- The list below includes 132 free or cheap things to do in or near Cornelius, North Carolina, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Comedy Clubs, Dog Park and Mini Golf.
- From Visit Lake Norman to Jetton Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cornelius and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Concord, Charlotte, Huntersville and Mooresville.
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From the merchant: Two weeks of unlimited 30-minute kickboxing training with workouts starting as soon as you walk in the door
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19900 West Catwaba Avenue Suite 102, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Visit Lake Norman promotes the lake region, including Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville. Lake Norman is 34 miles long with 520 miles of shoreline, while the area surrounding it is filled with lots of activities.
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Jetton Park is a 104-acre park that has a 1.5-mile trail that can be used for roller blading, walking, or running. The park also features a 1.3-mile bike trail, a formal garden, tennis courts, a playground, and picnic decks.
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Situated on over 66 acres, Bailey Road Park features baseball, soccer and football fields, basketball and tennis courts as well as a disc golf course. The park offers picnic facilities, a playground, walking trails and a bandshell for events.
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With three acres of land, Walter Henderson Park is a wide open space to let loose and play. The land contains a playground, walking trails, and a gazebo with picnic tables and a grill.
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Situated on 43.7 acres, Ramsey Creek Park is located on Lake Norman with access for fishing and boating. The park has walking trails, a beach area, a dog park, picnic facilities, a playground and a volleyball court.
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Located within Ramsey Creek Park, Swaney Pointe K-9 Park measures four acres and provides a fenced, off-leash area for canine recreation. It features grassy and wooded areas, a separate small dog field, drinking water and a double-gated entrance.
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Measuring seven acres, Legion Park features a historic marker beside an old spring that once provided water for the town and served as a Revolutionary War encampment site. It offers a baseball field, picnic areas, a playground and walking trails.
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18639 Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28078
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When the Zent Family moved to Cornelius, they discovered that their family could not play miniature golf so they launched Lake Norman (LKN) Miniature Golf. The 18 hole miniature golf course also offers birthday parties.
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Situated on Lake Norman, Morningstar Marinas provides visitors with docks to board their boats and boat rentals to take out on the water. The marina has a two story clubhouse with amenities like an outdoor patio, kitchen, and meeting rooms.
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17505 W. Catawba Ave. Waterstreet Seaport -Suite 130, 18919 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
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A stand up paddle board and surfing outfitter, My Aloha Paddle & Surf, Inc sells a variety of equipment, accessories, and apparel. The company also offers surfing and paddle boarding lessons.