QUALITY OF LIFE: 32,500 ACRES OF COOL, BLUE, IRRESISTIBLE LIFESTYLE

Life in the Lake Norman Region revolves around the largest reservoir in North Carolina, a mecca for sailing, skiing and fishing enthusiasts. 520 miles of shoreline are dotted with beautiful homes, golf courses, restaurants, office complexes and public parks. Beyond the lake, the downtowns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville retain their southern village charm, while newer areas feature carefully planned developments combining residential, dining and upscale shopping. Schools are excellent, health care is world class, and the cost of living is below the national average. And, of course, the many appeals of Charlotte are just minutes away.

Needless to say, Lake Norman itself is the recreational epicenter of the Lake Norman Region. But with our mild four-season climate, the lake is by no means the only outlet for outdoor types.

Our area is a golfer’s paradise, with dozens of beautiful and challenging courses in the Lake Norman Region that are playable year round. And for a change of pace, it’s an easy drive to the legendary golfing playgrounds of Pinehurst and Myrtle Beach.

Spectators have plenty to choose from too, including the NFL Panthers, NBA Bobcats, WNBA Sting, Chicago White Sox's AAA baseball and NASCAR racing at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.

There are a wide variety of affordable recreational activities locally, due in large part to the commitment of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson and Mecklenburg County to developing parks and greenways and preserving open spaces. You can learn more about local recreational resources at these sites:

Town of Cornelius Parks and Recreation Department

Town of Davidson Parks and Recreation Department

Town of Huntersville Parks and Recreation Department

Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Department

Cultural Arts

The Charlotte area is #1 in the U.S. in per capita giving to the arts, culture, history and sciences. The product of such generosity can be seen in the vast array of cultural events available to residents of Mecklenburg County.

The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is a complex of theaters that present opera, art exhibits, live theater and concerts.

The acclaimed Charlotte Symphony performs throughout the Charlotte- Mecklenburg area.

The Mint Museums of Art and Craft + Design offers rotating schedules of local and international exhibitions, offering images, stories and artifacts from the past.

Discovery Place in downtown Charlotte offers a variety of fun educational and learning activities for children, school trips and families. The facility includes an IMAX theater. 

Festivals are also a regular feature of the area. Every September, Charlotte Shout stages a month-long celebration of the arts, culture, entertainment and culinary arts throughout Mecklenburg County.

The Arts and Sciences Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (ASC), the primary source of information for advancing arts, science and history in the area, has developed a regional office (ASC North) for the Towns of Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson, and has begun implementing a cultural action plan for projects and events in the area.

Health Care

The Lake Norman Region is served by three outstanding health systems. These top-rated organizations serve more than one million patients a year with cutting edge research and technology and state-of-the-art treatments. Specialties include laser surgery, heart disease, organ transplants, orthopedics and spinal cord injuries.

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Public Schools

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System (CMS) is among the country’s most successful public educational systems. CMS schools led all other urban districts in the 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress results for math and reading in grades four and eight. Also in 2007, CMS led the nation in SAT scores for the top-tenth percentile of students, and 13 CMS high schools were ranked among America's top 900 out of more than 27,000 high schools surveyed by Newsweek magazine.

Private Schools

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Charter Schools

Children's Community School

Lake Norman Charter School

Pine Lake Preparatory