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@kbaileyphotography Welcome to North Carolina Mooresville is the perfect place for a one-of-a-kind getaway! Just 20 miles north of Charlotte, our central Lake Norman location and mild climate provide adventures year-round. Enjoy lake cruises, paddleboarding, go-kart racing, engaging animal encounters, NASCAR, culinary delights, excellent hotels and an abundance of entertainment for all ages. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, an adrenaline junkie, a history buff or a selfie master, there is a fun adventure waiting for you to find your perfect self here in Mooresville! @katiedowens Mooresville Convention & Visitors Bureau | 1 Racing Shops & Museums ........................ 3 Groups & Weddings .................................. 9 Fun Family Attractions ............................... 11 Recreation ................................................. 13 Arts & Culture ............................................. 19 Mooresville on Social Media .................... 20 Hotels .......................................................... 21 Kegs, Casks & Barrels ................................ 25 Day Spas..................................................... 26 Dining Guide .............................................. 27 Coffee, Ice Cream & Treats ...................... 33 Shopping .................................................... 34 Area Map/Guide ...................................... 35 Annual Events ............................................ 36 @melllyy125 @lando_the_magnificent Have a great photo of Mooresville attractions, entertainment, food, or fun? Mention us @visitmooresville for a chance to have your photos featured (like the Instagram users in this guide!) on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU 129 Mecklynn Rd., Suite C | Mooresville, NC 28117 Toll Free: (877) 661-1234 | Office: (704) 799-2400 Mooresville Convention & Visitors Bureau | 2 @philly33 Mooresville Convention & Visitors Bureau | 3 Home to many NASCAR celebrities, race team shops, and auto racing manufacturers, Mooresville is a prime destination for any race fan! Spend the day touring race shops where you can watch crew members working on the cars, or indulge your history buff self in one of our motorsports museums. JR Motorsports 349 Cayuga Drive | 704-799-4800 | www.JRMotorsport.com Visit the 66,000 square foot facility owned by Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Shop JR Nation, a retail store with more than 500 items exclusive to Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his JR Motorsports brand. Tour the “Dale Jr. Fan Experience” room that chronicles the life and racing career of Earnhardt, Jr. Dale Earnhardt Inc. 1675 Hwy. #3 | 704-662-8000 | www.DaleEarnhardtInc.com Tour the showroom and displays outlining the career of Dale Earnhardt. Free admission. Dale Earnhardt Day is every April 29th. Kyle Busch Motorsports 351 Mazeppa Road | www.KyleBuschMotorsports.com Kyle Busch is the 2019 Monster Energy Cup Champion! This 77,000 square foot shop is home to his Gander Outdoors Truck Series race team, and is the first motorsports facility eligible for Leed certification for its use of green initiatives. Features a retail gift shop and displays of cars and trophies. Team Penske 200 Penske Way | 704-664-2300 | www.TeamPenske.com Team Penske’s state-of-the-art facility houses their NASCAR teams as well as the Indy Car and ALMS teams. Stroll through the almost 5,000 square foot gift shop, and watch the crews prepare for upcoming NASCAR races from the 330-foot fan walk. Kasey Kahne 265 Cayuga Drive | 704-662-8549 | www.KaseyKahneRacing.com Kasey Kahne Racing is a 26,000 square foot shop that is home to several World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series drivers. Visitors can watch the teams work through a viewing window and purchase items in the retail store. Mooresville Convention & Visitors Bureau | 4 Fast Cars and Freedom: The Ultimate NASCAR Adventure in Mooresville by Tyler Phillips for When it comes to NASCAR powerhouses, few cities can rival that of Mooresville, North Carolina. Located just 20 miles north of Charlotte, Race City USA is a place that has a serious need for speed. Home to numerous race teams, auto shops and pieces of motorsports history, Mooresville is the place to learn about past leagues like NASCAR or the inner workings of what it takes to get ready for a race. A lot of race teams are headquartered in town — so many that it might be hard to choose where to go. To get you started on your motorsports journey, we’ve got the master list of the not-to-miss racing destinations in Mooresville. JR Motorsports As Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s team, JR Motorsports is a must-see in the area. Be sure to swing into one of NASCAR’s most beloved driver’s shop to see race memorabilia and mechanics preparing cars for upcoming runs. Signed helmets, tires from races and trophies are all around. JR Motorsports even has an area dedicated to Earnhardt’s non-profit organization, The Dale Jr. Foundation, which raises money for underprivileged children in the area. Here, you can pick up cool gear all while donating to a good cause. On a plaque in the shop, Dale Jr. says the foundation is his