2026-2027 Cabarrus County Destination Guide

Arriving via Amtrak puts travelers right in the heart of revitalized downtown where an array of small businesses including locally owned shops and restaurants line West Avenue. For delicious eats in a neat setting, try The Bank Food Hall located in the former Cabarrus Bank building. Downtown also features a social district and plenty of inviting outdoor spaces to enjoy drinks like craft beer, cider and wine on the go. Entertainment options include slot car racing, two his toric theaters—the single-screen Gem Theatre for movies and The Swanee Theatre for live performances—as well as Kingpin Under ground for arcade games, duckpin bowling and karaoke. Seasonal entertainment such as outdoor concerts in the summer and winter holiday festivities take place at Village Park , and the city offers even more parks, trails and greenways nearby. As the hometown of Dale Earnhardt and once the largest producer of sheets and towels in the world, Kannapolis has many offerings that con tinue to share the story of the area’s textile and racing heritage. Baseball enthusiasts can cheer on the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at Atrium Health Ballpark and dine at stadium-side restaurant Towel City Tav ern . Race fans can visit the Dale Earnhardt Tribute Plaza honoring the legendary driver and local hero, then see storied cars on display in side the Curb Museum . Here, music and motorsports intersect with the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame under the same roof. With an appreciation for the past, this city embraces the present and looks to the future resulting in an unparalleled visitor experience. You’re invited to come see what makes Kannapolis one of the most unique plac es in Cabarrus County and beyond.

Gaelic Alley

Atrium Health Ballpark

North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Learn more about the City of Kannapolis at KannapolisNC.gov . The city’s website includes information on public parking and shuttles available when visiting downtown. For details on Atrium Health Ballpark and the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, visit KCBallers.com .

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