2019-20 Destination and Motorsports Guide

W H A T ’ S I N S I D E

8 PEOPLE

POWERING CABARRUS

43 RACE TO TASTE Expertly crafted beverages with an experience

I M M E R S E

1 6

10 UP TO SPEED

E V E N T S

2 4

The latest additions for your next adventure

A R T S & C U L T U R E

2 9

E A T

3 2

D R I N K 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 // C A B A R R U S COUN T Y , N C S H O P

4 6

4 7

S T A Y

5 5

20 A TRACK FOR EVERY SEASON

R A C E

How to spend time here at any time of year

6 0

Designed by:

sublmnldesign.com

Pair this guide with the free Visit Cabarrus app for exclusive videos! Open the app and hover over any photo with this icon. Then, follow the prompts and watch Cabarrus County come alive. E X P E R I E N C E I T T H R O U G H A U G M E N T E D R E A L I T Y

Special thanks to:

michael-a-anderson.com

O N T H E C O V E R This year’s cover is a special tribute to Sam Bass. See page 72 to learnmore.

marketststudios.com

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 1

S O C I A L S P O T T E R

S O C I A L S P O T T E R

From social media to Trip Advisor, we love hearing from fans and friends of Cabarrus County . Connect with us to share your best photographs, be inspired by ours and get answers on the go!

/ V i s i t C a b a r r u s

@V i s i t C a b a r r u s

2 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

H AV E A Q U I C K Q U E S T I O N ?

Send us a message and be sure to tag your posts for a chance to be featured on Visit Cabarrus social channels. S N A P P E D A S E L F I E W E ’ V E J U S T G O T T O S E E ?

# V i s i t C a b a r r u s #Wh e r e R a c i n g L i v e s

M E E T R E V P A R : The Visi t Ca-BEAR-rus Mascot

Always ready in his signature red suit, Revpar races to wherever the action is in Cabarrus County! From Mascot Mania at Charlotte Motor Speedway to home games, parades, grand opening celebrations and more—find Revpar and fun is sure to follow.

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 3

V I S I T O R C E N T E R

I N S I D E R I N F O The Cabarrus County Convent ion & Visi tors Bureau is the off icial travel resource for Concord, Kannapol is, Harrisburg, Midland and Mt . Pleasant , North Carol ina.

4 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

Find the informat ion you need fast !

A T T H E V I S I T O R C E N T E R

O N T H E G O

Our team of area experts is ready to assist you with every- thing from itinerary recommendations and the latest special event updates to tips for making the most of your time in Cabarrus County. The Visitor Center also offers: • M a p s & G u i d e s • R e s e r v a t i o n A s s i s t a n c e • C omp l i me n t a r y R e f r e s hme n t s • F r e e W i - F i • C o u p o n s & D e a l s • S o u v e n i r G i f t S h o p

Some of the best things in Cabarrus County have four wheels and an engine, so we decided to the give the Visitor Center a motorized makeover! Look for the Visit Cabarrus Fan Van at special events, and you’ll find games, giveaways and the same helpful hospitality.

I N S I D E T H E A I R P O R T

• P u r c h a s e T i c k e t s & P a s s e s • F r e e G i f t f o r E v e r y V i s i t o r

Hop off the plane and into good hands at the satellite Visitor Center located inside Concord-Padgett Regional Airport . As “Where Racing Lives,”we know how important it is to have plenty of power. Pick up helpful resources and recharge your devices while waiting at baggage claim.

10099 Weddington Rd - Suite 102 Concord, NC 28027

800-848-3740 // VisitCabarrus.com Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm / Sat: 10am-4pm Visitor Center hours may vary on special event days.

The Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau is accredited by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of Destinations International, 2025 M Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C., 20036, USA, Ph. 202-296-7888.

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 5

G E T H E R E

G E T H E R E

6 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

R u n s t h r o u g h C a b a r r u s C o u n t y

To t h e We s t

To t h e N o r t h

tures and landings daily. Ranked among the nation’s top airports, CLT is the second largest airport on the East Coast and American Air- lines’ second largest hub.

CONCORD-PADGETT REGIONAL AIRPORT (USA) Commercial Airline Terminal

CAR RENTALS Alamo

7435 Zephyr Pl. NW, Concord, NC 28027 704-920-5903 // concordairportnc.com Concord-Padgett Regional Airport offers Allegiant Air’s non-stop service to select destinations in the SoutheasternUnited States includingNewOrleans and multiple locations in Florida. Corporate & Private Aviation 9000 Aviation Blvd NW, Concord, NC 28027 704-920-5900 // concordairportnc.com Convenient and efficient, Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is minutes from Charlotte’s central business district, the NC Research Cam- pus in Kannapolis, and home to many NASCAR team planes. CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (CLT) 5501 R C Josh BirminghamPkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208 704-359-4013 // cltairport.com Twenty minutes southwest of Cabarrus Coun- ty, CLT offers non-stop service to over 160 des- tinations worldwide via more than 700 depar-

877-222-9075 // alamo.com

AMTRAK 201 South Main St., Kannapolis, NC 28081 800-872-7245 // amtrak.com Amtrak is the nation’s intercity passenger rail operator and conveniently connects you to Cabarrus County via the Carolinian/Piedmont route. Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day — at speeds up to 150 mph — to more than 500 destinations.

Avis

800-230-4898 // avis.com 704-795-2880

Concord Airport

Budget

800-527-0700 // budget.com 704-723-6319 Concord Airport

Dollar

800-800-3665 // dollar.com

Enterprise 800-261-7331 // enterprise.com 704-788-9921 Concord Airport 704-979-0392 Speedway

RIDER TRANSIT 3600 South Ridge Ave, Concord, NC 28025 704-920-7433 // ckrider.com

Hertz

800-654-3131 // hertz.com 704-782-1115 Concord

Mon – Fri: 5:30am-8:30pm Sat – Sun: 8:30am-8:30pm

National

877-222-9058 // nationalcar.com

Rider Transit is the Concord/Kannapolis area’s public transportation provider connecting passengers to popular destinations in Cabar- rus County via seven bus routes. Go online for schedules, maps, fares, live bus tracking and arrival details. ADA accessible. Bikes allowed.

