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− | '''Kannapolis''' is | + | '''Kannapolis''' is based in [[North Carolina]], roughly 15 minutes north of Charlotte by car. It is known primarily as the home of the Earnhardt auto-racing family, and the former home of a large textile industry. It is being revitalized as a bedroom community of Charlotte with a population of just under 50,000 residents. |
− | <h2 class=subheader>Travel | + | <h2 class=subheader>Travel to {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> |
===By car=== | ===By car=== | ||
From Interstate 85 North, take exit 58, 60, or 63. | From Interstate 85 North, take exit 58, 60, or 63. | ||
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− | * | + | * Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
− | * | + | * Concord Regional Airport |
− | == | + | ==By Rail== |
The Kannapolis Amtrak station is found at 201 South Main Street. | The Kannapolis Amtrak station is found at 201 South Main Street. | ||
− | === Travel on a Bus | + | === Travel on a Bus === |
− | + | Concord Kannapolis Area Transit offers service from Concord (North Carolina) | Concord. | |
− | <h2 class=subheader> | + | <h2 class=subheader>Get Around</h2> |
* Concord (North Carolina) | Concord Kannapolis Area Transit | * Concord (North Carolina) | Concord Kannapolis Area Transit | ||
− | <h2 class=subheader>What to | + | <h2 class=subheader>What to See</h2> |
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame - North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, Kannapolis | North Carolina Music Hall of Fame - North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, Kannapolis | ||
− | * NC Research Campus | + | * NC Research Campus |
* The Dale Trail - A self-guided tour of important monuments in the life of Dale Earnhardt. | * The Dale Trail - A self-guided tour of important monuments in the life of Dale Earnhardt. | ||
− | * Village Park - 700 | + | * Village Park - 700 West C Street 35.5032, -80.6327 ☎ +1-704-920-4343 Opening Hours: 8AM Monday - 9PM Beautiful 17-acre park featuring North Carolina's only 2-story carousel and train that runs around the park. Splash Pad is fun for kids and enjoyable for adults. Entry to the park is free, with the train, carousel, and splash pad being $1.50 each. Free summer concert series features names such as 38 Special and Diamond Rio. During winter and the park is transformed into a winter wonderland with over 300,000 Christmas lights. Tickets during Christmas to train and carousel $2 each. |
− | <h2 class=subheader>Top | + | <h2 class=subheader>Top Travel Tips</h2> |
− | * NC Research Campus | + | * NC Research Campus |
* Gem Theater - A movie theater built in 1938 and still in operation today, showing first-run movies. | * Gem Theater - A movie theater built in 1938 and still in operation today, showing first-run movies. | ||
* Cannon Village - A Williamsburg-style shopping village styled in the heart of Kannapolis. | * Cannon Village - A Williamsburg-style shopping village styled in the heart of Kannapolis. | ||
− | * Kannapolis Intimidators - Class "A" Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Member of the South Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, Northern Division. Won last season's South Atlantic League Title. Play 70 home games from April–September at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. Most affordable form of family entertainment. Located minutes from the University Area of Charlotte, Lake Norman and Salisbury. | + | * Kannapolis Intimidators - Class "A" Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Member of the South Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, Northern Division. Won last season's South Atlantic League Title. Play 70 home games from April–September at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. Most affordable form of family entertainment. Located minutes from the University Area of [[Charlotte]], Lake Norman and Salisbury. |
* Kannapolis Recreation Park - Water park, swimming pool, disc golf and miniature golf. | * Kannapolis Recreation Park - Water park, swimming pool, disc golf and miniature golf. | ||
− | * Curb Motorsports Museum - Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5PM Free Mike Curb opened this racing facility in 1983 so Richard Petty could drive from Kannapolis in what he called, 'my kind of town.' Mr. Petty won his last two races driving for Curb Motorsports - his 199th and 200th. The | + | * Curb Motorsports Museum - Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5PM Free Mike Curb opened this racing facility in 1983 so Richard Petty could drive from Kannapolis in what he called, 'my kind of town.' Mr. Petty won his last two races driving for Curb Motorsports - his 199th and 200th. The vehicle he drove in his 199th win is on display as well as the vehicle Dale Earnhardt drove in 1980 for his first Winston Cup Championship and the vehicle Dale Jarrett drove in his first Busch race, and the vehicle Johnny Sauter drove when he won the September 2003 Richmond race. Over the past 20 years the following drivers have driven for Curb Motorsports: Richard Petty, Dale Jarreett, Ron Bouchard, Ed Primm, Brad Noffsinger, Stevie Reeves, Kevin Brugg, Shane Hall, Jay Sauter and Johnny Sauter. During this time Curb Motorsports had 118 top ten finishes. In all, 21 cars are on display in this museum, including 7 Indy cars. |
