Huntersville, NC

Travel Guide
Birkdale Village showing modern architecture
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.

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 $110 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$110
includes taxes & fees
$95 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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)
Excellent customer service
"The room was very clean. Breakfast was delicious. My grandmother hurt her ankle and couldnt walk. The hotel lent us a wheelchair so she could easily attend the wedding we were in town for. Incredible customer service."

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake Norman Huntersville, NC
Best Western Plus Huntersville Inn & Suites Near Lake Norman
Best Western Plus Huntersville Inn & Suites Near Lake Norman
2.5 out of 5
13830 Statesville Rd, I-77 At Lake Norman, Exit #23, Huntersville, NC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Huntersville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Nice staff but the cleaning service is questionable"

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2024

Best Western Plus Huntersville Inn & Suites Near Lake Norman
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 $100 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$100
includes taxes & fees
$87 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Huntersville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (857 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay there for what it was. Visiting friends and needed a place to come back to. The room was spacious and clean. Housekeeping was avail upon request. Breakfast was simple and could have used a little variety but, for what it was, filling and simple. Overall a good stay. My only ..."

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024

Comfort Suites near Birkdale Village- Huntersville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Wedding Weekend
"Property was as advertised and clean. Neighborhood is quiet. We would stay here again."

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

Shoreway Cove by AvantStay | Waterfront, Pool, Dock
Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
4 out of 5
2109 Morton St, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (417 reviews)
"The only thing the apt needs is a good paint job. Too many dirty walls and straches. But apt was clean and had everything we needed."

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
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 Oakton are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (96 reviews)
"Loved the room view of the lake porch to set on will gladly stay there again"

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

Long Cove Resort & Marina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Huntersville

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I don’t it was a very boring place. I visited one mall and it was not very impressed.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Just a stop on the way from Michigan to Florida. Had a good dinner, showered and went to bed. Nice close McDonald’s for morning coffee before hitting the road.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Huntersville. I was born and raised there.

4/5 - Good

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There’s a lot of convenience in variety of shopping, dining, etc. but the drivers are very aggressive, even maneuvering illegally just getting out of the hotel entrance.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

no issues to report. I was there for a one day business trip; and it served it's purpose.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Too much traffic

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