Step back in time in this historic hardware store that looks the same as when it opened more than 100 years ago. Built in 1899 to serve the growing community of Mooresville, this historic building and the interior fixtures remain unchanged today. There are also many examples of 19th and 20th century hardware to see. A great learning experience for kids and an overall fascinating place to visit.
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. A truly unique experience for kids of all ages! Be sure to bring your camera!
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 9:00AM – 5:30PM
Sunday: 12:00PM – 5:30PM, arrive by 4:00PM
Mooresville’s newest golf experience! The only lighted facility in the Lake Norman area where there is something for everyone. You can work on your long game at the driving range, your short game on the Par 3 course, and even play a round with the kids on our new 18 hole mini golf course.
CLIMBERS LIVIN’ ON THE LEDGE AT CLIFF HANGERS
Lake Norman’s first dedicated Climbing Facility features more than 20,000 square feet of climbing terrain surfaces for all skill levels including: indoor & outdoor climbing surfaces, 50-foot climbing walls, 3,500 square feet of top-out bouldering, rope & lead climbing, rappelling, indoor 15 meter speed wall, designated children’s climbing section, Yoga studio, plus Café & Bar, fireplace & lounge area, meeting rooms and more! Cliff Hangers hosts climbing leagues, competitive events, birthday parties, team building exercises, and other community events.
Housed in the historic Mooresville Depot, Mooresville Arts offers judged and juried shows throughout the year. Lake Norman regional artists participate by exhibiting all media of artwork in the Center and Satellite Galleries. A Gallery Shop is located inside the depot with over 400 individual works of art. Classes and workshops are offered in drawing, painting, watercolor and photography. Summer camps and Saturday classes are available for youth and teens.
Mooresville Arts is located downtown on the corner of W. Center Ave and Main St.
103 W Center Ave, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
HOURS:
Tuesday-Friday 12-4pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Call: 704-663-6661
Email: Info@MooresvilleArts.org
OUR CURRENT COVID-19 OPERATING HOURS AT 50% CAPACITY ARE:
Monday – Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thursday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
We will be doing Ca$ino Bowling on Friday nights at 7:00pm. We will do the “Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Bowling” program seven days a week from 11:00am – 6:00pm.
This 48,000 square foot family entertainment center features 40 bowling lanes, a full-service restaurant, arcade, and a 15-table billiard lounge.
Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing and camping on the state’s largest man-made lake. Enjoy beautiful views of Lake Norman as you hike or mountain bike on the 30.5 miles of nature trails. Boat rentals have been expanded to include stand up paddle boards and kayaks.
Your visit to Mooresville won’t be complete without a day spent on Lake Norman! Rent a boat for cruising or skiing, or opt for standup paddleboards or kayaks. Browse the list below for Lake Norman boat rentals, or check out other ways to enjoy the lake year round.
Your day of fun doesn’t need to stop when you turn in your boat rental. Check out our list of restaurants, breweries and bars in Mooresville for a fun or relaxing evening.
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 black-light mini-golf, laser tag arena, cannonball airblaster, huge arcade, climbing wall, baseball batting cages and billiards. Come experience the BRAND NEW Karts!!!
Jump from the rope swing or cliff walls into the crystal clear water during Open Swim! Or pick apples from the tree or pumpkins straight from the fields in the fall. 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. A spectacular setting for weddings! PLUS – Don’t miss Scarrigan Farms in October annually – the scariest halloween attraction in NC!
April – Pick your own strawberries
May – October – Open Swim at the Quarry
September – Apple picking
October – Pumpkin picking, apple cider & doughnuts; Scarrigans Haunted Trail