Thrifty

877-283-0898 // thrifty.com

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 7

P E O P L E P O W E R I N G C A B A R R U S

D R I V I N G F O R C E

8 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

This place is powered by hospitality heroes who work behind-the- scenes to keep rooms in tip-top shape, homemade meals coming out of the kitchen, and operations fine-tuned. It’s fueled by small business- es that provide support and move the community forward with passion and creativity. It’s driven by dedicated visionaries who steer toward suc- cess by developing incredible experiences for fans, families and travel- ers of every sort. Combined, these essential parts and pieces fit together to make Cabar- rus County one well-oiled machine. Check in, buy a ticket, take a tour, grab a table and watch their expertise at work. This pit crew pulls to- gether to make your experience seamless, exciting, educational, relax- ing, fulfilling and most of all—fun! They’re knowledgeable, friendly, en- thusiastic and welcoming. H O R S E P O W E R p l a y s a n i mp o r t a n t r o l e , b u t i t i s n ’ t t h e o n l y t h i n g t h a t d r i v e s C a b a r r u s C o u n t y .

THESE ARE THE PEOPLE POWERING CABARRUS COUNTY.

Throughout this guide, you’ll discover a variety of ways to take part in activities that tell our story. So as you immerse yourself in the area, experience this destination to the fullest bymeeting the locals along the way and sharing your story with us. Because when you visit, you become part of the driving force that keeps Cabarrus County in action!

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 9

W H A T ’ S N E W

Cabarrus County is always moving fast and forward! Whether you’ re visi t ing for the f i rst t ime or you’ve been here before, check out this snapshot of what ’s new, where to go now and why you should make plans to return. S P E E D U P T O

1 0 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

As of March 2019, a new adrenaline-inducing activity joins the list of Cabarrus County’s most exhilarating experiences. If you’ve always want- ed to skydive but are afraid of heights, iFLY is the answer. The indoor skydiving facility lets you experience the rush without a plane or para- chute. It’s called bodyflight and after a training session with a certified instructor, you’ll be ready to step into the tunnel and feel what it’s like to freefall. Wind speed varies based on weight and is adjusted by instruc- tors from inside the driver’s booth. Want an extra thrill? Visualize the adventure and choose from one of nine Virtual Reality experiences that let you soar over locations around the world. If you’re into cars, Cabarrus County is the place to be. “Where Racing Lives” is an ideal destination for enthusiasts of just about anything on wheels making it a natural fit for the Mustang Owner’s Museum . This iconic American car has been around for 55 years, and starting in the spring of 2019, you can explore its history inside the only public museum dedicated to the Ford Mustang in the world. Get nostalgic, share your stories, meet new friends and make new memories as you explore 40,000 square feet of vehicles and rotating exhibits featuring Mustang memorabilia. All-New A T T R A C T I O N S

Photos By: iFLY Indoor Skydiving

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 1 1

W H A T ’ S N E W

Fresh Take O N T H E C L A S S I C S

Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 60th season is packed with opportu- nities for fast fun throughout the year. Anniversaries in 2019 include the 60th running of the Coca-Cola 600, the 35th Monster Energy NA- SCAR All-Star Race, and The Dirt Track’s 20th season. Celebrate these special occasions along with new additions to the already impressive event lineup. Cars & Coffee, STEM Expo, World of Outlaws Patriot Na- tionals and USAC Quarter-Midgets all secured a spot on the remark- able schedule at CMS this year. And, be sure to reserve seats now for the Bank of America ROVAL 400! After its historic debut in 2018, the 17-turn road course-oval hybrid race returns this fall. See page 66 for more on Charlotte Motor Speedway. For twenty years, Concord Mills has been attracting visitors to Cabarrus County with its convenient location and ideal combina- tion of places to score great deals and have a good time. Anyone who’s been to the largest shopping and entertainment destina- tion in the Carolinas will notice that recent renovations have ele- vated the experience to an entirely new level. Read about the full range of upgrades on page 51, then keep flipping to browse the directory and start planning a visit to see them firsthand. Keep this guide close! The offer on page 54 gets you a Savings Passport at Guest Services.

Lionel has been around since 1900, so how does it qualify as new? Headquartered in Concord, the 119-year-old American toy com- pany recently opened its flagship retail store inside Concord Mills. Located alongside the Dining Pavilion, the 5,000-square-foot space is so much more than a store. Interactive displays and play tables, workshops and special events, and super-knowledgeable staff make it a must-see. Everyone from model train enthusiasts and die-cast collecting race fans to curious little ones and those on the hunt for a really cool gift will appreciate and enjoy the offerings inside.

1 2 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

MAY 18 $ 39 TICKETS START AT

MAY 26 $ 49 TICKETS START AT

SEPT 29 $ 49 TICKETS START AT

800-455-FANS OR CHARLOTTEMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM

W H A T ’ S N E W

M O R E L O C A L

To Love

44 Mills Kitchen + Tap promises craft beer with inspired eats, and Ex- ecutive Chef, Mike Watson delivers just that. The menu is packed with interesting options—from small plates and snacks like Street Tacos, Crispy Liver Mush and a Fry Platter to a short rib Sloppy Joe, steaks, seafood, salads, an adult-only Cheerwine Float and more. The restaurant also recalls a bit of area history with its name—a nod to the legacy of Cabarrus County’s 44 textile mills dating back to the 1800s. In Harrisburg, Vortex Bottle Shop owner and longtime homebrewer, Matt Widerman provides another tasty pit stop. The concept includes lots of local beer and wine choices alongside craft products from out- side the state. It’s the perfect place to discover something new and learn what to pair it with. Head Chef, Stephen Armstrong keeps it cre- ative in the kitchen and is always experimenting. The Garlic Portobello Flatbread is a Vortex favorite. Try it with one of the 250+ beers or 100 wines kept in stock. Harrisburg is also home to Percent Tap House , a single-barrel opera- tion that offers plenty of local libations including beer, wine, cider and cold brew coffee. Cozy and cool, Percent Tap House opened at the end of 2018 and is one slice of North Carolina’s craft beer story where you’ll feel right at home. Keep an eye on their calendar for upcoming events and a schedule of when local food trucks will be parked outside. Searching for more snacks to go along with those expertly-crafted local beverages? Grab fine foods to go from independent specialty stores in Cabarrus County. Around the corner from Percent, Small Batch Foody is a curated collection of artisan foods like syrups, sauces, spreads and more. The shop stems from the folks at family-owned Sunflour Baking Company next-door. In addition to good eats, Union Street Market in Downtown Concord carries a selection of essentials and unique gifts. Stop in for coffee and treat yourself to something special.

