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 showing 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.

Comfort Suites near Birkdale Village- Huntersville

Comfort Suites near Birkdale Village- Huntersville

2.5 out of 5
16905 Caldwell Creek Drive, Huntersville, NC
The price is AU$156 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$156
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Huntersville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
the room was sooo big! ac worked great. If you are in a room facing the highway(through the trees) - you will hear the loud motorcycles...I used a fan so it didnt bother me at all though. free wifi good for zoom calls also

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Comfort Suites near Birkdale Village- Huntersville
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 AU$188 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$188
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,242 reviews)
Water pressure in shower waa weak but other than that the, it was excellent.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte, NC
The price is AU$143 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$143
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,262 reviews)
It's a good hotel. It's clean and staff was very nice and helpful. Hotel near highway which is good too

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
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.
Shoreway Cove by AvantStay | Waterfront, Pool, Dock

Shoreway Cove by AvantStay | Waterfront, Pool, Dock

Huntersville
Stay at this vacation home in Huntersville. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Norman and Birkdale Golf Club are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Everything was great - thanks!

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Shoreway Cove by AvantStay | Waterfront, Pool, Dock
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 WiFi, 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 WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (589 reviews)
No complaints at all about the place. My only concern is that when I booked it I did not know that it was not an actual hotel. Please make that more clear as an actual hotel would have been better for what I needed.

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Kasa FreeMoreWest 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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