Overview
Huntersville is a northern suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina. It has historically been a very small town, but due to suburban growth it has begun to develop its own small sphere of influence in the northern end of Mecklenburg County.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 5 bars & cafés · 8 places to stay
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Best things about Huntersville
Lake Norman
Discovery Place Kids
Carolina Raptor Center
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 — 8 mi away. Directions
- CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte — 15 mi away (major hub). Directions
From Interstate 77, take exit 23 or 25.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Lake Norman, Discovery Place Kids
- Afternoon Carolina Raptor Center
- Evening Chili's Grill & Bar
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Get in
By car
From Interstate 77, take exit 23 or 25.
By air
By bus
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operates transit services throughout the Charlotte area.
See
See Lake Norman
Do
Do Discovery Place Kids
- Frankies FunPark 10621 Bryton Corporate Center Dr
Drink
Drink Corkscrew Wine Shoppe & Bar
Suite D
Drink Kabuto Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
704- 655-0077
Sleep
Stay Holiday Inn Express
Stay Candlewood Suites Huntersville
Stay Sleep Inn
Stay Quality Inn
Stay Courtyard-Lake Norman
Stay Hawthorn Suites
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