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Check out the Cabarrus County BLOG for can't-miss events and attractions and to learn where the locals go!
Easily accessible from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Cabarrus County combines thrilling motorsports attractions, world-class shopping and leisure activities into one memorable vacation for the whole family.
The past, the present and the future of racing collide in the heart of Cabarrus County. Experience the life and embrace the memory of racing legend, Dale Earnhardt with the Dale Trail, a self-guided tour through his hometown of Kannapolis. Cabarrus County is truly “Where Racing Lives,” home to an unequaled concentration of motorsports attractions. Visit legendary Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR Sprint Cup events, like the Coca-Cola 600, and see top fuel dragsters race at the only NHRA-sanctioned four-lane track, zMAX Dragway. NASCAR’s top racing teams are headquartered here. You may even catch a glimpse of Tony Stewart’s #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet at Stewart-Haas Racing, or see Jimmie Johnson in person at Hendrick Motorsports. Adults can go from the grand stands to the driver’s seat at one of the area’s driving schools. Experience the thrill of NASCAR by driving the same 1.5-mile track as your favorite driver at more than 160 mph at Charlotte Motor Speedway. NASCAR’s youngest fans can get the driving experience at NASCAR Speedpark, a mini-amusement park at Concord Mills.
Some say racing is what we do best, but the millions of visitors who come here to shop would beg to differ. Opportunities for shopping abound in Cabarrus County, catering to every style, taste and price point. Bringing in more than 17 million visitors annually, Concord Mills Mall is the top visitor attraction in North Carolina. Mimicking the oval racetrack layout of nearby Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Mills is home to more than 200 stores, including many retailer outlets — anchor stores like Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and a 24-screen AMC Theater.
Browse the boutiques in Historic Downtown Concord for special items you can’t get back home. These eclectic shops offer a wide selection of apparel, specialty items and unique gifts alongside some of the area’s best local dining and cultural attractions. Visit Kannapolis to experience the former mill village’s transition to life science with the North Carolina Research Center, a public private venture created to foster collaboration and further knowledge in biotechnology, nutrition, agriculture and health.
At one of the county’s many lodging options from hotels and resorts to charming B&B’s, your home-away-from-home is minutes away from the area’s most exciting attractions. Great Wolf Lodge features North Carolina’s largest indoor water park, along with themed guest suites, Elements Spa and a variety of dining options. Embassy Suites Hotel Resort & Spa boasts an 11-story atrium and the Rocky River Golf Course, ranking in the top 100 golf courses in North Carolina. Cabarrus County makes an ideal center point for exploring the region, including North Carolina vineyards, historic sites like Reed Gold Mine, home of the nation’s first gold rush, and the art, culture and nightlife in nearby Charlotte.
One of the most vibrant destinations in the United States, Cabarrus County welcomes visitors with unmatched charm and Southern hospitality.
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