Photo By: Matthew Widerman - Vortex Bottle Shop

1 4 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

Stay Tuned F O R N E X T S E A S O N

The Downtown Revitalization Project is in full swing in Kannapolis! One of the many exciting changes coming to Downtown K-Town is the Sports and Entertainment Venue which opens in spring 2020 and will be the new home of the city’s minor league baseball team. Join in on the fun from April to August for the historic final season at the cur- rent location as the Intimidators. In addition to games, fans will enjoy fireworks, giveaways, theme nights and entertainment throughout the season. Then, plan to return in 2020 to enjoy all the amenities of the new stadium and help welcome players to their new home.

Stay up-to-speed on the ever-changing exper iences in Cabarrus County by browsing the blog at VisitCabarrus.com .

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 1 5

I M M E R S E

The Slot Car Track 11 Union St. S, Ste. LL202 Concord, NC 28025 980-521-3643 theslotcartrack.com

Frye’s Lake Lanes 2800 Poplar Tent Rd. Concord, NC 28027 704-782-5513 fryes4fun.com

FAMILY FUN AMC Concord Mills 24 with IMAX 8421 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 888-262-4386 amctheatres.com

Loop the Loop 401 Laureate Way Kannapolis, NC 28081 704-920-4343 kannapolisnc.gov/looptheloop RobWallace Park 12900 Bethel School Rd. Midland, NC 28107 704-920-2727 cabarruscounty.us Skateland USA 311 Brookdale St. Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-938-3013 fryes4fun.com/Skateland VietnamVeterans Park 760 Orphanage Rd. Concord, NC 28027 704-920-3484 cabarruscounty.us

TheValcarol Missions Escape Room 325 McGill Ave NW, Ste. 108 Concord, NC 28027 704-960-0529 thevalcarolmissions.com

ARWorkshop 5345 Vining St. NW, Ste. 102 Concord, NC 28027 704-278-7080 arworkshop.com/concord

PARKS & REC Camp TN Spencer Park 3155 Foxford Rd. Concord, NC 28025 704-795-4492 cabarruscounty.us

Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 NC Hwy 49 N Concord, NC 28025 704-920-3976 cabarrusarena.com

Dave & Buster’s 8361 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-979-1700 daveandbusters.com

Capstone Climbing & Adventure 3350 Camp Julia Rd. Kannapolis, NC 28081 704-652-2548 capstoneclimbing.com

Escape Artist 78 Union St. S Concord, NC 28025 704-786-0292 escapeartist.us

Carolina Thread Trail 4530 Park Rd., Ste. 420 Charlotte, NC 28209 704-376-2556 carolinathreadtrailmap.org

Village Park 700 West C St. Kannapolis, NC 28081 704- 920-4343 kannapolisnc.gov

Green Omnivore Farm 1525 Flowerfield Dr. Concord, NC 28025 704-453-1490 greenomnivorefarm.com

Downtown Greenway Loop 219 Corban Ave Concord, NC 28025 704-920-5600 concordnc.gov

Xtreme Play 1480 Concord Pkwy N, Ste. 295 Concord, NC 28025 704-782-1221 xtreme-play.com

hip hip hooWray Events & Designs 12 Union St. S Concord, NC 28025 704-786-4449 hiphiphoowray.com SEALIFECharlotte-ConcordAquarium 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Ste. 8461 Concord, NC 28027 855-450-0512 visitsealife.com/charlotte-concord

Foxfire Lanes 225 Security St. Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-932-0146 foxfirelanes.com Frank Liske Park 4001 Stough Rd. Concord, NC 28027 704-920-2701 cabarruscounty.us

REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS/QUICK TRIPS AvidXchange Music Factory 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd Charlotte, NC 28206 800-560-9305 avidxchangemusicfactory.com

1 6 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art 420 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202

Discovery Place 301 N Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704-372-6261 discoveryplace.org EPICENTRE 210 E Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704-688-5980 epicentrenc.com

Lazy 5 Ranch 15100 Mooresville Rd. Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-5100 lazy5ranch.com

704-353-9200 bechtler.org

Blue Ridge Parkway 828-670-1924 blueridgeparkway.org

Levine Museum of the New South 200 E 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704-333-1887 museumofthenewsouth.org

Blumenthal Performing Arts Center 130 N Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts & Culture 551 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704-547-3700 ganttcenter.org

Patterson Farm 10390 Caldwell Rd. Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 704-636-4005 visitpattersonfarm.com

704-372-1000 ncbpac.org

Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Blvd Charlotte, NC 28273 704-588-2600 carowinds.com

Historic Latta Plantation & Nature Preserve 5225 Sample Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078 704-875-2312 lattaplantation.org

Spectrum Center 333 E Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704-688-9000 spectrumcentercharlotte.com

I M M E R S E

The Billy Graham Library 4330 Westmont Dr. Charlotte, NC 28217 704-401-3200 billygrahamlibrary.org The Mint Museum (Uptown) 500 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704-337-2000 mintmuseum.org U.S. National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy Charlotte, NC 28214 704-391-3900 usnwc.org SALON/SPA & WELLNESS A Honu You Massage &Wellness 11 Union St. S, Ste. 208 Concord, NC 28025 704-620-7203 ahonuyou.weebly.com

Elements Spa Salon 10175 Weddington Rd. Concord, NC 28027 704-979-3348 greatwolf.com/concord

Scooops Kid Spa 10175 Weddington Rd. Concord, NC 28027 704-979-3348 greatwolf.com/concord Solace Salon & Spa 5160 Poplar Tent Rd. Concord, NC 28027 704-795-7627 solace-spa.com

Hand&StoneMassageandFacial Spa 8915 Christenbury Pkwy, Ste. 10 Concord, NC 28027 704-315-6694 handandstone.com Lotus Living Arts Studio of Concord 30 Union St. S Concord, NC 28025 980-349-6614 lotuslivingartsstudio.com Natural Bliss Body Studio 4351 Main St., Ste. 105 Harrisburg, NC 28075 980-319-9506 vagaro.com/naturalblissbodystudio1

