'''Concord'''[http://www.visitcabarrus.com] is a town in North Carolina, just north of Charlotte.

Get in

  • From Interstate 85 North in North Carolina, exits 49-58.
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport [http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Airport/Home.htm]
  • Concord Regional Airport [http://www.ci.concord.nc.us/airport_0.asp]
  • Get around

  • Concord Kannapolis Area Transit [http://www.ckrider.com]
  • See

  • '''Concord Memorial Garden''', Spring Street, [http://www.memorialgarden.info/]. M-Sa 9AM-5PM (4PM Dec - Feb), Su 1PM-5:30PM.
  • '''Lowe's Motor Speedway''', 5555 Concord Pkwy South, ''+1'' 704-455-3200, [http://www.lowesmotorspeedway.com]. Home of near-constant racing events including NASCAR's All-Star race and the Coca-Cola 600. Occasional home of concerts and other special events. Among other special attractions, includes the opportunity to drive around the track or attend racing school.
  • '''Frank Liske Park''', [http://www.co.cabarrus.nc.us/Parks/FrankLiske/frankliskepark.html]. On 230 acres with a 10-acre lake for fishing and paddleboats. Also miniature golf, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, fitness trail, walking trails, sports fields and playgrounds.
  • '''Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates''', [http://chipganassiracing.com/].
  • '''Hendrick Motorsports''', [http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com].
  • '''Roush Racing''', [http://www.roushracing.com/].
  • Do

  • '''Lowe's Motor Speedway''', 5555 Concord Pkwy South, ''+1'' 704-455-3200, [http://www.lowesmotorspeedway.com]. Home of near-constant racing events including NASCAR's All-Star race and the Coca-Cola 600. Occasional home of concerts and other special events. Among other special attractions, includes the opportunity to drive around the track or attend racing school.
  • '''Frank Liske Park''', [http://www.co.cabarrus.nc.us/Parks/FrankLiske/frankliskepark.html]. On 230 acres with a 10-acre lake for fishing and paddleboats. Also miniature golf, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, fitness trail, walking trails, sports fields and playgrounds.
  • '''Ganassi Racing''', [http://chipganassiracing.com/].
  • '''Hendrick Motorsports''', [http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com].
  • '''Roush Racing''', [http://www.roushracing.com/].
  • '''NASCAR Speedpark''', [http://www.nascarspeedpark.com/].
  • '''Dave & Busters''', [http://www.daveandbusters.com/].
  • Buy

  • '''Concord Mills''', [http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=1239].
  • '''Afton Village Shops''', [http://www.aftonvillageshops.com].
  • '''Historic Concord Business District''', [http://www.concorddowntown.com].
  • '''Carolina Mall''', [http://www.carolinamall.com].
  • '''Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World''', 8181 Concord Mills Blvd., ''+1'' 704-979-2200, [http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Shop_10151_-1_10001].
  • '''Natural Harvest Food Store, 20 Union St. S. 704-795-5500 [http://www.naturalharvestfood.com]
  • Eat

  • '''Dave & Busters''', [http://www.daveandbusters.com/]
  • '''The Little Dooey Blues & BBQ''', [http://www.thelittledooey.com/]
  • '''Cabarrus Creamery''', 21 Union St. So., ''+1'' 704-784-1923
  • '''Chef's Choice''', 11 Union St. So. Ste. 103, ''+1'' 704-792-2433
  • '''Dragon Palace''', 76 Spring St. SW, ''+1'' 704-785-8888
  • '''Ellie's Coffee Shoppe''', 37 1-B Union Street So., ''+1'' 704-788-1513
  • '''Emma's Carolina Cuisine & Spirits''', 11 Union St. So. #108, ''+1'' 704-788-1098
  • '''T & J's Deli & Sports Bar''', 30 Church St. So., ''+1'' 704-784-3414
  • '''The Fatt Lady''', 42-B Union Street South, ''+1'' 704-786-3288.
  • '''The Ibis Restaurant & Catering''', 87 McCachern Blvd., ''+1'' 704-793-4244
  • '''The Sweet Pea Cafe''', 16 Union Street South, ''+1'' 704-795-5500
  • '''Two Leaves & A Bud, Inc.''', 11 Church Street So. #100, ''+1'' 704-788-8327
  • '''Union Street Bistro''', 49 Union St. So., ''+1'' 704-795-4902
  • '''What A Burger''', 34 Church St. So., ''+1'' 704-786-1618
  • '''R&R Barbeque''', 755 Pitts School Rd. NW, ''+1'' 704-786-1123 [http://www.rrbbq.net/]
  • '''E. Noodles & Company''', an Asian Bistro, 360 Exchange St. NW [http://www.enoodlesmb.com]
  • '''The Gateway To Athens''', A Greek Restaurant, 360 Exchange St. NW, ''+1'' 704-788-2174, [http://www.thegatewaytoathens.com].
  • '''Java Jack's Cafe''', 5391 Village Drive, ''+1'' 704-792-2800
  • Troutman Barbecue. 388 Warren Coleman Blvd. 04-786-9714. am-9 pm. owest in town. 0 yrs. Greatest barbecue in the area!

    Drink

  • '''The Little Dooey Blues & BBQ''', [http://www.thelittledooey.com/].
  • Sleep

  • Embassy Suites. 400 John Q. Hammonds Dr, Concord, NC 28027. xit 49 off I85, South 1 mile. -800-5607782. ttp://www.embassysuitesconcord.com/. Free breakfast buffet, indoor pool, golf.

    Hotels and motels

  • '''America's Best Value Inn''', 2451 Kannapolis Hwy, ''+1'' 704-788-8550 (''toll free: 1-888-315-2378'').
  • '''Days Inn''', 5125 Davidson Highway, ''+1'' 704-786-9121 (''toll free: 1-800-329-7466''), [http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=06394&brandInfo=DI].
  • '''Hampton Inn & Suites''', 9850 Weddington Road, ''+1'' 704-979-5600 (''toll free: 1-800-426-7866''), [http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CLTKGHX].
  • '''Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites''', 7772 Gateway Lane NW (''Exit 49''), ''+1'' 704-979-7900 (''toll free: 1-800-Holiday''), [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/cncnc?irs=null&_requestid=226941].
  • '''Sleep Inn & Suites''', 7821 Gateway Lane, ''+1'' 704-979-8800 (''toll free: 1-877-888-0526''), [http://www.hgmhotels.com/].
  • '''Springhill Suites''', 7811 Gateway Lane, ''+1'' 704-979-2500 (''toll free: 1-888-287-9400''), [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/clthc-springhill-suites-charlotte-concord-mills-speedway/].
  • '''Suburban Extended Stay Hotel''', 7725 Sossaman Lane, ''+1'' 704-979-5555, [http://www.suburbanhotels.com/hotel-concord-north_carolina-NC536].
  • Camping

  • '''Lowe's Motor Speedway''', ''+1'' 704-455-4445 (''e-mail: camping@lowesmotorspeedway.com''), [http://www.lowesmotorspeedway.com/tickets/camping/]. Offers a variety of camping options from tents through RV hookups.
  • Get out