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Famous Toastery

12715 Conner Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078

Start your day with breakfast at Famous Toastery, one of Davidson’s most popular breakfast spots. You’ll have a relaxing morning with its comfortable atmosphere and delicious food. As a bonus, the restaurant is only a short walk from the day’s attractions. 

AR Workshop

120-A S. Village Lane, Davidson, NC 28036

This DIY workshop and boutique offers mixed media classes where you can learn to craft canvas pillows, tote bags, centerpieces and more. Visit the website to book your seat in a workshop or head into the store and shop the custom creations. 

Kindred

131 N. Main St., Davidson, NC 28036

Choose from a variety of fantastic restaurants, including award-winning Kindred (the famous milk bread is to die for). There’s also Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse, Restaurant X or The Soda Shop. Don’t skip a sweet treat at Whit’s Frozen Custard

Davidson College

405 N. Main St., Davidson, NC 28035

Explore several art attractions on the Davidson College campus. First, see the magnificent sculptures in the Davidson College Sculpture Garden, then stop in the Belk Visual Arts Center to see the galleries of William H. Van Every Jr. and Edward M. Smith.

Our Town Cinemas

227 Griffith St., Davidson, NC 28036

To end the day, check out Our Town Cinemas, which provides a comfortable, inviting and more intimate setting than traditional movie theaters. The concession stand offers all standard theater treats, but also delicious staple items from Brickhouse Tavern.

The Neighborhood Cafe

100 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

Enjoy house specials like the quiche of the day or a Greek Frittata at this cozy local favorite.

Cain Center for the Arts

21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius, NC 28031

Visit the Cain Center for the Arts to take classes or workshops in a variety of media. Enjoy the displayed art in the gallery and see the current exhibits.

Old Town Public House

21314 Catawba Ave., Cornelius, NC 28031

Just across the street, stop by Cornelius’ Old Town Public House. With industrial décor and specializing in craft beer, this neighborhood pub will be the perfect pit stop to fuel your art-filled trip.

Hello, Sailor

20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius, NC 28031

For lunch, savor a waterfront experience at Hello, Sailor, known for its chef-driven cuisines. You won’t regret having the crab Louie salad, fried catfish fillet and the team’s new take on hush puppies.

Davidson Community Players

210 Delburg St., Davidson, NC 28036

Lake Norman’s community theater scene is one you can’t pass up. For your next stop, check out Warehouse Performing Arts Center or Davidson Community Players. Both offer riveting performances that feature local actors.

Ass Clown Brewing

10620 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC 28031

The brewery’s unassuming location is uniquely decorated with one wall of craft beer bottles and another with pennies. Even the draft handles are custom-made of bullet casing shells. Sample surprising craft beer concoctions made from ingredients like coffee, lemon or truffles.

This itinerary is courtesy of Visit Lake Norman.

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Your Trip at a Glance

Stop 1

Famous Toastery

12715 Conner Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078
Stop 2

AR Workshop

120-A S. Village Lane, Davidson, NC 28036
Stop 3

Kindred

131 N. Main St., Davidson, NC 28036
Stop 4

Davidson College

405 N. Main St., Davidson, NC 28035
Stop 5

Our Town Cinemas

227 Griffith St., Davidson, NC 28036
Stop 6

The Neighborhood Cafe

100 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Stop 7

Cain Center for the Arts

21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius, NC 28031
Stop 8

Old Town Public House

21314 Catawba Ave., Cornelius, NC 28031
Stop 9

Hello, Sailor

20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
Stop 10

Davidson Community Players

210 Delburg St., Davidson, NC 28036
Stop 11

Ass Clown Brewing

10620 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC 28031

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