Spa Botanica at Embassy Suites 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr. NW Concord, NC 28027 704-454-1750 spabotanicaconcord.com

Vluxe Spa 8525 Pit Stop Ct. NW, Ste. B Concord, NC 28027 980-309-0893 vluxespa.com

CHARLOTTE / concord

7840 Lyles Lane NW Concord, North CarolIna

(704) 851-4359

www.iflyworld.com/charlotte/

Zen4Life Massage Therapy 39 Market St. SW Concord, NC 28025

704-791-7972 zen4life.com

SPORTS Carolina Panthers 800 S Mint St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704-358-7000 panthers.com Charlotte Checkers 210 E Trade St., Ste. E480 Charlotte, NC 28202 704-342-4423 gocheckers.com Charlotte Hornets 333 E Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704-688-8600 nba.com/hornets Charlotte Knights 324 S Mint St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704-274-8300 milb.com/charlotte-knights Highland Creek Golf Club 7101 Highland Creek Pkwy Charlotte, NC 28269 704-875-9000 highlandcreekgolfclub.com

iFLY Indoor Skydiving 7840 Lyles Ln. NW Concord, NC 28027 704-851-4359 iflyworld.com/charlotte Kannapolis Intimidators 2888 Moose Rd. Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-932-3267 intimidatorsbaseball.com Rocky River Golf Club 6900 Bruton Smith Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-455-1200 rockyrivergolf.com

Skybrook Golf Club 14720 Northgreen Dr. Huntersville, NC 28078 704-948-6611 skybrookgolf.com The Tradition Golf Club 3800 Prosperity Church Rd. Charlotte, NC 28269 704-503-7529 thetraditiongolfclub.com

S E A S O N A L I T I N E R A R I E S

A T R A C K F O R E V E R Y S E A S O N

Distinctly different, each season offers new opportunities to experience Cabarrus County at its best. Spring, summer, fall or winter— build your own itinerary around these essential events, activities and eats that are perfectly suited for each time of year.

A V E R A G E T E M P E R A T U R E S ( F ) : Annual : 59° January: Max 51° , Min 30° June: Max 87° , Min 64°

Spring

Fasten your seatbelt for a full lineup of festivals and events from March through May.

In the spring, things to do become as plentiful as the blooms that bring color back to Cabarrus County’s beautiful landscape—which is especially stunning in Downtown Concord when azaleas open along Union Street and tulips put on a show at the grounds of Memorial Gardens. With April arrives the home opener at Intimidators Stadium, the world’s largest automotive extravaganza, four-wide racing that will blow you away with over 40,000 horsepower and access to the pits with every tick- et, and NC Beer Month (see page 44). But that’s just the start of what spring has in store. May is a month-long celebration. Events warm up with Movies on the Campus, an outdoor film night that’s perfect for families. Then, 60 bar- becue teams from across the United States compete at Jiggy with the Piggy, recently named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society. As part of the barbecue-focused festival, kids can create their own veggie cars and race in the Zucchini 600! Spring is the perfect time for this kind of competition as area Farmer’s Markets start cranking out fresh produce. Downtown Concord’s Spring Into Arts festival follows with a lively show- case of visual and performing arts, and race weeks round out the month with Haulers on Union parade leading the festivities. The NC Education

Lottery 200 and Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star races kick off action at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and the new two-day Patriot Nationals add sprint car excitement at The Dirt Track in between NASCAR weekends. See the stars of the Xfinity Series during the ALSCO 300 and arrive early on Sunday for the full Memorial Day weekend experience that comes along with the Coca-Cola 600. There’s plenty to see and do before the main event including a pre-race concert and moving military salute with awe-inspiring flyover.

All this action occurs before summer even begins, so hold on tight!

2 0 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

Summer

June, July and August call for outdoor adventures and cool treats as mid-year happenings bring the heat.

The Town of Harrisburg puts on another patriotic party later in the season with the July Fourth Celebration. In addition to a parade, the event honors our military with fireworks, live entertainment, and plenty of amusement. Whether you’re starting summer in Cabarrus County or finishing the season strong, Charlotte Motor Speedway offers plenty of events for fast family fun. The Summer Shootout Series is weekday grassroots racing and everything from school buses to mascots take the track. Then, say good- bye to summer in a big way at The Dirt Track’s Back-to-School Monster Truck Bash in August. For an educational experience outside of the classroom, go to Reed Gold Mine. It’s the site of America’s first documented discovery of gold and summer is the perfect time to explore it. Cool off with nature’s AC in the restored underground tunnels and dip into water from Little Meadow Creek while panning for gold. More water awaits along the nearby Caro- lina Thread Trail where you can paddle the Rocky River. Need a guide for your group? Capstone Climbing & Adventure offers plenty of options for outdoor exploration.

cold drink and good eats everywhere from Food Truck Friday at Cabar- rus Brewing’s beer garden to local restaurants with inviting patios. In the mood for ice cream? Fun flavor illustrations on Cabarrus Creamery’s menu chalkboard make it tough to choose a scoop. Once you find the right flavor, park it on a bench out front along Union Street and dive in. When you’re ready to get out of the elements, Great Wolf Lodge is an oasis that offers all the amenities your family needs for the ultimate sum- mer vacay under one roof. The largest indoor waterpark in the Carolinas is complete with 11 waterslides, a 4-story tree house water fort with tip- ping bucket, four play pools and more. Then dry off and go bowling, be pampered at the spas, play in the arcade, take part in daily activities, savor each restaurant and fly high on the ropes course when you’re ready to get back outside. Keep reading to learn what it’s like during the winter! Charlotte Motor Speedway puts an exclamation point on the summer season with the Parade of Power. This caravan of cars previews upcoming events and includes examples of the different types of automobiles you’ll find at CMS in the fall.

Summer is the time to go all al fresco and that includes dining. Enjoy a

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 2 1

S E A S O N A L I T I N E R A R I E S

Fall

Fall color starts appearing in September and the season becomes even more vibrant in October and November.

