- 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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23.3 Miles
81%
42 votes
1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
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Focusing on the natural wonders of the world, The Schiele Museum of Natural History focuses on various species of flora, fauna, minerals and fossils. The museum features full-size lifelike dioramas that help bring the historical features to life.
23.9 Miles
Affiliated with the Gaston County Art Guild, Arts on Main is a gallery of hand-made works by local artists, rendered in a wide variety of media. The gallery features a gift shop with unique items.
23.9 Miles
Providing art education and discovery to this generation's youth, The Art Station is a community driven establishment. Events include Paint Your Pet, art camps, candle making, stencilling, and soap making.
24.0 Miles
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201 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052
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As a performing arts school, Gaston School of the Arts Playhouse offers visitors musicals starring its students. The school also offers adult pottery classes, music lessons, and bluegrass jam sessions.
24.0 Miles
Founded in 1982, the nonprofit Gaston Dance Studio is a professional dance company and school. The studio offers lessons in ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dance, and puts on a variety of shows each year.
24.1 Miles
A wilderness feel characterizes Idlewild Road Park, which spans 125 acres of woodlands and open grass areas. The development provides a 1.5 acre nature trail, two softball fields, a playground and picnic shelters with tables.
24.3 Miles
Striving to provide quality entertainment and education of the arts to the patrons of Gastonia, The Little Theater of Gastonia is a popular cultural touchstone of the town. The theater presents an array of stage plays, musicals and children's productions throughout the year.
24.4 Miles
86%
333 votes
6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012
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Textile industry giant Daniel Stowe left money for the creation of the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, along with 400 acres of land. The garden includes a visitor's pavilion, and 18 different gardens including an orchid conservatory.
24.6 Miles
The Harbortowne Marina is a full service boat yard that feature a three bay shop, a barge terminal, a bath house, and a storage yard. The marina also has an 80-ton lift and two 30-ton lifts.
24.9 Miles
Located near Charlotte, the newly renovated Carolina Cinemas provides an upscale film experience for moviegoers. Patrons can view digitally presented, first-run films from reclining leather seats while enjoying craft beer, wine and gourmet food items.