Tho's - Family Favorite; The phrase: "Jack of All Trades is a Master of None" could not apply less, Hibachi / Pizza / Subs all in one & they are all incredible! Scallywags Bar & Grill - Casual eats on the water; The perfect Friday Night Bite or Saturday Afternoon Hangout to cheer on the Gamecocks (& Deacons)! Cheers Lakeside Bar & Grill - Located within Badin Shores. Note: in order to enter the Badin Shores area where the restaurant is located, everyone in the car will need to present an ID, we learned this the hard way! Badin Lake Family Restaurant - Good things come in small spaces & this classic American Diner is no exception. Note: Closed Sundays Badin Coffee - Sip Coffee, grab a pastry, & kick off some antique shopping! Courthouse Tavern - Lunch or Dinner in Albermarle The Rosebrier - Lunch Only; Featured in Our State Magazine Uwharrie Brewing - For those staying Albemarle - great place to watch College Football or catch-up with friends!
Dollar General - 2538 Blaine Rd For those staying near the venue/on-site, the Dollar General is great for necessities. Sunscreen, select beer, wine, sodas, & toiletries available. Annette's Produce Stand - 2697 Hwy 49, Denton, NC, 27239; Family Favorite stop; Grab fresh fruits, veggies, and fresh seafood to cook lunch or dinner; If available, they have a Sourdough that's worth the carbs! Badin Lake General Store - 2496 Blain Rd More hardware focused than the Dollar Gen but will have some food options / necessities 76 Gas Station / Fast Stop - 112 S Main St, New London, NC 28127; Family Favorite; This Convenience Store has the best Bakery goods, fresh meat & produce, and snacks you haven't seen since childhood (or didn't even know existed). A true one-stop shop!
For those who want to get out of the sun & find some treasure, the towns around the lake have some of the best antiquing in North Carolina! Here are just a few of the many options: Market Street Antiques - 113 Railroad St. Albermarle NC; Family Favorite; Call ahead to make sure he's open & promise you won't share this place with anyone else, the best store ever & a secret gem. You can get lost in here for hours - just don't miss the wedding (please). Accepts card but cash preferred! Coy & Jean's Antiques - 46 Falls Rd. Badin, NC; Close by to Tho's (a sandwich and shopping - what could be better)?
The main attraction! Badin Lake Boats - Boat Rentals Uwharrie Hoof & Paddle - Kayak, Canoe, & Paddle Board rentals Badin Public Access & Swimming - for those who want to swim and aren't staying Lakeside
Badin Lake is framed with views of Uwharrie National Forest. Almost 51,000 acres of land filled with Hiking, Fishing, & Swimming - oh my! Discover fishing lookouts (like King's Mountain Point), recreation areas, and hiking trails at www.discoveruwharrie.com