The Cabarrus County Fair is the unofficial green flag of the fall season, and this one takes best of show. Zip and zoom through the crisp air on over 40 rides, cheer on Robinson’s Racing Pigs, marvel at the chainsaw artist’s masterpiece and more. Then, snack on roasted corn, cotton candy and fried everything. Even a few well-known race car drivers have enjoyed this hometown favorite. In October, Riverbend Farm opens for the essential pick-your-own pump- kin patch experience. There’s also an abundance of fall-flavored local brews to choose from this time of year. Many of the area’s craft beverage hotspots hold events where you can raise a glass of something spiced and celebrate the season including Cabarrus Brewing Company’s Okto- berfest and Rocky River Vineyard’s Fall Festival. Lower temps typically mean faster speeds, so races are just as plenti- ful in the fall. All three of Charlotte Motor Speedway’s tracks host fall events beginning with the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at the end of September when the legendary 1.5-mile track transforms into a 2.28- mile road course. ROVAL ran for the first time in 2018 and resulted in a race that offered plenty of twists, turns and on-your-feet excitement. At zMAX Dragway, a side-by-side display of speed takes place in Octo- ber with the NHRA Carolina Nationals, and the World of Outlaws cap

the season by crowning champions during the World Finals at The Dirt track in November.

If you’ve got a restored ride, fall is prime time for a weekend road trip. Kannapolis Cruise-Ins are held the 2nd Saturday afternoon of the month, and Charlotte Motor Speedway’s new Cars & Coffee gatherings take place every 3rd Saturday morning of the month. Classic cars, hot rods and gear- heads welcome! Soon after the Halloween Candy Crawl in Downtown Concord, the scenery starts to get festive in Cabarrus County. From Black Friday sales at Concord Mills to Small Business Saturday at independent stores, holiday shopping commences and with it we welcome winter in all its twinkling glory.

2 2 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

Winter

Indoor attractions are key when the weather chills out from December to February. The good news? You can do it all from inside—swimming, racing and even skydiving. Discover the magical world of Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge. This winter wonderland offers the best of both worlds with snow showers inside the lobby and the 80,000-square-foot water park which is always a toasty 84 degrees. In addition to an action-packed schedule of festive, free events and activities, Santa visits on the weekends and you can even dine inside a life-size gingerbread house. Bundle up for more unforgettable Christmas experiences. Along with several holiday parades and tree lightings, Cabarrus County is home to some season-long must-see events. Take a train ride through a daz- zling display of lights, ride the double-decker carousel and see the Sign- ing Bears perform during a Kannapolis Christmas. Then, drive through over 3 million LED lights with Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway, a spectacular 3.75-mile course that lets you drive your car on the track. On the weekends, you can also visit the Christmas Village for tons of family fun and cozy up to a drive-in holiday movie on the infield’s big screen. Located at the largest shopping and entertainment destination in the Carolinas, SEA LIFE Aquarium brings you back inside and under the sea for a close-up look at over 5,000 creatures. In addition to making a few hot laps around Concord Mills, warm up with even more indoor adrenaline

experiences. Challenge your crew and take your place atop the podium with all-electric go kart racing at K1 Speed. Then, suit up and take flight— iFLY offers the chance to go skydiving indoors. Cool weather kindles a craving for comfort food, so don’t start on those New Year’s resolutions just yet. You’ll find plenty of places serving scratch-made southern delights and sharable decedent desserts. See page 32 for a full list of places to eat. Looking to keep it local? We’ve noted independent restaurants so you can easily find a meal from right here in Cabarrus County. By February, the start of another race season is upon us and NASCAR team planes are taking off for Daytona from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport. Flying Allegiant Air? Look out the window and wave! Your favorite team might just be in the same stretch of sky.

Any time is a great time to visit Cabarrus County! Find even more events on pages 24-27 and get in touch with one of our Travel Counselors today for assistance with creating your own customized itinerary.

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Climate at a Glance: County Time Series, published February 2019, retrieved on March 1, 2019 fromhttps://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cag/

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 2 3

E V E N T S

V I S I T C A B A R R U S . C O M F o r a f u l l l i s t o f e v e n t s a n d mo r e d e t a i l s , g o t o : What ’s Happening

NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals zMAX Dragway

APRIL Bunny Run 5K & Festival Downtown Concord

MAY Art Walk Downtown Concord

Peak Auctioneering Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Charlotte Ink Fest Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Concerts in the Park Village Park, Kannapolis

Pennzoil AutoFair Charlotte Motor Speedway

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte: Rapunzel Village Park

Haulers on Union Parade Downtown Concord

Ring of Honor Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Jazz Series Veterans Park, Downtown Kannapolis

Edwin McCain Concert Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Run Kannapolis: CHS Strides for Stroke 5K Downtown Kannapolis

Jiggy with the Piggy Downtown Kannapolis

Heritage Day Reed Gold Mine

Kannapolis Cruise-In Downtown Kannapolis

Scottish Festival & Loch Norman Highland Games Huntersville

Jazz Series Veterans Park, Downtown Kannapolis

Memorial Day Parade Veterans Park, Kannapolis

Kannapolis Cruise-In Downtown Kannapolis

Spring Girls Day Out Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Charlotte Motor Speedway Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 Charlotte Motor Speedway

NC Special Olympics Spring Games Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Spring Herb & Plant Festival Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Spring-tacular Downtown Kannapolis

Newbreed Ultimate Challenge Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Thursdays on Main Veterans Park, Downtown Kannapolis

2 4 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Spectrum Pole Night-ARCA General Tire 150 Charlotte Motor Speedway

Jurassic Bark Fundraiser Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

JUNE Bojangles’ Summer Shootout Series Charlotte Motor Speedway

Kannapolis Cruise-In Downtown Kannapolis

Movies in the Park Village Park, Kannapolis

Carolina Coin & Stamp Show Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Movies in the Park Village Park, Kannapolis

NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 Charlotte Motor Speedway

Children’s Theater: Beauty and the Beast Veterans Park, Kannapolis

REPTICON Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Concerts in the Park Village Park, Kannapolis

NASCAR XFINITY Series Alsco 300 Charlotte Motor Speedway

Stories Under the Stars Kannapolis Library

Kannapolis Cruise-In Downtown Kannapolis

Run Kannapolis: Jiggy with the Piggy 5K Downtown Kannapolis

Tar Heel Kids Consignment Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Movies in the Park Village Park, Kannapolis

Thursdays on Main Veterans Park, Kannapolis

Run Kannapolis: NCMHOF Rhythm and Run 5K Downtown Kannapolis Spring Into Arts Festival Downtown Concord Stories Under the Stars Kannapolis Library Slammedenuff Car Show Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Oddities & Curiosities Expo Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

