Outdoor Winter Adventure in Cabarrus County

After arriving in Cabarrus County, grab your gear and head toward downtown 康科德. 城市的山地自行车道， 棕色的机, is the ultimate way to stretch your legs after your journey to the area. 这个4.5-mile trail is open dawn to dusk and provides features that riders of all levels will enjoy.

的 trail is located just outside of the heart of downtown, so be sure to make a stop at some of the small businesses and local eateries in this area, 太.

If you prefer to stroll near downtown, try the 市区绿道环线. This three-mile trail starts at McGee Park in 康科德 and traverses paved trails, stone walks and bridges that are all part of the urban greenway system.

Another community gathering hub located just outside of the city center is Gibson Mill. Satisfy the appetite that was worked up on the trail with a number of local restaurant vendors. 餐厅选择 吉布森磨坊市场 food hall  include pizza from flaming hot ovens, 获奖的汉堡, 新鲜的海鲜等等.

Gibson Mill is also home to two craft breweries and tons of entertainment. 经验斧头投掷, 在桌游咖啡馆安顿下来, or test your skills inside the escape room.

Any lodging option in Cabarrus County will land you close to one of the area’s greenways. 作为几个部分的家园 卡罗莱纳威胁线索 network, this destination offers everything from paved paths to natural trails to explore. 在49号出口附近过夜? Start your day with a brisk stroll along the 赫克托耳H. 亨利二世格林威 Riverwalk segment which connects a dog park to Embassy Suites.

Fuel up for another day of outdoor fun with brunch at 44米尔斯. 厨房+水龙头. As a spot that focuses on seasonality, the menu rotates to highlight the freshest ingredients.

Make the journey out to 米德兰 to step back in time at 芦苇金矿, where a 17-pound gold nugget was discovered in 1799 and kicked off the gold rush in North Carolina. After ceasing mining activities, it became a state historic site and popular attraction.

芦苇金矿 is the site of the first documented gold discovery in the state.  Gold panning ends in October, but the mine is still open for guided tours. 的 30-一分钟 tours explore portions of the underground tunnels and highlight the history of the mine. 的 grounds also have walking trails and mining equipment on display for guests to enjoy.

Book the local bed and breakfast and check in after your day at 芦苇金矿. 《山客栈. 宜人，走一小段路去 73 & Main, a textile mill-turned-neighborhood restaurant.

的 menu here also features farm-to-table ingredients and even incorporates a locally made spirit into select dishes. 镇上的波旁威士忌 南方格蕾丝酿酒厂 is made just 一分钟s from the restaurant, and you’ll find it infused in 73 & Main menu items like the Baby Back Ribs and Hand Breaded Boneless Chicken Wings.

安顿下来过夜 芒特普莱森特旅馆. 大约建于1920年, this stunning home is on the National Register of Historic Places and provides guest the most welcoming experience. End your night around the fire circle, and rest up for another exciting day ahead.

After indulging in the homemade breakfast included with your stay, hit the trail! 的 布法罗溪保护区小径 在太. 愉快的 is a natural surface trail ideal for biking.

的 two-mile trail winds though a restored Piedmont oak savanna and runs alongside farm fields before reaching the bluff above Adams Creek. Buffalo Creek Preserve is part of a 393-acre protected preserve that includes several streams, 池塘及湿地.

当你的户外探险结束时, 计划一顿美味的午餐, spend time browsing at the area’s antique malls and boutiques, 或者享受 在室内 在你离开之前.

Winter is an extraordinary season to experience Cabarrus County, 而且这里从不缺少乐趣, 室内和室外!