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Kannapolis

Kannapolis is a town in Cabarrus district, North Carolina, United States of about 46,144 people. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit: 43 parks, 48 forts & heritage and 37 churches. The must-see places are Lake Lynn Dam, Carolina Renaissance Festival and Thyatira Presbyterian Church.

35.4874° N, 80.6217° WPop. 46,144

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Within 30 km62 places
Within 50 km202
Must-see84
Notable164
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kannapolis

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:17 pm

121 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kannapolis
  2. Lake Concord Damdam · 45 min
  3. Lake Lynn Damdam · 45 min
  4. Grace-Lower Stone Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Thyatira Presbyterian Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Carolina Renaissance Festivalpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Kannapolis
Today’s loopKannapolisStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kannapolis?

Lake Lynn Dam (dam, about 16 km), Carolina Renaissance Festival (park, about 19 km), Curb Records & Motorsports (museum, about 1 km), Thyatira Presbyterian Church (church, about 23 km), Grace-Lower Stone Church (church, about 23 km), Lake Concord Dam (dam, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kannapolis?

202 places on Spotwander: 43 parks, 48 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 museums.

Which is the nearest park to Kannapolis?

Beverly Hills Neighborhood Park, about 8 km by road; Carolina Renaissance Festival (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kannapolis?

Edgewood Historic District, about 11 km by road; North Union Historic District (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kannapolis?

Start in Kannapolis, visit Lake Concord Dam, then Lake Lynn Dam, then Grace-Lower Stone Church, then Thyatira Presbyterian Church, then Carolina Renaissance Festival, and drive back — about 121 km by road in all.