Contemplating purchasing a home in the Lake Norman are is an exciting adventure! However, the decision to move to an area entails more than just searching for waterfront homes for sale. Aside from the location and condition of the home, I would venture to say that the next “punch list” item for my home buyers is the quality of the schools in the area.
I thought it might be helpful to compile a comprehensive list of Lake Norman related online links to help you learn about our area; from government sites to detailed information about area schools, medical services, golf, boating and recreation on the lake as well as plenty of just plain fun things to discover. I hope you find this list helpful!
Your first stop may be to The Charlotte Observer. They have a “Lake Norman Neighbor’s” section (see link below) and they publish an annual magazine Living Here at Lake Norman Magazine which is an excellent resource for newcomers.
Next, I would suggested checking out these great printed and online resources for Lake Norman news, events, restaurants etc.
- Charlotte Observer Lake Norman Neighbors
- The Lake Norman Magazine
- Lake Norman Currents Magazine The Magazine for and about the people who call Lake Norman Home
- The Lake Norman Citizen Newspaper
- Creative Loafingis a great resource of myriad entertainment and happenings of all kinds in the greater Charlotte Area
- Lake Norman Fun
- Mooresville Tribune
Finally, below I have compiled tons of links loaded with information about life in Lake Norman!
OUR TOWNS:
OUR 4 COUNTIES:
OUR STATE:
- North Carolina
- Deparment of Motor Vehicles
- North Carolina Travel and Tourism
- North Carolina Our State Magazine
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg
- Iredell-Statesville(Lake Norman Schools in Mooresville)
- Mooresville Graded School District
- Lincoln
- Catawba
LEARN ABOUT LAKE NORMAN:
- Lake Norman Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Duke Energy
- Great Lake Norman Map!
- History of Lake Norman: Under Lake Norman
- History of Lake Norman: OUR STATE Magazine
- Lake Events
- Overview of Lake Norman Region
- Lake Norman, Surface Water Temperature
- Island Keepers
- Lake Norman Covekeepers
- Gus Gustafson(fishing pro) (Boating hazards)
FARMERS MARKETS
- Davidson’s Farmers Market
- Josh’s Farmers Market and Produce Stand,Mooresville
- Lake Norman Where to Find Fresh Produce Stands and Farmers Markets
- Foothills Farm Fresh in NC:
- Farm Fresh Markets
- NC Dept of Agriculture
MY FAVORITE MARKETS
- Whole Foods, Huntersville
- The Fresh Market, Cornelius
- Trader Joe’s
- Harris Teeter
- Publixin Mooresville, Cornelius and Huntersville
FUN and NIGHTLIFE
- LKN FUN.com
- Creative Loafing
- Lake Norman Business and community
- Charlotte Nightlife
- Charlotte Nightlife Charlotte’s got a lot
NEWCOMERS RESOURCES
RECREATION:
- Lake Norman Sports Resource Guide
- Lake Norman Fishing
- Lake Norman Ski Club
- Baseball, Soccer and other Sports
- Mooresville Lowes YMCA
- National Whitewater Center(300 acres, Olympic whitewater river, flat water boating, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking)
- Lake Norman State Park(Public beach, boat rentals and ramp, mountain biking, hiking, camping)
- Jetton Park(Cornelius, 105 acres; hiking, biking, picnic tables, tennis, playgrounds, lake suning beach)
- Ramsey Creek Park(44 acres; sunning beach, boat launch, docks, play ground, picnic shelters, nature trails, fishing pier)
- Mecklenburg County Dog Parks
- Great list of things to do and see
GOLF COURSES
- The Peninsula Club
- Trump National Golf Club Charlotte Lake Norman
- River Run Golf and Country Club
- Birkdale Golf Course
- Carbarrus Country Club
- Cowan’s Ford Golf Club
- Fox Den Country Club
- Highland Creek Golf Club
- Mallard Head Country Club
- Mooresville Golf Course
- Northstone Club
- Rocky River Golf Club
- Skybrook Golf Club
- Statesville Country Club
- Vertict Ridge in Denver
- Westport Golf Club
OUTDOOR RECREATION AND WILDLIFE
- NC Wildlife Resources Commission
- NC Division of Marine Fisheries
- NC Division of Parks and Recreation
- National Forests in North Carolina
- Lake Norman State Park
- Gus Gustafson(fishing pro) (Boating hazards)
MARINAS
- Long Island Marina:Catawba
- Lake Norman Marina:Sherrills Ford
- Boat Rack Marina:Sherrills Ford
- Midway Marina:Terrell
- Westport Dry Storage and Marina:Denver
- Kings Point Marina:Cornelius
- Holiday Marina:Cornelius
- Queens Landing:Mooresville
- Inland Sea Marina:Mooresville
- Stutts Marina:Mooresville
- All Seasons Marina:Langtree – Mooresville
- Skippers Dry Storage Marina:Troutman
Boat and Jet Ski Rentals and Charters:
- The Catawba Queen
- Yachta Yachta Yachta Yacht Charters
- Ragin Uptown Luxury Bus Charters
- Lake Norman Jet Ski Rentals
- Westport Dry Storage and Marina
- AAA-0 Saltshaker Marina
- Kings Point Marina
- Carolinas Boat Rental
- S. Rentals of Lake Norman
BOATING SAFETY AND OVERSIGHT
- C. Wildlife Resources commission
- The Lake Norman Sail and Power Squadron
- US Coast Guard Auxilliary
- Lighthouse Marine Service
- Captain Alan Stopko:Peninsula Yacht Club
SHOPPING/MALLS:
- Northlake Mall
- Birkdale Village
- Concord Mills Mall
- SouthPark
- Charlotte’s Steele Creek Outlet Mall
- The Metrolina Expo
- Metrolina Trade Show
- Hickory Furniture Mart
HEALTH CARE/AREA HOSPITALS:
- Lake Norman Regional Medical Center(704.660.4000)
- Presbyterian Novant Medical Center Huntersville(704.316.4000)
- Presbyterian Novant Medical Center Charlotte(7384.4000)
- Presbyterian Novant Orthopedic Hospital(704.316.2000)
- Carolinas Medical Center(704.355.2000)
- Carolinas Medical Center-Huntersville (704.512.3100)
- Carolinas Medical Center University Area(704.863.6000)
- Carolinas Medical Center-Lincoln(980.212.2000)
- Iredell Memorial Hospital(704.873.5661)
- Davis Regional Medical Center(704.873.0281)
- Catawba Valley Medical Center(828.326.3000)
- Piedmont HealthCare(704.873.4277)
SENIOR SERVICES:
- The Iredell Council on Aging:
- Statesville: (704.873.5171)
- Mooresville: (704.663.5112)
- Troutman: (704.677.2386)
- South Iredell Senior Center, Mooresville: (704.662.3337)
- North Mecklenburg/Huntersville Senior Center
- Charlotte/Mecklenburg Senior Centers
- Lincoln County Senior Center
- AARP
- Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services
Please feel welcomed to reach out to myself or any of the Brookside Exclusive Properties team members if we can be of service to you in any way. Welcome home neighbor!
