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Ride Wake & Surf Co

114 Bowfin Circle, Mooresville, NC

Rent a boat, hang at a sandbar, wakeboard, or hop on a jet ski — and if you're staying on the water, cruise straight from your Airbnb dock to ours.

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Long Island Paddle Sports

1859 Kale Road, Catawba, NC

Borrow our kayak or paddleboards, or rent more a block away. Paddle to a hidden waterfall (1.2 miles), or loop around the island from our dock and stop at the sandbar. Birds, turtles, and a lot of fun.

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Lake Norman State Park

Shortleaf Drive, Statesville, NC

Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and paddling.

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Painted Sky Ranch

Mooresville, NC

Horseback riding through beautiful scenery.

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Davesté Vineyards

155 Lytton Farm Road, Troutman, NC

Sip award-winning wine, explore a creek and trails, and catch live music most weekends. BYOF welcome.

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Linden Bakery

356 Morrison Plantation Pkwy, Mooresville, NC

Flaky pastries, great coffee, and breakfast sandwiches.

220 Cafe

220 South Center Street, Statesville, NC

Great food with small town charm.

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Haven Bakery and Coffee

Statesville, NC

Cozy spot for fresh-baked treats and great coffee.

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Rock Barn Country Club & Spa

3805 Club House Drive NE, Conover, NC

A stunning resort in the NC foothills with a public championship golf course, world-class spa, and dining. A perfect day trip for golfers and spa-goers alike.

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Birkdale Village

Huntersville, NC

Shops, restaurants, and a lively bar in the heart of it all — grab a drink and stroll, open container welcome throughout the district.

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Kindred

Davidson, NC

James Beard-nominated, one of the best restaurants in the area.

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Hello, Sailor

Lake Norman, NC

Fish camp-style from the same culinary duo, great waterfront vibes.

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Brewery Hopping

Lake Norman Area

Lake Norman Brewery, Lost Worlds, Ghostface, Hoptown, Eleven Lakes.

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Historic Downtown Davidson

Davidson, NC

Charming Main Street with local boutiques and bookshops.

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U.S. National Whitewater Center

Charlotte, NC

Great for kids and adventurers. Raft the world's largest manmade whitewater river, zip line, rock climb, kayak, paddleboard, or hit the mountain bike trails.

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Zootastic Park

Troutman, NC

Feed giraffes, pet kangaroos, bottle-feed baby animals, and meet exotic animals.