AUGUST Cabarrus Shriners Car Show Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Stories Under the Stars Kannapolis Library

Carolina Bridal Fair Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Streetlight 5K Downtown Concord

Children’s Theater Veterans Park, Kannapolis

Thursdays on Main Veterans Park, Kannapolis

Speed Street Downtown Charlotte

Circle K Back-to-School Monster Truck Bash The Dirt Track

JULY Bojangles’ Summer Shootout Series Charlotte Motor Speedway C&E Gun Show Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Starpower Talent Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Concerts in the Park Village Park, Kannapolis

Thursdays on Main Veterans Park, Downtown Kannapolis

Kaleidoscope Art Festival & ZombieWalk Downtown Kannapolis

Victory Lane Classic Dog Show Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Children’s Theater: Wizard of Oz Veterans Park, Kannapolis

Wine Fest Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Kannapolis Cruise-In Downtown Kannapolis

Concerts in the Park Village Park, Kannapolis

World of Outlaws Patriot Nationals The Dirt Track

Movies in the Park Village Park, Kannapolis

Jazz Concert Intimidators Stadium

Zucchini 600 Downtown Kannapolis

National Night Out Veterans Park, Kannapolis

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 2 5

E V E N T S

Speedway Classics of the Carolinas Dog Show Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Christmas Made in the South Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

REPTICON Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

ExtraordinaryWomen’s Conference Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Stories Under the Stars Kannapolis Library

Run Kannapolis: MURDOCK Study Duke Dash NCRC, Kannapolis

Fall Festival and Movie Night Village Park, Kannapolis IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Tournament Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Kaleidoscope Arts & AG Fall Festival Downtown Kannapolis

Thursdays on Main Veterans Park, Kannapolis

NOVEMBER Annual Tree Lighting Downtown Kannapolis

SEPTEMBER Cabarrus County Fair Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Carolina Renaissance Festival Huntersville

C&E Gun Show Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

C&E Gun Show Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Kannapolis Cruise-In Downtown Kannapolis

Clyde Masters Concert Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Cheersport Competition Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Downtown Kannapolis

Fire Truck Parade & Safety Festival Laureate Center, Kannapolis

Christmas Parade Downtown Concord

NCNA Annual Coin Convention Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Kannapolis Cruise-In Downtown Kannapolis

Eggnog Jog 5K Charlotte Motor Speedway

NHRA Mello Yellow Drag Racing Series Carolina Nationals zMAX Dragway

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles’ Qualifying Charlotte Motor Speedway Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 Charlotte Motor Speedway NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive for the Cure 200 Presented by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NC Charlotte Motor Speedway

Hops & Heat Beer and Chili Festival Downtown Concord

Oasis Shrine Circus Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Peak Auctioneering Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Kaleidoscope Harvest Market Downtown Kannapolis

Kannapolis Cruise-In Downtown Kannapolis

Pennzoil Autofair Charlotte Motor Speedway

Kansas City BBQ Competition Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

TomMack Car Auctions Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Mother/Son Superhero Event Laureate Center, Kannapolis

OCTOBER Candy Crawl Downtown Concord

NCAG Youth Convention Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Run Kannapolis: Fall Back 5K Downtown Kannapolis

Carolina Renaissance Festival Huntersville

Speedway Christmas Charlotte Motor Speedway

2 6 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

Speedway Classic of the Carolinas Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Tree Lighting Ceremony & ArtWalk Downtown Concord

Veterans Salute 5K Downtown Concord

Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights Village Park, Kannapolis

World Finals, World of Outlaws The Dirt Track

DECEMBER Christmas Parade Downtown Kannapolis

Mardi Gras Cheer Competition Cabarrus Arena & Events Center REPTICON Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Run Kannapolis: YMCA Frostbite 5k Downtown Kannapolis Speedway Christmas Charlotte Motor Speedway Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights Village Park, Kannapolis JANUARY 2020 Access Broadway Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Athletic Cheer Competition Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Carolina Bridal Fair Cabarrus Arena & Events Center C & E Gun Show Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Home & Landscape Show Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Spirit Solutions Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

TomMack Car Auctions Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Tarheel Kids Consignment Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

FEBRUARY Carolinas Alpaca Breeders & Owners Show Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Charlotte Racer Expo Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Encore Cheer Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Hurricane Coasters Vintage Bicycle Show Cabarrus Arena & Events Center REPTICON Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

MARCH Charlotte Hamfest Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

NC AAUWrestling Tournament Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Showstoppers Dance Competition Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Speedway Classics of the Carolinas Spring Circuit Dog Show Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 2 7

H I S T O R Y

I N M O T I O N History

You’ll find it in restored walls of restaurants, breweries, and the local distillery. It’s in storied grandstand seats and lyrics written by locals, illustrated through creative passion, carved into commemorative bricks, running through Little Meadow Creek and all along downtown streets.

IT’S CABARRUS COUNTY’S HISTORY.

And every time you pan for gold, attend an induction, see a live performance or partake in any of the area’s cultural activities, you help keep it alive.

2 8 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

A R T S & C U L T U R E

Photo By: Pumps & Push-Ups

HistoricCabarrusCountyCourthouse 65 Union St. S Concord, NC 28025 704-920-2787 historiccabarrus.com Memorial Gardens 36 Spring St. SW Concord, NC 28025 704-786-8009 firstpresconcord.org/memorial-garden

ART GALLERIES Art Box Studio 52 Union St. S, Ste. 36 Concord, NC 28025 704-791-2923 artboxstudionc.com

HISTORIC SITES Bost Grist Mill 4701 Hwy 200 Concord, NC 28025 704-782-1600 bostgristmill.com

ClearWater Artist Studios 223 Crowell Dr. NW Concord, NC 28025 704-784-9535 clearwaterartists.com

Classic Coca-Cola Mural Union St. & Cabarrus Ave Concord, NC 28025 concorddowntown.com

Mt. Pleasant Collegiate Historic District College St. & Main St. Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124 704-436-6612 echsmuseum.org Reed Gold Mine 9621 Reed Mine Rd. Midland, NC 28107 704-721-4653 nchistoricsites.org/reed

Concord HistoricWalking Tour 30 Cabarrus Ave W Concord, NC 28025 704-920-2465 concorddowntown.com

The Galleries 65 Union St. S Concord, NC 28025 704-920-2787 cabarrusartscouncil.org Red Door Gallery 52 Union St. S, Ste. 1 Concord, NC 28025 704-965-4891