− | <h2 class=subheader> | + | <h2 class=subheader>Shopping</h2> |
* Cannon Village - A Williamsburg-style shopping village styled in the heart of Kannapolis. | * Cannon Village - A Williamsburg-style shopping village styled in the heart of Kannapolis. | ||
− | <h2 class=subheader>Halal Restaurants | + | <h2 class=subheader>Halal Food & Restaurants</h2> |
− | * '''Forty Six''' restaurant in Cannon Village serves gourmet health food inspired by the nearby NC Research Campus. Named for the number of human chromosomes and the restaurant gets much of its fish from North Carolina and uses local produce, including, recently, tomatoes and cucumbers from Mr. David Murdock's garden. Executive Chef is James Kirkland. Lunch Monday-Friday, dinner Friday-Saturday. 101 West Ave. (beside The Gem Theatre). +1 704-250-4646. | + | * '''Forty Six''' restaurant in Cannon Village serves gourmet health food inspired by the nearby NC Research Campus. Named for the number of human chromosomes and the restaurant gets much of its fish from [[North Carolina]] and uses local produce, including, recently, tomatoes and cucumbers from Mr. David Murdock's garden. Executive Chef is James Kirkland. Lunch Monday-Friday, dinner Friday-Saturday. 101 West Ave. (beside The Gem Theatre). +1 704-250-4646. |
* '''Centerview Cafe''', just down the road, is a down home neighborhood restaurant where everything is made from scratch. Daily specials can include everything from Liver and Onions to Beef and Lamb Giros, Taco Salad, and Chicken and Dumplings. Open for breakfast and all day. Hard to find, call +1 704-933-7799 for directions. | * '''Centerview Cafe''', just down the road, is a down home neighborhood restaurant where everything is made from scratch. Daily specials can include everything from Liver and Onions to Beef and Lamb Giros, Taco Salad, and Chicken and Dumplings. Open for breakfast and all day. Hard to find, call +1 704-933-7799 for directions. | ||
− | * '''Los Arcos''', one of the region's favorite Mexican restaurants, serves a full range of Mexican dishes, including a great taco salad and chicken soup. They are known for their fast, friendly service and some of the area's best sweet tea. 1021 S. Cannon Blvd ( | + | * '''Los Arcos''', one of the region's favorite Mexican restaurants, serves a full range of Mexican dishes, including a great taco salad and [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-chicken-meat/ Chicken] soup. They are known for their fast, friendly service and some of the area's best sweet tea. 1021 S. Cannon Blvd (Highway 29). |
− | * Park Road Soda Shoppe - 800 Rogers Lake Road 35.4753, -80.6377 ☎ +1 704-933-0062 - Sit down restaurant serving burgers and fries. Fast, friendly service and a great local atmosphere. | + | * Park Road Soda Shoppe - 800 Rogers Lake Road 35.4753, -80.6377 ☎ +1 704-933-0062 - Sit down restaurant serving [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-burgers/ Burgers] and fries. Fast, friendly service and a great local atmosphere. |
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* America's Best Value Inn 2808 Lane Street +1-800-528-1234 | * America's Best Value Inn 2808 Lane Street +1-800-528-1234 | ||
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* Mainstay Suites 3200 Cloverleaf Blvd ☎ +1 704-788-2140 +1-800-4-CHOICE | * Mainstay Suites 3200 Cloverleaf Blvd ☎ +1 704-788-2140 +1-800-4-CHOICE | ||
* Microtel Inn & Suites - 3113 Cloverleaf Parkway ☎ +1 704-782-2300 | * Microtel Inn & Suites - 3113 Cloverleaf Parkway ☎ +1 704-782-2300 | ||
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* Charlotte | * Charlotte | ||
* Concord (North Carolina) | Concord | * Concord (North Carolina) | Concord | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:24, 26 September 2024
Kannapolis is based in North Carolina, roughly 15 minutes north of Charlotte by car. It is known primarily as the home of the Earnhardt auto-racing family, and the former home of a large textile industry. It is being revitalized as a bedroom community of Charlotte with a population of just under 50,000 residents.
Contents
Travel to Kannapolis
By car
From Interstate 85 North, take exit 58, 60, or 63.
Fly to Kannapolis
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Concord Regional Airport
By Rail
The Kannapolis Amtrak station is found at 201 South Main Street.
