brennan has written about them in Southern Living magazine.
https://www.kindreddavidson.com/
Jeffrey's
American cuisine with steak and seafood. It's located in the same shopping center as the hotel room blocks. https://jeffreyslkn.com/
Caruso's Italian
Quite close to the ceremony location, Caruso's is our favorite in the Lake Norman area for fine Italian cuisine. https://www.carusosfinedining.com
Hello, Sailor
Right on the water's edge, at Hello, Sailor, Joe and Katy Kindred (owners of the original aformentioned Kindred). They serve up seafood, hand pie and retro charm. Hello Sailor is “a modern play on a fish camp that still focuses on ‘chef-driven dishes. https://www.hellosailornc.com/
North Harbor Club
Waterfront dining open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, right off of interstate 77. https://northharborclub.com/
Il Bosco
Il Bosco is our favorite Davidson Italian. It is walkable from anywhere in downtown Davidson. They have fresh pasta, unique specials, and especially excellent service. https://www.visitlakenorman.org/listing/il-bosco-ristorante-%26-bar/133/
Milkbread
Another establishment from the Kindreds in Davidson, a fast-casual restaurant with a great chicken sandwich. It's also located in a shopping center that's home to a Harris-Teeter grocery store. https://www.milkbread.com/
Summit Coffee
A great place to sit outside and enjoy all of downtown Davidson. https://www.summitcoffee.com/
Things to Do
Ramsey Creek Park
Taking a dip at Ramsey Creek Park's swimming beach is a popular option at Lake Norman.
Address: 18441 Nantz Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Ramsey Creek Park is a 46-acre waterfront park that features the only swimming beach within our towns of Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville. They also have boat docks, an amazing playground that features ziplines, picnic shelters, nature trails, a sand volleyball court, a horseshoe pit, an enclosed dog park, and an ADA-compliant fishing pier.
https://www.visitlakenorman.org/listing/ramsey-creek-park/229/
Downtown Davidson
Davidson, North Carolina, has a rich history that dates back to the 18th century. Davidson was founded in 1837 when a group of Presbyterians purchased land for a new college. The town was named after Brigadier General William Lee Davidson, a Revolutionary War hero. Davidson College is a vital part of the town's identity today. Davidson remains a small, close-knit community with historic charm.
https://www.visitlakenorman.org/blog/post/love-davidson/
https://www.visitlakenorman.org/blog/post/diving-in-davidsons-historical-restaurants/
Carolina Raptor Center
The Raptor Trail is a three-quarter mile walking trail and zoological facility that permanently houses and displays more than thirty birds of prey. The birds act as ambassadors for their species and serve an important role in connecting people with wildlife in a safe and respectful manner. Guests can enjoy learning about birds of prey from across the globe during their walk on the Raptor Trail.
https://carolinaraptorcenter.org/
Lake Norman Antique Mall
Lake Norman Antique Mall is spread across 27,000 square foot with over 200 vendors. It offers a range of high end antiques, vintage records, glassware, vintage clothing, home décor, furniture, upscale furniture, jewelry, lighting, pottery, vintage currency, books, and even local artisan wares such as stained glass, pottery, candles and other decoratives must haves for your home.
https://www.instagram.com/lknantiquemall/
Davidson Farmer's Market
This is a great little farmer's market in downtown Davidson, NC. All of the produce is local--within 100 miles of Davidson.
They also have locally made items and beautiful flowers. It’s a really fun place to start looking around downtown Davidson.
https://www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org/
Carrigan Farms
A 5th generation family-owned farm, Carrigan Farms is a local farm that specializes in growing quality fruits and vegetables, educational school tours and field trips, weddings, swim parties, and other special events.