Things to Do in Shelby, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Shelby, North Carolina, features the top 38 nearby activities — including 16 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Shelby, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Shelby, NC , followed by 22 popular activities in nearby cities, including Gastonia and Gaffney
  • Our list of the best things to do in Shelby, North Carolina, features the top 38 nearby activities — including 16 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Shelby, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Shelby, NC , followed by 22 popular activities in nearby cities, including Gastonia and Gaffney
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39.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks Rumbling Bald Trail, Lake Lure, NC 28746 MoreLess Info
Part of Chimney Rock State Park, Rumbling Bald is a popular spot for hiking, bouldering, and mountain climbing. The area is open to the public and may be crowded during the winter months.
40.0 Miles
90% 29 votes
Breweries 10620 Bailey Rd, Suite E and F, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
Offering a number of events including musical performances, Ass Clown Brewing Company is a popular gathering spot in the small town of Cornelius. Using local ingredients, their wide array of handcrafted brews are also served and sold at the brewery.
40.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 16131 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
The recreational North Mecklenburg Park is a park that features mountain biking trails, two outdoor shelters, four basketball courts, four lighted baseball fields, and a grill. The park spans 98 acres and also has five picnic tables.
40.2 Miles
81% 70 votes
Historic Sites 1200 Otts Shoals Rd, Spartanburg, SC MoreLess Info
Spartanburg, South Carolina is home to the Walnut Grove Plantation, a historical interpretive center dedicated to regional involvement in slave emancipation and civil rights. Portions of the plantation are also available for weddings and other rentals.
40.2 Miles
73% 11 votes
Gun Ranges 10913 Bailey Rd, Cornelius, NC MoreLess Info
As a Five Start Shooting Range facility, The Range at Lake Norman offers firearms training in 15 electronically monitored shootings bays. Recreational events include shooting competitions, league activities and bowling pin shoots.
40.2 Miles
74% 100 votes
Beaches 2724 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC MoreLess Info
Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Beach at Lake Lure & Water Works offers an extensive freshwater beach that is open seven days a week during the summer months. There is also an on-site water fun complex with a water slide and soaking games.
40.2 Miles
92% 220 votes
Boat Tours 2930 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure, NC MoreLess Info
Open for business March through November, Lake Lure Tours takes visitors on a scenic tour of Lake Lure in a covered tour boat. Highlights include filming locations for the movie 'Dirty Dancing' and the historic Lake Lure Inn and Spa.
40.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
A city-sponsored art complex, the Cornelius Arts Center features a variety of art exhibits in various genres and media. The center also offers art classes and workshops, and hosts birthday parties, as well.
40.4 Miles
86% 63 votes
Music Venue 1615 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204 MoreLess Info
The Visulite Theatre is a music club that is host to a wide variety of live performances throughout the year. While enjoying the shows, guests also have the opportunity to enjoy drinks from the full bar inside the venue.
40.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 21214 Legion Street, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
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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