greatest accomplishment. This is a man who has reached the pinnacle of racing by winning the NASCAR Xfinity series and the famous Daytona 500 two times a piece. It’s easy to see why he won NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award 15 years in a row. Penske Racing One of the most successful and respected names in all of racing helps Race City USA live up to its name. Penske Racing has an impressive facility and their drivers include superstars like Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano. When you’re visiting Penske Racing, go upstairs to the Fan Walk to stroll the length of the garage and get a bird’s eye view of the entire operation. We were able to see mechanics preparing two cars for the next week’s NASCAR race and saw others that were still only shells without paint jobs. If you only have time to visit one shop while in Mooresville, make Penske a priority. Mooresville Convention & Visitors Bureau | 5 Kyle Busch Motorsports NASCAR has a lot of big personalities, and race champion Kyle Busch is certainly as colorful as they come — both on and off the track. Busch’s shop, home to his Camping World Truck Series vehicles, features up-and-coming drivers whose resumes are already impressive. Trucks from past races are on display in the showroom, as well as the car Busch was driving when he won the 2015 NASCAR championship — rub marks and all. These are not recreations; they’re the real deal. Walk Through NASCAR History There’s more to Mooresville than current race teams. The city also has two stops dedicated to those who paved the way for drivers like Joey Logano, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Kyle Busch. NC Auto Racing Walk of Fame When you’re in downtown Mooresville, you can’t miss the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Plaque inlays on the sidewalk honor drivers, team owners, and motorsports innovators like Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, and Darrell Waltrip. The Walk of Fame makes for a great photo opp and way to celebrate the legends and kings of racing. It’s an easy walk and there are plenty of benches and shops in downtown Mooresville for you to stop and relax. NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame To truly appreciate how impressive modern NASCAR is, you really need to dive into the evolution of the sport. The North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame is a museum dedicated to preserving the history of all motorsports and to educating fans. The Hall of Fame has more than 40 different cars on display, with everything from drag racing vehicles to stock cars. There is also a mini theater where fans can watch a video exploring the history of NASCAR. It’s safe to say this spot has a little bit of it all. Mooresville Convention & Visitors Bureau | 6 North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 119 Knob Hill Road | 704-663-5331 | www.ncarhof.com The Official Visitor Center for Mooresville features more than 35 race cars dedicated to all types of auto racing. Relive racing’s greatest moments in the Goodyear Mini-Theater or simply stroll by the many showcases and displays. NC Auto Racing Walk of Fame 215 N. Main Street Walk among the legends at The North Carolina Auto Racing Walk of Fame! Sidewalk markers honor many of racing’s legends and greats, including Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Junior Johnson, and more. Located in front of the Charles Mack Citizen Center. Memory Lane Motorsports & Historical Automotive Museum 769 River Highway | 704-662-FORD www.MemoryLaneAutoMuseum.com This auto museum features the largest private collection of retired NASCAR and vintage race cars on display in existence. View many one of a kind items, including a large collection of antique toys, pedal cars, bicycles, gas pumps, movie cars, tractors and vintage motorcycles, plus the largest known collection of racing Go-Karts in the world. Performance Instruction & Training 156 Byers Creek Road | 866-563-3566 | www.5off5on.com PIT Instruction & Training offers individuals and groups the chance to get up close and personal with the fastest 13 seconds in sports! In addition to memorabilia and race cars, you will see today’s racing professionals in action and the over-the-wall stars of tomorrow practice their skills. Mooresville Convention & Visitors Bureau | 7 Crimson Simulation 131 CrossLake Park Dr, Unit B103 | 704-981-1842 www.crimsonsimulation.com Looking to improve your driving skill or just have a blast with friends? Crimson Simulation is home to some of the most advanced and realistic racing simulators available to the public, utilizing real-time motion technology, commercial direct drive steering systems, hydraulic pedals and ultra-fast screens. Previously only available to select motorsport teams for training, now everyone can enjoy the virtual track experience. Crimson Simulation is open by appointment and can accommodate groups, private parties, corporate events, team building and driver training. NASCAR Technical Institute 220 Byers Creek Road | 704-658-1950 www.uti.edu/programs/nascar.com NASCAR Tech is the country’s first technical training school to blend both a complete automotive and complete Motorsports technology program together and carry the NASCAR name.