The Most Complete Guide to Lake Norman Since 2003! Fall/Winter 2015-2016
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The Most Complete Guide To Lake Norman Since 2003! Fall/Winter 2015-2016 Local Maps • Dining Guide • Hotel Listings • Attractions WHAT’S INSIDE Favorite Lake Norman Restaurants Fun and Educational Attractions Maps and NASCAR Shops Open 7 Nights a Week THE BEST OYSTER BAR, STEAKS, SEAFOOD, & PRIME RIB, IN THE SOUTH! A True Lake Norman tradition, and the perfect dining experience for visitors. Warm friendly atmosphere, excellent service, & family operated. On Hwy 150, 3 Miles West of 704-663-4242 I-77 Exit 36 S INCE Family Owned 1986 704 663-5807 & Operated LANCASTERS BBQ.COM 515 Rinehardt Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115 New American Cuisine w i th a S outh e rn Fl a i r 704 799 1110 • • located just east of 77 at exit 33 Lake Norman Official Visitors Guide Fall/Winter 2015-2016 1 Vol 14 No. 2 4 13 Stutts ontents Bethel Church Road C Unity Church Road Lake Norman Commuity Sailing Beatties Ford Rd. to Rapter Center/Latta Plantation Departments 16 One of Lake Norman’s Most Popular Attractions 4 Attractions 11 Lake Norman Maps Home of NASCAR 14 8 14 Accommodations & Super Bowl Champions 16 Dining 20 Real Estate/Relocation 21 Events Calendar 21 The Most Complete Guide To Lake Norman Since 2003! Fall/Winter 2015-2016 Publisher Douglas Foland Observation Window Managing Editor Enjoy a bird’s eye view of JGR teams preparing Terry Foland the cars for top NASCAR drivers Denny Hamlin, Local Maps • Dining Guide • Hotel Listings • Attractions Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth. Writer / Graphic Design Douglas Foland Photography Douglas Foland, Terry Foland, Drew Foland Large Retail Store NASCAR fans can shop for exclusive souvenirs and collectables, apparel, hats and diecast cars for some of NASCAR’s top drivers. Trophy Cases & Lobby NASCAR memorabilia, racing trophies and WHAT’S INSIDE: Coach Joe Gibbs NFL memorabilia are on Favorite Lake Norman Restaurants Fun and Educational Attractions display in the lobby and observation area. Fans Maps and NASCAR Shops can also get a close-up view of JGR’s race cars in POGraphics Box 3062 • Publishing • Mooresville, • Photography NC • Web 28117 the lobby. 704.230.8706 • [email protected] (704) 230-8706 • [email protected] About the Cover Contents ©2015 Silver Creek Publications. All rights reserved. No part Though Lake Norman winters are generally mild, an occa- of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted by any means, sional snowfall can turn the lake into a winter wonderland or form, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, record- When that happens, sledding replaces wake boarding as ing or by any information storage and retrieval system without the express written consent of Silver Creek Publications. Silver Creek Open M-F from 8-5 Lake Norman’s favorite sport. Publications reserves the right to refuse advertisements for any rea- son. Acceptance of advertising does not mean or imply the product or service is recommended or endorsed by Silver Creek Publications. 13415 Reese Blvd. West Exit 23 I-77 (704) 944-5000 | www.joegibbsracing.com track every weekend. Come out and tour a working Cornelius race shop, see the interactive displays and exhibits, and if you’re lucky, watch our pit crews as they run Blythe Landing 26 acre lake front park that practice. It’s truly a unique experience for longtime includes boat launches and piers and the Dockside race fans as well as those new to the world of NAS- Cafe. There’s also a picnic area, sand volleyball CAR racing. Open Mon thru Fri 9AM to 5PM. 20310 courts and a new playground. 15901 Hwy 73 Chartwell Center Dr. at Exit 28 off I-77. OUR INTERACTIVE ZOO (704) 896-9808 (704) 897-5555 www.MWRTeamStore.com www.michaelwaltripracing.com CREATES A FUN Jetton Park on Lake Norman 106-acre EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR Mecklenburg County lake-side park. Amenities in- Ramsey Creek Park This 46-acre, waterfront, clude walking trails and picnic areas, lighted tennis Mecklenburg County park has boat launches and EVERYONE! courts, a gazebo, playgrounds and a sunning beach. docks, a fishing pier, nature trail, picnic shelters, sun- There’s a bicycle rental shop and a concession stand. ning beaches and a playground. 8441 Nantz Rd. off A LKN Waterfront Hall can be reserved for special events. exit 28. (704) 896-9808 Must See! 19000 Jetton Rd. off exit 28. (704) 896-9808 Lake Norman Miniature Golf 18-hole Davidson course at Exit 28 18639 Statesville Rd. (704) 892-9800 www.lknminigolf.com Historic Downtown Davidson is the per- fect place to spend the afternoon on a stroll past turn- Michael Waltrip Racing A truly revolutionary of-the-century buildings and picturesque Victorian stock car racing experience! MWR gives fans access style homes on tree lined streets. Main Street is lined to the previously off limits workings of a real NASCAR with unique shops to browse and an old-fashioned (888) 966-0069 Cup race shop. Witness right before your eyes as the soda shop where you can get a great hamburger. 