GI Memorial Home 905 King St. Kannapolis, NC 28081 704-933-9314 kannapolishistory.org

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 2 9

A R T S & C U L T U R E

North Carolina Music Hall of Fame 600 Dale Earnhardt Blvd Kannapolis, NC 28081 704-934-2320 northcarolinamusichalloffame.org

MUSEUMS Cabarrus County Veterans Museum 65 Church St. SE, 1st Floor Concord, NC 28025 704-920-2465 historiccabarrus.com

THEATRE GemTheatre 111 West First St. Kannapolis, NC 28081 704-932-5111 gem-theatre.com

The Concord Museum 65 Union St. S Concord, NC 28026 704-920-2465 historiccabarrus.com

Curb Motorsports Museum 600 Dale Earnhardt Blvd Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-938-6121 mikecurb.com

The Davis Theatre 65 Union St. S Concord, NC 28025 704-920-2787 cabarrusartscouncil.org

Eastern Cabarrus Historic Museum 1100 Main St. N Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124 704-436-6612 echsmuseum.org Morrison Motor Car Museum 4545 Concord Pkwy S Concord, NC 28027 704-788-9500 morrisonmotorco.com

Old Courthouse Theatre 49 Spring St. NW Concord, NC 28025 704-788-2405 octconcord.org

3 0 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

E A T

OMG Donuts & Bakery

73 & Main

R U N N I N G O N Empty?

3 2 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om

Chocolatier Barrucand

The recipe for a great getaway includes plenty of savory stops along the way. Indulge in southern classics, try something new and take home a sweet treat. From local eater ies to restaurants you know and love, here’s where to

refuel when al l that adrenal ine works up an appetite.

44 Mills Kitchen + Tap

73 & Main Bourbon Bar

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 3 3

E A T

Tijuana Flats

Chuck E. Cheese’s 7970 Lyles Ln. NW Concord, NC 28027 704-979-1382 chuckecheese.com Sun-Thu: 11am-9pm Fri-Sat: 10am-10pm Cinco De Mayo 10009 Weddington Rd. Concord, NC 28027 704-979-8709 Mon-Sat: 11am-10pm Sun: 11am-9pm Cookie Dough Bliss 8415 Pit Stop Ct. NW Concord, NC 28027 704-979-9990 cookiedobliss.com Cracker Barrel 7809 Lyles Ln. NW Concord, NC 28027 704-979-0404 crackerbarrel.com Sun-Thu: 6am-10pm Fri-Sat: 6am-11pm

Carrabba’s Italian Grill 7900 Lyles Ln. Concord, NC 28027 704-979-3224 carrabbas.com Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm

Bear Paw Sweets & Eats 10175 Weddington Rd. Concord, NC 28027 704-549-8206 greatwolf.com/concord Open Daily 11am-10pm

EXIT 49 Aroma Indian Cuisine 8455 Pit Stop Ct., Ste. 150 Concord, NC 28027 704-979-8533 aromainconcord.com

Tue-Thu: 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30- 9:30pm / Fri: 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30-10:30pm / Sat: 11:30am-3pm, 5:30-10:30pm / Sun: 11:30am-3pm, 5:30-9:30pm Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar 8915 Christenbury Pkwy, Ste. 70 Concord, NC 28027 980-430-5101 baddaddysburgerbar.com Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar 10099 Weddington Rd., Ste. 138 Concord, NC 28027 704-456-7270 bawarchicharlotte.com Mon-Thu: 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm- 10pm / Fri-Sat: 11:30am-10:30pm / Sun: 11:30am-10pm 3 4 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm

The Bistro (Courtyard Marriott) 7201 Scott Padgett Pkwy Concord, NC 28027 704-453-2600 marriott.com/cltco Mon-Fri: 6am-10am, 5pm-10pm / Sat-Sun: 7am-10am, 5pm-10pm

Charanda Mexican Grill & Cantina 8629 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-979-3366 charandamexicanrestaurant.com

Sun-Thu: 11am-9:30pm Fri-Sat:11am-10:30pm

Bonefish Grill 8503 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-208-3618 bonefishgrill.com

Chicken Salad Chick 8915 Christenbury Pkwy, Ste. 40 Concord, NC 28027 704-275-9250 chickensaladchick.com/concord Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm

Mon-Wed: 12pm-8pm / Thu & Sun: 12pm-9pm / Fri-Sat: 12pm-10pm

Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm / Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm / Sun: 10am-9pm

Carolina Ale House 8695 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 980-225-7429 carolinaalehouse.com Open Daily 11am-2am

Dave & Buster’s 8361 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-979-1700 daveandbusters.com Sun-Thu: 10am-12am Fri-Sat: 10am-2am Denny’s 8031 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027

Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill 10023 Weddington Rd. Concord, NC 28027 704-979-3888 ironthundersaloonandgrill.com Sun-Thu: 11am-12am Fri-Sat: 11am-2am

44 Mills Kitchen + Tap

Jason’s Deli 8690 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 980-255-5950 jasonsdeli.com Open Daily 10am-10pm Jim‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q 7791 Gateway Ln. NW Concord, NC 28027 704-453-2791 jimnnicks.com LodgeWood Fired Grill (Great Wolf Lodge) 10175 Weddington Rd. Concord, NC 28027 704-549-8206 greatwolf.com/concord Open Daily 11am-10pm Sun-Thu: 11am-9pm Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm

704-979-7474 dennys.com Open 24 Hours

Famous Toastery 8680 Concord Mills Blvd, Ste. 10 Concord, NC 28027 704-900-8592

Nothing Bundt Cakes 8905 Christenbury Pkwy, Ste. 10 Concord, NC 28027 704-594-9777 nothingbundtcakes.com Mon-Thu: 9am-7pm Fri-Sat: 9am-8pm / Sun: 12pm-5pm

Panera Bread 8034 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-979-1990 panerabread.com Mon-Sat: 6am-10pm/ Sun: 7am-9pm

toastcafeonline.com Open Daily 7am-3pm

Foster’s Grille 8520 Pit Stop Rd., Ste. 10 Concord, NC 28027 704-979-3663

The Peppers 8524 Pit Stop Ct. NW Concord, NC 28027 980-219-8999 thepeppersusa.com

fostersgrille.com Sun-Thu: 11am-9pm

Olive Garden 8010 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-979-1130 olivegarden.com Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm

