Concord is a place of extremes that promise full-throttle fun for everyone.
Lowe’s Motor Speedway, home to NASCAR, IROC, IRL, World Karting and Legends racing, holds major races in May and October. Both Lowe’s Motor Speedway and Concord Motorsport Park offer NASCAR weekly racing series for stock cars and Legends and Bandolero racing April through October. Exciting tours and visits to area race shops and motorsports museums are available all year round. In Cannon Village in Kannapolis (Dale Earnhardt’s hometown), race fans can tour landmarks along The Dale Trail™ and pay respects to the NASCAR legend at the Dale Earnhardt Tribute with its larger-than-life statue, granite memorial and Sam Bass art exhibit.
The region’s biggest new attraction, Great Wolf Lodge boasts the largest indoor waterpark in the Southeast, as well as fun, relaxation, fine dining and northwoods activities for the whole family. At the 402-suite hotel resort’s enormous indoor waterpark, you’ll find every level of excitement. Thrill-seekers can dare to plunge into the Howlin’ Tornado, while our zero-depth entry pools and kiddie slides provide a safe, dedicated space for the little ones still getting their sea legs.
Concord Mills, the shopping entertainment destination of the Carolinas and most popular visitor attraction in North Carolina, features over 200 stores including manufacturer and retail outlets and interactive stores like Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Sun & Ski and Build-A-Bear. Other popular shopping destinations include Cannon Village with its Colonial-era ambiance, Carolina Mall and Historic Downtown Concord.
At Reed Gold Mine, where young Conrad Reed made the first gold discovery in America in 1799, visitors can tour underground tunnels, pan for gold and watch an ore-crushing stamp mill in action. Other historical attractions include Bost Grist Mill and Historic Downtown Concord’s Shopping District and Memorial Gardens.
NASCAR SpeedPark at Concord Mills offers challenging racetracks for adults, kiddie rides and more. The Kannapolis Intimidators, Class “A” Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, play 70 home games from April through September. Dave & Buster’s Sports Cafe, a totally unique dining and entertainment complex, is a virtual playground for families, kids and kids at heart.
Great Wolf Lodge offers a Howling Heroes Package discount to members of the armed services and their familes so they can enjoy the 80,000 square foot indoor waterpark, awesome accommodations and restaurants. Please be sure to use the promo code when making your reservations.
Get an insider’s look at NASCAR Country. The Cabarrus County Visitors Guide has a free fold-out map with directions to all the Sprint Cup race shops in North Carolina and regional motorsports attractions. Complete the Online Order Form to receive a free Visitors Guide with the Race Shop Map. Guided Race Shop Tours are available for those who want to sit back, relax and learn the ins and outs of racing from an experienced motorsports professional.