Davidson area-what to do during vacation this week (Charlotte, Concord: live, military)

[howds]

Hi, Visiting Davidson this week and looking for some suggestions regarding what to do; other than the lake of course. Looks like most of the summer activities are dwindling down. I plan on going to the Nascar Museum; any other suggestions?? Will have my wife and an 18 year old son with me. Thanks!!!

[Suncc49]

Originally Posted by howds

Hi, Visiting Davidson this week and looking for some suggestions regarding what to do; other than the lake of course. Looks like most of the summer activities are dwindling down. I plan on going to the Nascar Museum; any other suggestions?? Will have my wife and an 18 year old son with me. Thanks!!!

Whitewater Center, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens for the wife.....

You would be better off touring some local shops if you like NASCAR...

[brokensky]

DO you have a car? Take a day trip to the mountains (Boone and Blowing Rock).

If you like to mine for gems, head to Hiddenite - you may find an emerald!

Hiddenite Gems, Inc.

[southbound_295]

Depending on what your son's interests are, he might find this interesting. Kings Mountain National Military Park (U.S. National Park Service)

[brokensky]

Originally Posted by howds

Hi, Visiting Davidson this week and looking for some suggestions regarding what to do; other than the lake of course. Looks like most of the summer activities are dwindling down. I plan on going to the Nascar Museum; any other suggestions?? Will have my wife and an 18 year old son with me. Thanks!!!

BTW- my family has had a blast at the NASCAR HoF. We had 3 generations go one day and everyone really had a good time.

[brokensky]

you mentioned the lake - are you towing a boat? cause Lake Hickory can be a nice place for boating and you could head that way and then take in a Crawdads game:

Team Schedule | Hickory Crawdads Schedule

[Sepulgeek]

Matthews Alive is this weekend.

Matthews Alive Festival Labor Day Weekend Celebration

[Whatsthenews]

Tour the NASCAR raceshops in Mooresville
Race Shop Tours
There's also a museum in Mooresville
Memory Lane Museum


Charlotte Motor speedway is conveniently close to Concord Mills shopping mall!

Food Lion auto fair starts today thru Sunday
Also drag racing this weekend
Schedule | Speedway | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Vineyard tour at Daveste vineyard in Troutman
Daveste' Vineyards

Mini golf at Lake Norman Mini Golf
Lake Norman Miniature Golf

Indoor Karting
The Pit Indoor Kart Racing (Mooresville, NC). Hi Speed Go Karts, Arcade, Billiards, Laser Tag, Executive Conference Room, and more.

If you like to hike visit Lake Norman State Park
N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation: - Welcome to Lake Norman State Park

or Latta Plantation
Latta Plantation
and the Carolina Raptor center
Carolina Raptor Center - Huntersville, NC

If you like animals the Lazy 5 ranch is fun and worth a visit
North Carolina Animal Park | Lazy 5 Ranch

Queens landing for a dinner cruise of Lake Norman
Queen's Landing - Lake Norman, NC

Stroll around Birkdale village stores and enjoy a meal
Birkdale Village :: 8712 Lindholm Drive, Suite #206, NC, 28078 :: 704-895-8744

[howds]

I appreciate your input-we'll definitely check some of these out. Thanks