Overview
Concord is a city in North Carolina and fast-growing bedroom community of the major city of Charlotte. In 2020, the population was around 107,000, making it the second largest city of the Charlotte Metro.
6 sights · 4 things to do · 5 places to eat · 9 places to stay
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Best things about Concord
Historic Downtown Concord
Concord Memorial Garden
Frank Liske Park
On 230 acres with a 10-acre lake for fishing and paddleboats. Also miniature golf, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, fitness trail, walking trails, sports fields and playgrounds.
Hendrick Motorsports Museum and Team Shop
Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
Roush Racing
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Mar. (climate data from nearby Charlotte)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, Concord — 6 mi away. Directions
- CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte — 23 mi away (major hub). Directions
From Interstate 85 North in North Carolina, exits 49-58.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium, Great Wolf Lodge Charlotte / Concord’s Water Park, Historic Downtown Concord
- Lunch Cabarrus Creamery
- Afternoon Frank Liske Park, NASCAR Speedpark
- Dinner Dragon Palace
Day 2
- Morning Concord Memorial Garden, Hendrick Motorsports Museum and Team Shop, Roush Racing
- Lunch R&R Barbeque
- Afternoon Charlotte Motor Speedway, Dave & Busters
- Dinner E. Noodles & Company
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
From Interstate 85 North in North Carolina, exits 49-58.
By plane
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Go Concord Regional Airport (USA)
Allegiant Air flight from Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans, Orlando/Sanford, Punta Gorda and St. Petersburg/Clearwater
By bus
The 80x bus operated by Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) offers service from Charlotte to Concord on weekdays. Geared towards commuters, it goes from Concord to Charlotte in the morning and from Charlotte to Concord in the late afternoon. This schedule makes it usable for going to Concord to spend a night or more, but not for a day trip.
Concord Kannapolis Area Transit offers service from Kannapolis.
Get around
- Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
See
- Mustang Owner's Museum, 4005 Dearborn Pl NW. Mustang car exhibition. Daily 10:00AM-5:00PM. +1 980-439-5653
Do
- - located in Concord
Buy
Eat
Eat E. Noodles & Company
An Asian Bistro.
Eat The Gateway To Athens
Greek restaurant.
Sleep
Hotels and motels
Camping
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