Enjoy a North Carolina getaway
On the outskirts of Charlotte, North Carolina, the vibrant town of Concord is enjoying a renaissance. Choose a Concord vacation rental to enjoy this family-friendly community's restaurants, shopping, sports and culture. Whether you are in town for NASCAR or for the fantastic shopping at Carolina Mall or giant Concord Mall, you'll love exploring Concord's parks, trails and attractions. Downtown Concord is home to independent local boutiques, theaters, an art gallery, museum, historic districts and tempting, locally-run eateries.
Watery fun in Concord
Kids will love getting wet and wild at the Great Wolf Lodge Water Park. There's more family-friendly fun to be enjoyed at the Carolina Renaissance Festival, an annual extravaganza with a medieval theme. If you're in Concord to enjoy one of the races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, don't miss a visit to the NASCAR Hall of Fame while you're in town. Uptown Charlotte is just 30 minutes away from your Concord vacation rental, so you can conveniently enjoy the Hall of Fame and other Charlotte attractions like 7th Street Public Market, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and the Mint Museum UPTOWN.
Get ready to shop in Concord
You'll not be lost for things to do in Concord. From world-class go-kart racing to wine tasting, roller skating to fine dining, you'll have plenty of options when in this neck of the woods. The biggest visitor attraction in North Carolina is right on your doorstep: Concord Mills. It welcomes millions of visitors every year for shopping, dining and entertainment. If you're staying at your Concord vacation rental with kids, they'll love the Charlotte-Concord Aquarium. Here, you can see turtles, jellyfish, giant pacific octopi and other freshwater and ocean creatures.
Seasonal adventures in Concord
You can enjoy strolling Concord's green spaces and surrounding landscape right throughout the year. While summer provides plenty of sunny days and July highs in the 90s, Concord enjoys a pleasant climate for much of the year. Winters can experience freezing low temperatures, but snow is rare. The sporting seasons draw legions of visitors. During football season, head to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte to cheer on the Carolina Panthers. Meanwhile, Charlotte's BB&T Ballpark is home to the Charlotte Knights baseball team – both are just 30 minutes from Concord vacation rentals.
Exploring the natural features in Concord
Whether you're an active traveler or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Concord is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Lake Norman (20.1 mi / 32.4 km)
- Frank Liske Park (4 mi / 6.4 km)
- UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens (10.9 mi / 17.6 km)
- Freedom Park (21.1 mi / 33.9 km)
- High Rock Lake (22.9 mi / 36.9 km)
- Park Road Park (23.6 mi / 38 km)
Transportation options to and around Concord
The nearest airport is in Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional), located 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT), which is 24.3 mi (39.1 km) away.