Guidebook for Stanley
Entertainment & Activities
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Carowinds
300 Carowinds BlvdChildress Vineyards
1000 Childress Vineyards RdWonderful tour & winetasting!
So much outdoor activities for all ages! This is also the US Olympic Team's training course for white water rafting. They do have a nice restaurant & gift shop onsite. Parking is $5.00/car. There is no charge to walk around the facility, watch activities or ride bikes.
11 locals recommend
National white water center
US National Whitewater Center DriveSo much outdoor activities for all ages! This is also the US Olympic Team's training course for white water rafting. They do have a nice restaurant & gift shop onsite. Parking is $5.00/car. There is no charge to walk around the facility, watch activities or ride bikes.
You don't know what you are missing if you have never visited MC Adenville (aka Christmas Town USA).
19 locals recommend
McAdenville
You don't know what you are missing if you have never visited MC Adenville (aka Christmas Town USA).
Regal Birkdale & RPX
16950 Birkdale Commons PkwyCarolina Renaissance Festival
16445 Poplar Tent RoadThe giant turkey legs are a real treat!
SEA LIFE Aquarium Charlotte
8111 Concord Mills BoulevardYou don't want to miss this treat! It comes every November for 12 days. I have gone to the show for 20 years & it never gets old. Discount tickets can be purchased at Harris Teeter. There is a parking fee. Start your Christmas season off by heading out for a day of pleasure at the Southern Christmas Show.
Southern Christmas Show
800 E Independence BlvdYou don't want to miss this treat! It comes every November for 12 days. I have gone to the show for 20 years & it never gets old. Discount tickets can be purchased at Harris Teeter. There is a parking fee. Start your Christmas season off by heading out for a day of pleasure at the Southern Christmas Show.
Shopping
Concord Mills
8111 Concord Mills Boulevard#1 Tourist Attraction in NC
SouthPark
4400 Sharon RdOutdoor shopping in the darling Village of Birkdale, Huntersville NC.
97 locals recommend
Birkdale Village
8712 Lindholm DrOutdoor shopping in the darling Village of Birkdale, Huntersville NC.
Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall DrFood Scene
Hillbilly's Barbeque & Steaks
305 S Main StOne of the best BBQ around.
Best steaks around! Actual address is 219 S. Main St, Stanley, NC
16 locals recommend
The Woodshed Restaurant
2589 Cosby HwyBest steaks around! Actual address is 219 S. Main St, Stanley, NC
My Brothers Bagel
North Carolina 16 BusinessGreat bagels, sandwiches & salads!
This is a carry out only restaurant that is closed on Mondays. Absolutely the best catfish fillets in town. Huge portions. One plate can easily split between 2.
Long Creek Fish Fry
1031 Lower Dallas HwyThis is a carry out only restaurant that is closed on Mondays. Absolutely the best catfish fillets in town. Huge portions. One plate can easily split between 2.
The Family Pizzagalli
1219 Gastonia HwyAwesome pizza & sub rolls!
Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta
3738 NC-16Best wings & garlic knots around.
Kim's Kitchen Family Restaurant
106 Mariposa RdSightseeing
Lots of great restaurants & nightlife. Named the Queen City & is famous for its beautiful fountains displayed through the downtown.
Hilton Charlotte Uptown
222 E 3rd StLots of great restaurants & nightlife. Named the Queen City & is famous for its beautiful fountains displayed through the downtown.
Biltmore House
78 Starnes AveAmazing life story of the greatest evangelist in our lifetime, Reverend Billy Graham. Especially beautiful during the Christmas season with a live manger scene & carriage rides. There is a gift shop & restaurant on the premises. Totally free tour.
119 locals recommend
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont DrAmazing life story of the greatest evangelist in our lifetime, Reverend Billy Graham. Especially beautiful during the Christmas season with a live manger scene & carriage rides. There is a gift shop & restaurant on the premises. Totally free tour.
Parks & Nature
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S New Hope RdBeautiful gardens!
Mountain Island Lake
Latta Nature Center
6345 Sample RdLake Wylie
Lake Norman
Arts & Culture
Fun for kids & adults while learning some cool things. Also has an IMax Theater.
296 locals recommend
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon StFun for kids & adults while learning some cool things. Also has an IMax Theater.
The Schiele Museum of Natural History
1500 E Garrison BlvdNASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdMint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StGetting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1633 State Rd 16Charlotte Douglas International Airport
5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy