Lake Norman Locals Only Travel Tips
Best local grocery store
The new Publix shopping center has several restaurants, nail salons, hair salons, etc. Publix carries almost every local beer/wine imaginable as well as fun LKN souvenirs! If you've never been to a Publix before, don't leave town without trying a Publix Sub!
13 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at The Village Shoppes
7883 Village Center NThe new Publix shopping center has several restaurants, nail salons, hair salons, etc. Publix carries almost every local beer/wine imaginable as well as fun LKN souvenirs! If you've never been to a Publix before, don't leave town without trying a Publix Sub!
Denver Farmers Market
3618 North Carolina 16Saturdays from 8-11. Be sure to check out the pottery & Ladybug Farms!
Walmart Supercenter
3850 E Independence BlvdHas everything you need 12 minutes away!
Harris Teeter
149 Waterside Crossing BlvdFood scene
Closest restaurant accessible by both boat and car! It is in the downstairs of an old lakefront motel. Great food, drinks and dockside service! Dock your boat at one of their many slips, order your food and have your order brought to your boat!
13 locals recommend
Landing Restaurant
4491 Slanting Bridge RdClosest restaurant accessible by both boat and car! It is in the downstairs of an old lakefront motel. Great food, drinks and dockside service! Dock your boat at one of their many slips, order your food and have your order brought to your boat!
Great lakefront restaurant known for it's calzones & pizzas! Never had a bad meal here! Live music frequently and daily drink specials! Order from your boat or take a small drive by car to sit with the locals and enjoy live music! Family friendly!
The Pontoon Stage at Apps & Taps
155 Pinnacle LaneGreat lakefront restaurant known for it's calzones & pizzas! Never had a bad meal here! Live music frequently and daily drink specials! Order from your boat or take a small drive by car to sit with the locals and enjoy live music! Family friendly!
Closest dine in restaurant that is a local favorite. Next to the Publix in Sherrills Ford.
Joey's of Sherrills Ford
North Carolina 150Closest dine in restaurant that is a local favorite. Next to the Publix in Sherrills Ford.
Great restaurants, live music on the weekend, dog friendly, shopping, dessert shops, movie theater & more!
97 locals recommend
Birkdale Village
8712 Lindholm DrGreat restaurants, live music on the weekend, dog friendly, shopping, dessert shops, movie theater & more!
Local landmark just a few miles from the house. Southern specialties and comfort food!
Stacy's Restaurant
3790 North Carolina 16 BusinessLocal landmark just a few miles from the house. Southern specialties and comfort food!
Most amazing breakfast and lunch around! Awesome outdoor seating options too! Friendly, fast service at a great price!
7 locals recommend
Citrus, The Diner
7923 Natalie Commons DriveMost amazing breakfast and lunch around! Awesome outdoor seating options too! Friendly, fast service at a great price!
Palm Berries
112 North Carolina 16 BusinessBest açaí bowls & smoothies! Try the Burn Bowl!
Drive your boat right and dock right at the restaurant! Indoor and outdoor seating with beautiful sunset views! Great food and drinks! It’s a local fav so be prepared for a wait!
25 locals recommend
Toucan's Lakefront
167 Pinnacle LaneDrive your boat right and dock right at the restaurant! Indoor and outdoor seating with beautiful sunset views! Great food and drinks! It’s a local fav so be prepared for a wait!
Another waterfront restaurant accessible by boat or car with a very chill vibe and awesome decor! Try some unique food options and high end drinks!
46 locals recommend
Hello, Sailor
20210 Henderson RdAnother waterfront restaurant accessible by boat or car with a very chill vibe and awesome decor! Try some unique food options and high end drinks!
On the most southern point of Lake Norman, but easily accessible by boat or car! Restaurant has boat dock right outside the patio! Sit in the sand and enjoy a drink while you wait for a table! Great service and awesome food!
39 locals recommend
Port City Club
18665 Harborside DrOn the most southern point of Lake Norman, but easily accessible by boat or car! Restaurant has boat dock right outside the patio! Sit in the sand and enjoy a drink while you wait for a table! Great service and awesome food!
Sightseeing
So much to see and do in Uptown Charlotte! For great city views, book a reservation at Fahrenheit and visit Romare Bearden Park.
176 locals recommend
Charlotte center city
So much to see and do in Uptown Charlotte! For great city views, book a reservation at Fahrenheit and visit Romare Bearden Park.
Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell StThings to do with the kids
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon StGreat for kids of all ages!
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
105 Gilead RdGreat for kids under 10
Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Mooresville RdActivities
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
Charlotte Motor Speedway