Lake Norman
Lake Norman is the largest man-made fresh water lake in North Carolina. Dating back to 1959, it comes with its own monster legend of Normie the Lake Norman Monster. Many towns fall into what is known as the "The Lake Norman Area" including Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, & Denver.
Huntersville
Huntersville is located just north of Charlotte and is in Mecklenburg County. Huntersville is a large surburban town ranked 15th for the largest municipality in North Carolina.
Area: 41.55 mi²
Population: 61,839 (2021)
Median Age: 38.5
Attractions: Discovery Place Kids, Frankies, Carolina Raptor Center, Latta Place, Historic Rural Hill, Birkdale Village
Cornelius
Cornelius is also in Mecklenburg County and is located above Huntersville. It was established in 1905 and has 54 miles of shorelline.
Area: 13.12 mi²
Population: 31,650 (2021)
Median Age: 43
Attractions: Carolina Renaissance Festival, Ramsey Creek Park, Urban Air Trampoline Adventure Park, Lake Norman
Davidson
Davidson is another suburb of Charlotte located in the North. It is a Southern college town that is proud to be pedestrian and bike friendly.
Area: 6.59 mi²
Population: 15,132 (2021)
Median Age: 38.3
Attractions: Downtown Davidson, Lake Norman, Davidson Community Players, Christmas in Davidson
Denver
Denver is located on the West side of Lake Norman and is mainly in Lincoln County but parts can be found in Catawba County. Denver is full of small town charm and is convently located because you have access to Charlotte, Newton, Huntersville and Lake Norman.
Area: 5.93 mi²
Population: 2,964 (2022)
Median Age: 45.4
Attractions: Denver Escapes, Lake Norman, Rock Springs Nature Preserve
