- Our list of the best things to do in Cornelius, North Carolina, features the top 173 nearby activities — including 66 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Cornelius, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 18 things to do within the city of Cornelius, NC , followed by 155 popular activities in nearby cities, including Charlotte, Concord, Mooresville, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Gastonia, Belmont, Statesville, Davidson, Salisbury and Matthews
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First opened in 1950 as a children's discovery center, the Museum of York County, has grown to include a large collection of exhibits on Africa and its animals. Visitors can also visit the planetarium, naturalist center, and the local landscape.
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An outdoor venue that only opens in the summer months is the Old Town Amphitheater. The live music venue is downtown close to shops, places to eat, and space to park.
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The semi-private Stonebridge Golf Club offers a par-72 course, three practice tee areas, two putting greens, clubhouse, pool and tennis facilities. Professional instruction is offered in both golf and tennis, and the club hosts regular tournaments.
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Glencairn Gardens is an 11-acre botanical garden with a wide variety of plants. Visitors can use paved walkways to explore the landscaped lawns, see ducks and fish in ponds, and even plant seeds in a public vegetable garden.
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The United States' first winery owned and operated by members of the First Nations, the Native Vines Winery operates in Lexington, North Carolina. Its quaint, cozy tasting room is a repurposed horse stable and is always open during business hours.
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Catawba Cultural Center is a collection and celebration of Catawba Indian Nation history. Visitors can view exhibits full of historical tribal artifacts, tools and pottery, and learn the history of the people straight from direct Catawba ancestors.
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The Cleveland County Arts Council is an organization dedicated to promoting art in the local community. Art classes, summer camps, and scholarships for artistic students are among the many services the council provides to the community.
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The Cleveland County Historical Museum covers the history of the local area through a range of artifacts that detail everyday life and the stories of average people. It is currently housed in the historic courthouse which was originally built in 1907.
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Offering a variety of wines, the Owl's Eye Vineyard and Winery is known for its Chardonnay, which won the silver medal in the NC State Fair. The winery includes an outdoor patio surrounded by vistas of the South Mountains.