2025-2026 Cabarrus County Destination Guide

Gem Theatre

Along with neon lights, the Gem Theatre’s affordable tickets and the lineup of performances coming to The Swanee Theatre make them both irresistible options. Music history is preserved at the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame , where the adjoining Curb Motorsports Museum ties horsepower and harmony together. On Main Street, Dale Earnhardt Tribute Plaza honors the legacy of the legendary racer in his hometown. Steps away, visitors arrive via Amtrak as antique enthusiasts load their latest finds from Marketplace on Main Vintage Mall . Always buzzing with activity, the West Avenue Social District invites you to stroll while sipping a craft beverage from spots like Old Armor Beer Company and Tipsy Hare Ciderworks . Curated window displays of local shops catch the eye as the scent of sweets and espresso fills the air. Atrium Health Ballpark serves unforgettable entertainment and classic fare, but the home of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers also boasts beer, bourbon and barbecue at stadium side restaurant Towel City Tavern . Kannapolis From glowing marquees above historic theaters to the roar of baseball fans, there are many reasons to be drawn to downtown Kannapolis.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Visit DiscoverKannapolis.com for information on events, public parking and shuttle schedules. For more information on the City of Kannapolis, visit KannapolisNC.gov .

3 Jems Boutique

More music and outdoor activities can be found at Village Park , and this is just a snapshot of the city’s allure. In downtown and beyond, there are endless sights, sounds and experiences to enjoy.

Come feel the magnetic energy of Kannapolis firsthand and there’s no doubt it will beckon you back.

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