Lake Norman parks and arts
Cornelius sits on Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County, about 20 miles north of Uptown on I-77, roughly a 25-minute drive outside rush hour.
Pictured: Lake Norman at Ramsey Creek Park
Nothing is listed in Cornelius this week yet. Check nearby towns below.
Lake park · Outdoors
A 43-acre Mecklenburg County park on Lake Norman with a seasonal swimming beach, four boat ramps and docks, a fishing pier, an enclosed dog park, nature trails, a playground and picnic shelters.
18441 Nantz Rd · Cornelius
Lake park · Outdoors
Mecklenburg County park on Lake Norman that the county lists as a fishing spot. Its Waterfront Hall is a lakeside event space available to rent.
19000 Jetton Rd · Cornelius
Performing arts center · Arts
Nonprofit arts center with a performance series of concerts, tribute shows and comedy, plus visual art exhibitions and classes. It also runs the Puckett Pottery House ceramics studio on Catawba Avenue.
21348 Catawba Ave · Cornelius
Brewery · Food
Independent craft brewery with a dog-friendly taproom pouring small-batch IPAs, lagers, wheat beers and seasonal beers. It hosts local music, trivia nights and food trucks.
10228 Bailey Rd, Suite 201 · Cornelius
Brewery · Food
Brewery and taproom with an on-site coffee shop, offering weekly, monthly and seasonal events and private event space.
19700-D One Norman Blvd · Cornelius
Brewery · Food
Craft brewery in Cornelius with 31 rotating taps drawn from more than 200 beer recipes.
10620 Bailey Rd E · Cornelius
Town park · Outdoors
Town park with two stocked fishing ponds with piers, a 9-hole disc golf course, a nature preserve, tennis and pickleball courts, a playground and 4.2 miles of trails connecting to McDowell Creek Greenway. A North Carolina fishing license is required to fish.
17738 W Catawba Ave · Cornelius
Town park · Outdoors
Cornelius town park with 12 tennis courts, 10 pickleball courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, a running track, synthetic turf fields, playgrounds, a bandshell and 1.14 miles of paved walking trails.
11536 Bailey Rd · Cornelius
Town park · Family
Cornelius town park with a playground, a splash pad (LKN Kiwanis Splashville), two baseball/softball fields, a batting cage and a picnic shelter with grill.
19710 S Ferry St · Cornelius
Bourbon bar · Music
Bourbon bar with over 550 whiskies, craft cocktails, wine and small plates. It has live music Thursday through Saturday and a monthly comedy night.
19712 One Norman Blvd, Suite #110 · Cornelius
Music venue · Music
Live music and event venue in Cornelius that hosts concerts and bingo nights.
18418 Statesville Rd · Cornelius
Bakery & cafe · Brunch
Artisan French bakery and gourmet market that bakes croissants, breads and pastries on site daily, with lunch options and espresso drinks. Items often sell out, so earlier visits get the full selection.
9623 Bailey Rd, Suite 110 · Cornelius
English and Irish pub · Food
English and Irish pub established in 2017 with a dining room, a patio bar and space for watching football matches. Weekend brunch is served, and the pub posts a live music lineup.
19930 West Catawba Avenue, Suite 130 · Cornelius
Restaurant and bourbon bar · Food
Restaurant and bar in a historic house built around 1906, focused on bourbon, wine and cocktails. The menu is low-country and coastal-inspired.
20517 N. Main Street · Downtown Cornelius
Waterfront wine bar and grill · Food
Waterfront wine bar and grill on Lake Norman serving small bites, steak, seafood, house-made pasta and desserts. It has indoor dining, seasonal patio seating and 22 boat docks.
18665 Harborside Drive · Cornelius
Town park · Outdoors
Town park with a pond, a playground, a baseball/softball field, a picnic shelter with grill and a paved walking trail of about half a mile.
21214 Legion Street · Downtown Cornelius
Greenway · Outdoors
Town greenway of about 3.1 miles running from Birkdale Village through Robbins Park and over Westmoreland Road to near Magnolia Plaza on West Catawba. The town notes a section is closed for construction with a posted detour.
9019 Westmoreland Road · Cornelius
Greenway · Outdoors
Greenway of about 2.6 miles connecting Bailey Road Park and Glen Oak Green Park, then running south into Huntersville.
10000 Bailey Road · Cornelius
Steak and seafood restaurant · Food
Locally owned steak and seafood restaurant at Lake Norman serving prime steaks, seafood, wine, cocktails and bourbon. It hosts live music and special events.
19918 N Cove Rd · The Peninsula
Restaurant · Food
Small, chef-driven restaurant with a beach-house feel that focuses on fresh, local ingredients. Offers private dining and full-restaurant buyouts.
20822 N Main Street · Downtown Cornelius
Bar and restaurant · Food
Owner-run bar and restaurant serving upscale American fare, a curated wine list and draft and bottled beers, with about a dozen TVs for sports. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm.
20936 Torrence Chapel Rd · Cornelius
Coffee shop · Brunch
Coffee shop open since 2022 serving locally roasted coffee and house-made food and baked goods in a nature-inspired space.
19801 S Main St · Downtown Cornelius
Beer, wine and small-plates restaurant · Food
Beer, wine and restaurant spot serving small, shareable plates. Offers private events.
9624 Bailey Road, Suite F · Cornelius
County recreation and aquatic center · Fitness
Mecklenburg County recreation center with a pool and waterslide, basketball court, fitness area, walking track, nature center and athletic fields. Daily pool passes are sold, and memberships are available.
18121 Old Statesville Road · Cornelius
Urban town park · Outdoors
Half-acre urban park in downtown Cornelius between Cain Center for the Arts and the police department, with green space, a performance pad and a picnic area.
21336 Catawba Avenue · Downtown Cornelius
Town park · Outdoors
Town park with four baseball and softball fields, a basketball court, multipurpose field, playground and a quarter-mile paved walking track. It is closed during school hours.
19018 Smith Circle · Cornelius
Town park · Outdoors
Town park with two ball fields, a batting cage, basketball court, two tennis and six pickleball courts, a picnic shelter with grill, playground and a 0.6-mile paved walking trail.
21309 Torrence Chapel Road · Cornelius
Town park · Outdoors
Neighborhood park with a multipurpose field, picnic area and a 0.4-mile unpaved walking trail.
16000 Jetton Road · Cornelius
Town park · Family
Neighborhood park with a gazebo with grill, playground and a 0.3-mile unpaved walking trail.
20214 Tailwind Lane · Cornelius
Cornelius sits on Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County, about 20 miles north of Uptown on I-77, roughly a 25-minute drive outside rush hour.
The town has about 70 miles of lakefront, and people go for the water: Ramsey Creek Park has boat ramps, a fishing pier and a seasonal beach, and Jetton Park is a lakeside county park. On Catawba Avenue, the Cain Center for the Arts hosts concerts, tribute shows and exhibitions.
Nothing is listed yet. Cornelius is known for lake norman shoreline, ramsey creek and jetton parks, cain center for the arts, boat launches and lake fishing.
Cornelius sits on Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County, about 20 miles north of Uptown on I-77, roughly a 25-minute drive outside rush hour. The town has about 70 miles of lakefront, and people go for the water: Ramsey Creek Park has boat ramps, a fishing pier and a seasonal beach, and Jetton Park is a lakeside county park. On Catawba Avenue, the Cain Center for the Arts hosts concerts, tribute shows and exhibitions.