Located just about 20 miles North of Charlotte, Lake Norman offers picturesque scenery, recreational activities for the whole family, and easy access to waterfront dining, boutique shops, and vibrant community events in its surrounding towns. With so many things to do in Lake Norman, it’s easy to picture yourself or your family creating a home in this adored lakeside community.
One of the biggest draws to the area is the water – North Carolina’s largest man-made lake. With so many Lake Norman marinas open to the public, there are plenty of boat and jet ski rentals, gas stops, boat launches, and more to make boat travel easy – and with 520 miles of shoreline, the best way to see it all is by boat. Are you new to the area or don’t have your boating license?
Take advantage of Lake Norman boat tours or hop on one of the captained boat rentals. For our more seasoned water sport enthusiasts, Lake Norman offers a variety of options, including stand-up paddle boarding, wake surfing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and more.
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Lake Norman State Park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts – with fishing, campgrounds, biking, hiking, and even more activities all in one place.
Covering about 17 miles of its northern shoreline, Lake Norman State Park includes Park Lake, which is separated from the larger lake by a dam. This separation means the park can offer quiet fishing and swimming to its visitors.
Campgrounds at Lake Norman State Park include cabins, tent sites, trailer and RV sites, showers, firewood, and many of the other things you’d need for a successful camping trip. Fish from the shore in Park Lake, or rent a boat and increase your chances of catching one of the many different types of bass swimming in Lake Norman.
The Itusi Trail at Lake Norman State Park is one of the most popular biking trail systems in the region with nearly 31 miles for bike riders to enjoy. Whatever your outdoorsy activity of choice may be, rest assured you can probably find it at Lake Norman State Park!
(Source: Visit Lake Norman)
There are many options when it comes to restaurants on Lake Norman, but we’d recommend one with a lakefront view. Take your pick between the trendy and nautical-themed Hello, Sailor, North Harbor Club with its fine cuisine and watercrafts mounted from the ceilings, or Port City Club’s large covered and heated deck with pasta and bread made fresh daily. Visit any of these restaurants by car or by boat and watch the sunset over Lake Norman.
If you’re in the mood to shop, Lake Norman has plenty of shops and boutiques to go around. One of our favorites is Birkdale Village – with stores like Apple, Anthropologie, Barnes & Noble, Paint Nail Bar, Pure Barre, Regal Cinemas, Sephora, and Warby Parker, you have all your shopping needs and more covered.
If you aren’t exhausted just thinking of all there is to do in the area, there are even more Lake Norman attractions to explore. Grab some good food while you enjoy a show at Boatyard Lake Norman, get a massage at Lake Norman Salt Spa, experience a European craft cocktail at Thigs Cocktail Bar, or attend one of the area’s many annual festivals. The fun never ends in Lake Norman!
With so much to do and see in Lake Norman, it’s no question that it’d be a great place to call home. Whether you’re looking at Laurelbrook in the Sherrills Ford area, or you’d rather make yourself at home in Statesville at Dogwood Grove, Eastwood Homes has options for you.
If you are ready to start your search for a home in Lake Norman, contact our team.
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