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 featuring 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 centre, 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 favourite historic sites, is open for guided tours of its original farmhouse. Spot farm animals, meet eagles at the Carolina Raptor Centre and enjoy lakeside picnics. Buzzard Rock Trail weaves through the plantation’s nature reserve to Mountain Island Lake. Delve further 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.

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

2.5 out of 5
3100 Queen City Drive, Charlotte, NC
The price is Rp972.182 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp972.182
Rp1.120.437 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,575 reviews)
"Has airport shuttle"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

3 out of 5
508 N. College St., Charlotte, NC
The price is Rp2.088.576 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
Rp2.088.576
Rp2.407.084 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,219 reviews)
"The bartender the evening of our stay went above and beyond for everyone there a was super pleasant and efficient at check out."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Omni Charlotte Hotel

Omni Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
132 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC
The price is Rp3.264.312 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp3.264.312
Rp3.762.118 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,186 reviews)
"Everything was great from start to finish."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Omni Charlotte Hotel
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stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

4 out of 5
9655 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Northlake Mall and ...
7.4/10 Good! (98 reviews)
"The property felt like a modern apartment..definitely exceeded my expectations. The staff who helped us check in were super helpful and thorough. My only complaint is that one of the pillows had a questionable stain, but other than that, everything was great. Overall, if you’re considering staying ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (586 reviews)
"Clean and great experience"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
Kasa NoDa Charlotte

Kasa NoDa Charlotte

4 out of 5
1700 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Spectrum Center and Bank ...
9/10 Wonderful! (85 reviews)
"All is good"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Kasa NoDa Charlotte
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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