385 Ostwalt Amity Rd., Troutman 28166 Waltrip race teams build the race cars you see on the There’s also a local cafe that offers a few sidewalk Zootasticpark.com Show this ad for Free Cup Of Feed Downtown Davidson Huntersville Carolina Raptor Center Where birds soar. And spirits do too. Have a conversation with a mag- pie; go behind the scenes where our rehabilitation and education birds live, or just try to spot the 23 spe- cies of raptors living along The Raptor Trail. Open M- Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 12pm-5pm. Closed Mon and Tues Nov 1 – Mar 31. Located within Latta Plantation tables. On many summer Sundays live music flows Nature Preserve, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, from the Town Green that plays host to local events www.carolinaraptorcenter.org (704) 875-6521 and concerts throughout the spring and summer. The downtown is also the home of the beautiful grounds and Discovery Place Kids From art to animals Step back in time to a circa 1800 cotton plantation and living history farm. You can tour the plantation home, structures of Davidson College. For more information visit: and from Earth to the stars, your child’s mind and www.downtowndavidson.org or call (704) 940-9622 muscles will grow as we have fun experimenting outbuildings and grounds, visit rare breeds of historic livestock, see our honey bee exhibit, and more!. with new ideas, learning new skills and making new Visit our website for special weekend events: www.lattaplantation.org • (704) 875-2312 Belk Visual Arts Center A 43,000-square- friends! Discovery Place KIDS-Huntersville provides extraordinary and rich play experiences that value Located South of Lake Norman off of Beatties Ford Rd. foot, state-of-the-art facility, the “VAC” is home to 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 both Art History and Studio Art. The Van Every and imagination, fun and learning. The Museum offers Smith Galleries feature artwork from students, fac- an adventure in play for children age birth through ulty, regional, national, and international artists which 7 and their parents or caregivers. Join us for daily Bringing History to Life! changes every six weeks. The galleries also feature a puppet shows and story time. Discovery Place KIDS- vast permanent collection of artwork and the outdoor Huntersville is located at 105 Gilead Road. sculpture garden. 315 North Main St. (704) 894-2516 Visit www.discoveryplaceKids.org (704) 372-6261 Duffy Electric Boats of Lake Norman Duke Energy’s EnergyExplorium The Rent an electric boat to tour the lake. 200 N. Harbor EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station is a cre- Pl. (704) 826-5401 www.duffylkn.com ative, hands-on energy education center where you can learn about electricity and nuclear energy. The 4 Lake Norman Official Visitors Guide Fall/Winter 2015-2016 Lake Norman Official Visitors Guide Fall/Winter 2015-2016 5 EnergyExplorium has exciting interactive exhibits that Fishing With Gus Fishing with Capt. Gus is fun are educational and fun, including a touch screen ex- and entertaining. His twenty–three foot center con- hibit on energy efficiency. For information call (980) sole fishing boat carries up to six anglers on guided 875-5600 www.duke-energy.com/energyexplorium fishing trips. Catch bass, crappie, hybrid striped bass and catfish year round, while sunfish and white perch Historic Latta Plantation Tour the uniquely are popular with family groups during the summer designed and fully furnished Catawba River Planta- months. Everyone enjoys the fishing action, narra- Cold Blooded Encounters tion built in 1800 for James and Jane Latta, along with tives and the fish stories told by Capt. Gus. Reptile Zoo And Science Center the circa 1850’s smoke house and the nine other re- (704) 617 6812 www.FishingwithGus.com located or reconstructed plantation outbuildings. The site is alive throughout the year with farm crops, gar- Nearly 100 Species of Reptiles, dens, heritage breed livestock, costumed interpret- ers, and special events. Open year round Tuesday- Amphibians, Small Mammals Saturday 10-5, Sunday 1-5. SHOW THIS GUIDE Insects, and Birds AND RECEIVE $1.00 OFF EACH PAID ADMISSION. 5225 Sample Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078 www.lattaplantation.org (704) 875-2312 All on display or ready to visit your party, event, school, Joe Gibbs Racing One of the premier race library, scout troupe and more. Want to hold an exotic shops in NASCAR, JGR is home to drivers Denny lizard? Or pet a furry animal? Then give us a call! Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards and Matt Kens- eth. Watch race preparations from a large observa- tion window and enjoy driver and Coach Joe Gibbs JR Motorsports/Jr.