Things to Do

From great shopping and dining to thrilling motorsports events, we’ve got it all. You can even learn about the deep-rooted history in our region through museums, landmarks, and self-guided tours. And when it’s time to cool your heels, consider unwinding at our tranquil retreats or wineries throughout the county.

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Places to Stay

In Cabarrus County you’ll find nearly 30 hotels and more than 2,700 rooms, including hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, campgrounds, RV parks, and rental homes. As one of the fastest-growing destinations, we feature accommodations at nearly every style and price point.

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Places to Eat

Visitors will have no problem finding places to eat in Cabarrus County. We have a diverse restaurant scene with more than 75 locally owned and operated spots to grab some grub in Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Midland and Mount Pleasant.

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motorsports

Cabarrus County has an unequaled concentration of motorsports attractions, making us a true destination for all race fans. Nicknamed Speed City USA, Concord is home to Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway, The Dirt Track and top NASCAR race shops including Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Fenway Racing and Chip Ganassi Racing.

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about cabarrus

Cabarrus County is located just 20 minutes north of Charlotte, North Carolina. Comprised of Kannapolis, Midland, Mount Pleasant, Concord and Harrisburg, N.C. We are home to Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway, The Dirt Track, and 90 percent of the race teams in the area, truly making us “Where Racing Lives.”

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Sea of Lights

Name: Sea of Lights
Start: 2022-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-01-08T23:59:59-05:00
Location: SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium

December 1 - January 8, All day

Cost: See Website

Experience Christmas underwater during Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Aquarium!

The interactive aquarium located inside Concord Mills lights up with thousands of Christmas lights. Plus, view more than 30 decorated Christmas trees throughout the aquarium, watch the nine species of sharks, and come face to flipper with Beasley, the rescued sea turtle, inside the aquarium’s all-new turtle rescue center.

Visit the website for more information and to purchase tickets.