Things To Do
North Harbor Club
Beautiful view of the marina and Lake Norman. Excellent lakeside brunch, lunch or dinner.
131 MAIN Restaurant
One of our favorite restaurants. Great for lunch or dinner. Fresh never frozen food. Delicious grilled burgers, ribs and steaks. Wonderful salads.
Table 31
Lunch or dinner. Food is consistently excellent. One of our favorite spots for special occasions. We recommend the Korean Cauliflower for appetizer. French Dip Sandwich and Parmesan Crusted Chicken for entrees. There’s also a wine shop/tasting bar next door.
The Fresh Egg
Great breakfast spot.
Jeffrey's Restaurant
Casual American food with a southern charm for lunch or dinner.
Novanta 90 Pizzeria Napoletana
Wine and tasty wood oven pizzas.
The Barcelona Burger And Beer Garden
Casual burger spot. Order at the counter and choose a seat at one of their indoor or outdoor picnic tables. Excellent burgers and truffle fries.
Hello, Sailor
Trendy lake view restaurant with a mid century modern vibe. Great cocktails. Double patty skillet burger (option for impossible burger) and beef fat fries are our favorite.
Sun Up Cafe
Great breakfast or brunch spot convenient location form the Hilton hotel. All the delicious breakfast basics, even Cap’n Crunch French Toast if you’re feeling adventurous. Paninis, sandwiches and salads are excellent too.
King Canary Brewing
Cute local brewery with great beers. Casual vibe with mostly outdoor seating. Check their site as events and food trucks vary each weekend.
Tiger World
Tiger World is a nonprofit wildlife preserve just minutes away, home to rescued tigers, lions, wolves, and other exotic animals. It’s a fun and educational stop for all ages, with walking tours, feeding experiences, and even mini-golf!
Patterson Farm
Just a short drive away, Patterson Farm offers fall fun with a corn maze, pumpkins, ice cream, apple cider donuts, and a farmer’s market store—perfect for a cozy afternoon!
Lazy 5 Ranch
Drive through animal ranch home to over 750 animals from 6 different continents. Drive through and feed the animals with your own car or a wagon ride (Warning! The goats may scratch the sides of your car if you try to feed them. Drive through at your own risk). Open 7 days a week. BRING CASH they don’t take credit or debit cards. It’s always a great time!