City: Huntersville, NC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 6000 Sample Rd.
2. Energyexplorium
City: Huntersville, NC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (704) 875-5600
Address: 13339 Hagers Ferry Rd.
Description: Operated by Duke Energy and located at the McGuire Nuclear Station on Lake Norman, this energy information center offers hands-on exhibits of model nuclear and coal-fired power plants and a film entitled Lake Norman—the Great Inland Sea. You can walk through the wildflower garden, travel the 1-mile nature trail, and enjoy a picnic lunch. EnergyExplorium is accessible via boat and car and is open six days a week year round, except for New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. Hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Mon through Fri, and noon until 5 p.m. Sat. Inquire about tours for McGuire’s Control Room Simulator. Free.
City: Huntersville, NC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 4431 Neck Rd.
4. Hugh Torance House And Store
City: Huntersville, NC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (704) 875-3271
Address: 8231 Gilead Rd.
Description: The oldest standing store in the state, this restored 18th-century Federal house and log store is open the second Sun of the month June through Sept. Tours are offered from 2 to 5 p.m. Group tours by appointment. Cost is $3 for adults, and $2 for children (age 6–13).
5. Latta Plantation
City: Huntersville, NC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (704) 875-2312
Address: 5225 Sample Rd.
Description: This early-1800s river plantation was owned by James Latta, a prosperous traveling merchant who bought wares in Charleston and Philadelphia and peddled them to his Carolina Piedmont neighbors. Costumed guides give tours of the two-story house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, and demonstrate weaving, spinning, sewing, woodworking, and open-hearth cooking. The plantation comes complete with farm animals and a unique equestrian center.Open 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tues through Sat and 1 until 5 p.m. Sun. Call for guided tour times. Admission is $6 adults, $5 seniors and students ages 6 and older, children under 6 free. For details on Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, check our chapter on Parks and Recreation.
City: Huntersville, NC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 5225 Sample Rd.
7. Outdoor Family Fun Pool
City: Huntersville, NC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (704) 766-2222
Address: 11725 Verhoeff Dr.
Description: One of the most popular places in town to cool off is this $8.5-million facility at Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics. Standard swimming pools seem boring after kids dive into the Fun Pool’s interactive water activities—spraying water spouts, a playground in the middle of the shallow pool, waterfalls, tubes, slides, and, best of all, water cannons that douse those who dare to step too close. Indoor swimming lessons also available for kids. Hours and days vary based on the season.
City: Huntersville, NC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 6000 Sample Rd.
9. Energyexplorium
City: Huntersville, NC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (704) 875-5600
Address: 13339 Hagers Ferry Rd.
Description: EnergyExplorium, operated by Duke Energy at the McGuire Nuclear Station on Lake Norman, makes learning fun. It offers hands-on exhibits of model nuclear and coal-fired power plants and a film entitled Lake Norman—the Great Inland Sea. Kids love the 1-mile nature trail and lakeside picnic lunches. EnergyExplorium is accessible via boat and car and is open six days a week year round, except for New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. Hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Mon through Fri, and noon until 5 p.m. Sat. Admission is free.