Overview
Tega Cay is a small city along the eastern shore of Lake Wylie west of the town of Fort Mill in the Olde English District of South Carolina. Tega Cay is a suburb of the major city of Charlotte and has experienced rapid growth over the past decade.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 5 places to eat
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Best things about Tega Cay
Windjammer Beach
Tega Cay Public Golf Course
Mr. Putty's Miniature Golf
Kayaking at Catawba River
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 31°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Jan. (climate data from nearby Fort Mill)
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.
- CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte — 12 mi away (major hub). Directions
- USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, Concord — 29 mi away. Directions
Tega Cay is accessible from Interstate-485 exit number 4 and Interstate-77 exit number 88.
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 Windjammer Beach, Tega Cay Public Golf Course
- Lunch 521 BBQ - Tega Cay
- Afternoon Kayaking at Catawba River, Mr. Putty's Miniature Golf
- Dinner Tega Cay Deli
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Tega Cay means "beautiful peninsula" in Polynesian and has been known for its professional golf courses, restaurants and beachfront parks located on the Tega Cay peninsula of Lake Wylie in South Carolina.
Get in
Tega Cay is accessible from Interstate-485 exit number 4 and Interstate-77 exit number 88.
Get around
Tega Cay is best accessed by car, but cycling is common through the town especially in residential areas of the greater peninsula.
See
Do
Do Kayaking at Catawba River
Buy
Shop Stockbridge Commons
Shopping center featuring specialty shops and anchored by Harris Teeter grocery store.
Shop Tega Cay Village
Shopping center anchored by Planet Fitness and home to numerous shops and restaurants at the entrance of Tega Cay.
Eat
Eat 521 BBQ - Tega Cay
Casual eatery with bbq plates, sandwiches, burgers and fries.
Eat Famous Toastery of Tega Cay
Hip breakfast spot with quick bites and healthy options.
Eat Red Bowl Asian Bistro
Simple Asian venue offering pan-Asian fare from sushi to lo mein.
Eat Tega Cay Deli
Local deli with a variety of sandwiches.
Eat Los Aztecas - Tega Cay
Area-favorite offering authentic Mexican food.
Sleep
There are no hotel accommodations in the city of Tega Cay, but there are a few options in nearby Fort Mill.
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