Hooters 7702 Gateway Ln. Concord, NC 28027

Sun: 11am-9pm / Mon, Wed-Thu: 11am-10pm / Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm

The Loose Moose Cottage (Great Wolf Lodge) 10175 Weddington Rd. Concord, NC 28027 704-549-8206 greatwolf.com/concord Open Daily 8am-11am, 5pm-10pm Mai Thai II 7712 Sossamon Ln., Ste. 140 Concord, NC 28027 704-979-5056

704-979-0130 hooters.com

The Percantile and Creamery 8635 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 980-299-6969 thepercantileandcreamery.com Mon-Thu: 6:45am-9pm Fri: 6:45am-10pm / Sat: 8am-10pm Sun: 8am-9pm

OMG Donuts & Bakery 10005 Weddington Rd. Concord, NC 28027 980-819-5804 omg-donutsbakery.business.site Tue-Sun: 6:30am-5:30pm

Mon-Thu: 11am-12a Fri-Sat: 11am-1am Sun: 12pm-11pm

Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill 7731 Gateway Ln. NW Concord, NC 28027 704-910-0280

On The Border 8001 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-743-4565 ontheborder.com Mon-Sat: 11am-11pm Sun: 11am-10pm Outback Steakhouse 8507 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027

Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe 8011 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027

hotshotsnet.com Mon-Thu: 4pm-2am Fri-Sat: 11am-2am Sun: 12pm-2am

Mon-Fri: 11am-9pm Sat-Sun: 12pm-9pm

704-979-0222 razzoos.com

Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm

McAlister’s Deli 8657 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-979-0600 mcalistersdeli.com Open Daily 10:30am-10pm

Ichiban Buffet Sushi and Hibachi 8623 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-688-0523 ichibanconcordnc.com Sun-Thu: 11am-9:30pm Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm

Red Lobster 8012 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-659-0566 redlobster.com Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm

704-208-3619 outback.com

Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm

v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om // 3 5

= L o c a l R e s t a u r a n t s

E A T

Captain Steve’s Family Seafood Restaurant 5645 NC Hwy 49 S Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-455-1222 captstevesseafood.com Tue-Thu: 11:30am-9pm / Fri: 11:30am-10pm / Sat: 3-10pm Sun: 11:30am-8pm Dough Re Mi Donuts 4045 Harris Square Dr. Harrisburg, NC 28075 980-258-0843 doughremidonuts.com Mon-Thu: 7am-8pm Fri: 6:30am-8pm / Sat: 8am-8:30pm Sun: 9am-4pm eastcoastwings.com Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri: 11am-11pm / Sat: 12pm-11pm Sun: 12pm-10pm Fushing Chinese Restaurant 4365 NC Hwy 49 Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-455-5399 Sun, Tue-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri: 11am-11pm/ Sat: 11am-10:30pm Harrisburg Family Restaurant 5429 NC Hwy 49 S Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-455-3525 harrisburgfamilyhouse.com Mon-Sat: 6am-9pm / Sun: 7am-3pm East CoastWings + Grill 7236 Caldwell Rd. Harrisburg, NC 28075 980-258-0752

Tijuana Flats 8680 Concord Mills Blvd, Ste. 40 Concord, NC 28027 704-626-5830

Lil’ Robert’s Place

tijuanaflats.com Sun-Thu: 11am-9pm Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm

Twin Peaks 8601 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 910-467-8370 twinpeaksrestaurant.com Sun-Wed: 11am-12am Thu-Sat: 11am-2am Viva Chicken 8694 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-910-0327 vivachicken.com Open Daily 11am-9pm

Rocky River Grille (Embassy Suites) 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr. Concord, NC 28027 704-454-1725 embassysuitesconcord.com Lounge: Mon-Sun: 11am-12am Restaurant: Mon-Sat: 11am-4pm, 5-10pm

Stonehouse Grille 6900 Bruton Smith Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-455-1200 rockyrivergolf.com/stone- house-grille Open Daily 7:30am-7pm Winter: Open Daily 8am-5pm Tacos 4 Life 2940 Derita Rd., Ste. 40 Concord, NC 28027 833-838-2267 tacos4life.com Mon-Thu: 11am-9pm Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Texas Roadhouse 7801 Gateway Ln. Concord, NC 28027 704-979-3090 texasroadhouse.com TGI Fridays 8041 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-979-3043 tgifridays.com Sun-Thu: 11am-11pm Fri-Sat: 11am-12am Mon-Thu: 4pm-10pm / Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm / Sun: 11am-10pm

Waffle House 9800 Weddington Rd. Concord, NC 28027 704-979-1462 wafflehouse.com Open 24 Hours

Yama Sushi & Grill 8455 Pit Stop Ct. NW, Ste. 105 Concord, NC 28027 704-979-0353 yamasushiandgrill.com Sun: 11:30am-2:30pm, 4:30pm- 9pm / Mon-Thu: 11:30am-2:30pm, 5-9:30pm / Fri: 11:30am-2:30pm, 5-10pm / Sat: 5-10pm

Ruby Tuesday 7780 Lyles Ln. NW Concord, NC 28027 704-979-1741 rubytuesday.com Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm Sonny’s BBQ 7820 Lyles Ln. Concord, NC 28025 704-979-0073 sonnysbbq.com Sun-Thu: 11am-9pm Fri-Sat: 11am-9:30pm Sticky Fingers 8021 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027 704-979-7427 stickyfingers.com

HARRISBURG AJ’s Restaurant 5041 NC Hwy 49 Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-455-6214 Mon-Fri: 11am-9pm Brooklyn’s Pizzeria 3481 US Hwy 601 S Concord, NC 28025 704-788-4743

Hawthorne’s NewYork Pizza and Bar 4351 Main St. Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-455-0489

hawthornespizza.com Sun & Tue-Thu: 11am-10pm Mon: 4-10pm / Sat-Fri: 11am-11pm Ichi Japanese Express 4553 NC Hwy 49 Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-455-4599 ichijapaneseexpressnc.com Mon-Sun: 11am-9:30pm

Mon-Thu: 11am-9pm / Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm / Sun: 12pm-8pm

Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm / Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm / Sun: 11am-9pm

3 6 // v i s i t c a b a r r u s . c om