Huntersville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Birkdale Village showing modern architecture
Birkdale Village which includes modern architecture
Huntersville
Birkdale Village showing street scenes
Carolina Raptor Center showing zoo animals and bird life

Visit this easygoing suburban town in North Carolina for its historic homesteads, lively shopping districts, recreational parks and water sports on Lake Norman. 

Huntersville is a residential town between the city of Charlotte and large Lake Norman. Plan a visit for its Civil War monuments, retail villages and superb range of outdoor activities. Once a peaceful cotton farming community and mill town, Huntersville has grown into a popular commuter town for Charlotte workers. Its historically significant events include the 1781 Battle of Cowan’s Ford, which was the last American Revolution battle fought in Mecklenburg County.

Get your bearings in the town center, which is focused on the intersection of Huntersville Road and Main Street. Find banks, cafés, churches, restaurants and well-kept parks such as Holbrook Park and Main and Maxwell Park. Take the children to Discovery Place Kids, a hands-on museum with educational exhibits and live shows. Drive a short distance to Joe Gibbs Racing, where you can browse examples of NASCAR racing cars from a viewing gallery.

Join locals at 213-acre (86-hectare) Bradford Park on a sunny day. It features baseball diamonds, a children’s playground, disc golf course, soccer fields and picnic shelters. Head to Birkdale Village for a day of shopping, dining and entertainment.

Latta Plantation, one of the town’s favorite historic sites, is open for guided tours of its original farmhouse. Spot farm animals, meet eagles at the Carolina Raptor Center and enjoy lakeside picnics. Buzzard Rock Trail weaves through the plantation’s nature reserve to Mountain Island Lake. Delve farther into Mecklenburg County’s past at the colonial-era Historic Rural Hill.

During warm summers, man-made Lake Norman is alive with activity both in and out of the water. Go canoeing, fishing, paddleboarding, sailing, waterskiing and wakeboarding. Play golf, hike along shoreline trails and visit farmers markets. Cornelius and Davidson are two of the busier towns near the lake.

Fly into Charlotte Douglas International Airport from several major U.S. cities. A regular bus service runs from downtown Charlotte to Huntersville. Visit on weekends in October and November for the Carolina Renaissance Festival, a celebration of Elizabethan-era traditions.

Comfort Suites near Birkdale Village- Huntersville

Comfort Suites near Birkdale Village- Huntersville

2.5 out of 5
16905 Caldwell Creek Drive, Huntersville, NC
The price is AU$159 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$159
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake Norman Huntersville, NC

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake Norman Huntersville, NC

3 out of 5
16617 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC
The price is AU$195 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$195
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Huntersville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"It was a great stay for us"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

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Quality Inn & Suites Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Airport

2.5 out of 5
3100 Queen City Drive, Charlotte, NC
The price is AU$109 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$109
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,378 reviews)
"This is a simple, no frills kind of place, but it's still very comfortable. Bed was comfy. Room was clean and spacious enough. It was quieter than I thought it would be, even though we were on the first floor. Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Airport
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Shoreway Cove by AvantStay | Waterfront, Pool, Dock

Shoreway Cove by AvantStay | Waterfront, Pool, Dock

Huntersville
Stay at this vacation home in Huntersville. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Norman and Birkdale Golf Club are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Family lake getaway
"Landscape needs lots of work. House setup worked well for our group."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Shoreway Cove by AvantStay | Waterfront, Pool, Dock
Long Cove Resort & Marina

Long Cove Resort & Marina

3 out of 5
14629 Rainbarrel Rd, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Carowinds Theme Park and Charlotte Premium ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (190 reviews)
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Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Long Cove Resort & Marina
stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

4 out of 5
9655 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC
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7.4/10 Good! (76 reviews)
"Everything the whole staff was amazing..,looking forward to stay there again"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
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