Our Favorite Picks for Summer 2021 in Lake Norman and Charlotte!

• Carowinds Theme Park  and  Carowinds Carolina Harbor Waterpark
• U.S. National Whitewater Center - Don't miss their River Jam: Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights May-September!
• Join Team Elevate at our Elevate Your Summer Knights client appreciation event at Truist Field! See more event info by clicking here!
• Discover a new trail to explore!
• TopGolf just opened a new location in University City!
• Take a trip to Rock Hill, SC to check out the SouthTown Wake Park!

Summer Food Truck Fridays:

• Sycamore Brewing in South End
• Armored Cow Brewing in University City
• Cabarrus Brewing Company in Concord
• Resident Culture Brewing in Plaza Midwood
• Blue Blaze Brewing in West End

Where to Swim:

• Carrigan Farms’ Swimming Quarry
• Lake Norman State Park
• Mecklenburg County Spraygrounds
• Eastway Regional Recreation C enter
• Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center
• Cordelia Pool
• Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center

Escape the Heat: 

• Float down the French Broad River in Asheville, a great day or weekend trip. Check out Zen Tubing for info!
• Duck Pin Bowling and more at Pins Mechanical 
• Check out Stroke for some indoor mini golf, while sipping your favorite cocktail! 
• Hey, it's 2021, so get back out there to support your closest indoor trampoline or adventure park too!

Top 10 Charlotte Area Spots for a Cool Treat:

• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams (Montford, South End, and NODA locations)
• Carolina Cones
• Two Scoops Creamery (Plaza Midwood, South End, and Mooresville locations)
• Golden Cow Creamery (South End, South Park, and Uptown locations)
• Ninety's Ice Cream and Sandwiches
• Popbar
• Mooresville Ice Cream Co.
• Cabarrus Creamery
• Soda Shop