Travel on a Bus
Concord Kannapolis Area Transit offers service from Concord (North Carolina) | Concord.
Get Around
- Concord (North Carolina) | Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
What to See
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame - North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, Kannapolis
- NC Research Campus
- The Dale Trail - A self-guided tour of important monuments in the life of Dale Earnhardt.
- Village Park - 700 West C Street 35.5032, -80.6327 ☎ +1-704-920-4343 Opening Hours: 8AM Monday - 9PM Beautiful 17-acre park featuring North Carolina's only 2-story carousel and train that runs around the park. Splash Pad is fun for kids and enjoyable for adults. Entry to the park is free, with the train, carousel, and splash pad being $1.50 each. Free summer concert series features names such as 38 Special and Diamond Rio. During winter and the park is transformed into a winter wonderland with over 300,000 Christmas lights. Tickets during Christmas to train and carousel $2 each.
Top Travel Tips
- NC Research Campus
- Gem Theater - A movie theater built in 1938 and still in operation today, showing first-run movies.
- Cannon Village - A Williamsburg-style shopping village styled in the heart of Kannapolis.
- Kannapolis Intimidators - Class "A" Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Member of the South Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, Northern Division. Won last season's South Atlantic League Title. Play 70 home games from April–September at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. Most affordable form of family entertainment. Located minutes from the University Area of Charlotte, Lake Norman and Salisbury.
- Kannapolis Recreation Park - Water park, swimming pool, disc golf and miniature golf.
- Curb Motorsports Museum - Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5PM Free Mike Curb opened this racing facility in 1983 so Richard Petty could drive from Kannapolis in what he called, 'my kind of town.' Mr. Petty won his last two races driving for Curb Motorsports - his 199th and 200th. The vehicle he drove in his 199th win is on display as well as the vehicle Dale Earnhardt drove in 1980 for his first Winston Cup Championship and the vehicle Dale Jarrett drove in his first Busch race, and the vehicle Johnny Sauter drove when he won the September 2003 Richmond race. Over the past 20 years the following drivers have driven for Curb Motorsports: Richard Petty, Dale Jarreett, Ron Bouchard, Ed Primm, Brad Noffsinger, Stevie Reeves, Kevin Brugg, Shane Hall, Jay Sauter and Johnny Sauter. During this time Curb Motorsports had 118 top ten finishes. In all, 21 cars are on display in this museum, including 7 Indy cars.
Shopping
- Cannon Village - A Williamsburg-style shopping village styled in the heart of Kannapolis.
Halal Food & Restaurants
- Forty Six restaurant in Cannon Village serves gourmet health food inspired by the nearby NC Research Campus. Named for the number of human chromosomes and the restaurant gets much of its fish from North Carolina and uses local produce, including, recently, tomatoes and cucumbers from Mr. David Murdock's garden. Executive Chef is James Kirkland. Lunch Monday-Friday, dinner Friday-Saturday. 101 West Ave. (beside The Gem Theatre). +1 704-250-4646.
- Centerview Cafe, just down the road, is a down home neighborhood restaurant where everything is made from scratch. Daily specials can include everything from Liver and Onions to Beef and Lamb Giros, Taco Salad, and Chicken and Dumplings. Open for breakfast and all day. Hard to find, call +1 704-933-7799 for directions.
- Los Arcos, one of the region's favorite Mexican restaurants, serves a full range of Mexican dishes, including a great taco salad and Chicken soup. They are known for their fast, friendly service and some of the area's best sweet tea. 1021 S. Cannon Blvd (Highway 29).
- Park Road Soda Shoppe - 800 Rogers Lake Road 35.4753, -80.6377 ☎ +1 704-933-0062 - Sit down restaurant serving Burgers and fries. Fast, friendly service and a great local atmosphere.
Muslim Friendly Hotels
- America's Best Value Inn 2808 Lane Street +1-800-528-1234
- Fairfield Inn by Marriott - 3033 Cloverleaf Parkway ☎ +1 704-795-4888 +1-800-228-2800
- Hampton Inn - 612 Dickens Place NE ☎ +1 704-793-9700 +1-800-426-7866
Concord (North Carolina) | Concord.
- Mainstay Suites 3200 Cloverleaf Blvd ☎ +1 704-788-2140 +1-800-4-CHOICE
- Microtel Inn & Suites - 3113 Cloverleaf Parkway ☎ +1 704-782-2300
News & References
Travel Next
- Charlotte
- Concord (North Carolina) | Concord
- Mooresville
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