Queen's Landing

1459 River Hwy; Hwy 150 West from Exit 36
(704) 663-2628 | website  | Map It!



Queen's Landing offers everything from miniature golf to lunch or dinner sightseeing cruises on the replica Mississippi paddleboat, Catawba Queen, or the elegant yacht, Lady of the Lake. Enjoy lakeside live entertainment on weekends during the warmer months at the Melanie Williams Amphitheater. Fun for the entire family!



Lazy Five Ranch

15100 Hwy 150 East; Hwy 150 from Exit 36
(704) 663-5100 | website | Map it!



The Lazy Five Ranch drive-through safari takes you through gently sloping pastures as you watch more than 700 animals from six continents in a natural habitat. Feed animals from your car or take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the park. A truly unique experience for kids of all ages! Be sure to bring your camera!

PIT Indoor Kart Track

346 East Plaza Drive; East on Hwy 150 from Exit 36
(704) 799-3470 | website | Map it!



Experience an adrenaline rush at the nation's largest indoor kart track. This 100,000 square foot facility features karts that sit only an inch off the track and are capable of speeds up to 40 mph. PIT also offers a laser tag arena, arcade and billiards.

Benchwarmers Sports Complex

302 Rolling Hills Road | (704) 664-1218 | website

State of the art facility for baseball, softball, driving ranges including a golf simulator, basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse and many other sports.

Carrigan Farms

1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy; Hwy 150 East from Exit 36
(704) 664-1450 | website | Map it!



For more than 20 years, the farm has been open to the public for pick-your-own fruits and vegetables and for famous hayrides enjoyed by all ages. Groups can enjoy swimming and picnics at the quarry by reservation. Fed by an underground spring and rimmed in rock that rises to 70 feet, the quarry holds ten million gallons of water. Perfect for weddings!

Mooresville Motorplex

130 Motorplex Drive (off Mazeppa Rd); Exit 42 off I-77, 115 South, Mazeppa Rd East |(704)696-2926| website

The Mooresville Motorplex provides racing enthusiasts a turn-key karting experience centered around an advanced, world-class racetrack.  On-site karts, parts, and service retail center accommodates seasoned karters, arrive-and-drive events, races, and corporate/group events, as the premier source for all things karting at every level of the sport. Additionally, garages and memberships, provide serious karters with everything they need to make the karting experience as easy and fun as possible.  The Motorplex opened October 8, 2012 and operates from 9 am to 9 pm Mon-Sat and 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Sun.  Currently, drivers must be age 16 or older.  Visit the website for more details.

Welcome Home Veterans Living Military Museum

at Richard's Coffee Shop, 165 N. Main Street; downtown Mooresville
(704) 663-0488 | website

Dedicated to honoring America's veterans and active duty military.  Enjoy a cup of coffee, a snack and see the artifacts that have been donated by patrons and patron's families, some of which are priceless.  Thursday is a traditional free coffee day for veterans.  Saturday is music day where veterans and professional musicians gather to play bluegrass, country, traditional old hymns and patriotic music.

Mooresville Historic Walking Tour

If you want to see how Mooresville has progressed, follow the self guided walking tour through downtown.  The tour includes original town hall, the old train depot, D.E. Turner hardware, the Charles Mack building and the Mooresville Flour Mill.  The tour begins at Willow Valley Cemetery, a central location with plenty of parking nearby.  Pick up your map at the Mooresville Public Libarary or Mooresville Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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