Location: Huntersville
Top Things to do in Huntersville
9 Things to do Good for Kids in Huntersville That You Shouldn't Miss
Huntersville is a large suburban town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. A part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, the population was 46,773 at the 2010 census, and had increased to 52,704 according to the 2015 census annual estimate, making Huntersville the 17th largest municipality in North Carolina. It is located 14 mi (23 km) north of Charlotte.
Restaurants in Huntersville
1. Carolina Raptor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 342 reviews
Talk a Walk on the Wild Side at Carolina Raptor Center What will you find on your walk around the 3/4 mile Raptor Trail? Over 30 species of raptors and other birds of prey are featured on this walk on the wild side. Owls and Vultures. Hawks and Eagles. Falcons, Corvids and other species that just don't fall into any of these categories. Have you seen a Bald Eagle up close? The Raptor Trail features a nesting pair of Bald Eagles who live out back in the Eagle Aviary. Our Spectacled Owl just can't wait to tell you what she thinks about living here at CRC, but you might have to listen carefully to what she has to say - she's a shy one. Did you know that Vultures and Corvids are some of the smartest birds around. No bird brains here! Lots of human mythology surrounds both of these families of avian brainiacs. Crows have been known to drop nuts into crosswalks so that cars can crack them and then wait for the light to change and retrieve the goodies! Behind the scenes at CRC is our Raptor Hospital, where we see approximately 900 raptor patients a year (please no songbirds or possums!). If you can't make our behind the scenes tour, don't worry, the exhibit "A Day in the Life of a Raptor Hospital" will show you what goes on there - day and night.
Reviewed By SylO_12 - Charlotte, United States
Great place to visit a lot of different birds who have been saved and cannot be released back into the wild. Every time I come there is a different event to see with these birds. One time the owls were tucking into their mice. This time the Golden Eagle was running around with his dinner in his claw and stomping around with it on the ground. My favorites will always be the vultures. Lots of vultures to see here. They are too cool! Lots of fun facts about the birds also make this a great fun and educational trip!
2. Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 236 reviews
Visit us for extraordinary and rich play experiences that value imagination, fun and learning. The Museum offers an adventure in play adventure for children age birth through 7 and their parents or caregivers. Join us for daily puppet shows and story time.
Reviewed By atlastraveler - Rutherfordton, United States
This place is really nice. The exhibits are very beautiful and well thought out. It was very busy when we were there, but we managed to be able to play in most areas. The restaurant and grocery stores were too packed out for my children to be able to play. But the brick factory was really cute. The children loved the real fire truck and boat and the submarine. It was a lot of fun.
3. Joe Gibbs Racing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By drronline - Martinez, United States
Spotless! Organized! High Tech! Learned that all NASCAR race cars are alike, a single "race car" may in fact be a dozen cars that all look alike. Pit crews are former college athletes, work out every day, to stay strong and fast. Pit crew and fine tuning on the 1/1000 inch variance wind tunnel may be the only variables among teams/cars.
4. Birkdale Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By ClaudiaO147
Huntersville is a small town and Birkdale Village is a great place to spend time, see people, eat well and shop. It is an adorable mixed-use place pretty close to interstate 77 (exit 25) with great restaurants, stores and sidewalks (not too common in the city). On weekends many families spend time here walking around, doing some "people watching", eating, shopping and going to the movies.
5. Latta Plantation Nature Center & Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By meadorkarla - Charlotte, United States
I go often with my dogs to walk or run the trails. It is off the beaten path but free to walk trails. Very scenic around the lake. Has welcome center with real bathrooms and clean water. Also has raptor center, horse back riding, kayaking, picnic area (good for group events), fishing, and tour of old plantation (birds and plantation have a fee otherwise free). Quite nice and not very crowded. Definitely worth checking out. Plenty of parking lots and spaces beyond welcome center.
6. Historic Latta Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 206 reviews
This plantation is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Reviewed By NicoleL2000 - Pittsburgh, United States
The Latta Plantation is a great place to go to hear not only about Civil War but about the time before. The guides are extremely knowledgeable about not just the history but the architecture, furniture and art. It’s very comprehensive and they encourage all visitors to ask questions and engage in conversation rather than just running visitors through a rehearsed tour. The grounds are beautiful but it was a little too cold to walk them and I was there later in the day and they close at five so I didn’t have enough time to see everything. I plan on returning and would definitely recommend this for anyone at any age.
7. Historic Rural Hill Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 42 reviews
Rural Hill Farm is the historic homestead of Major John and Violet (Wilson) Davidson. John Davidson was an American officer serving in the Revolutionary War and a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Rural Hill Farm established in 1760, is the oldest and largest public historic site in Mecklenburg County encompassing some 265 acres. It is also a center for the study of Scottish heritage and interpreting the Davidson plantation/farm (lasting six consecutive generations), providing historical, agricultural, and environmental programming.
Reviewed By ritamE2309RM
Really enjoyed the day seeing the sheepdog trials and doc dogs especially. We also toured the log cabin where there was a weaving demonstration and generally looked around the farm.
8. Regal Birkdale Stadium 16
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By 790carols - Davidson, United States
We decided to see this movie in 3D and in the RPX setting. The movie was outstanding and Birkdale is a clean and pleasant theatre.
9. Spare Time Huntersville
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 31 reviews
Spare Time is Huntersville's place to play! Featuring luxury bowling lanes, dining, a huge Game Zone arcade, Laser Tag arena, and 4 Escape Rooms all under one roof! With upscale decor, full restaurant and hand-tossed pizzeria, and multiple bars, Spare Time is the perfect venue for all ages. Watch us transform from birthday-party central during the day, to an upscale adult atmosphere at night! Spare Time is the perfect venue for unforgettable celebrations of all sizes, including birthdays, corporate events, bachelor/ette parties, and so much more. Contact our event experts to customize your party today!
Reviewed By 790carols - Davidson, United States
We went to Spare Time with our grandsons (2) and a friend of the 11 tear old birthday tween. My son and daughter-in-law also went. It was fun watching the three kids bowl and they had a blast playing games in the arcade. We left when they started Lazar Tag!
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