2008 Official Visitors Guide to Cabarrus, North Carolina

HISTORIC SITES Concord Museum. Originally a Confederate museum, the museum now houses artifacts related to the community at home and at work, including memorabilia from those who served in our country’s various wars up to the present. Library available for historical and genealogical research. 11 Union Street South. Hours: Open Tues. and Thurs., 11 am-2 pm. 704-782-3688. SPOTLIGHT ON Visit www.concorddowntown.com for a full listing of Downtown Concord Businesses and Attractions. Cabarrus Creamery. Enjoy 25 ﬂavors of homemade ice cream at this historic creamery in Historic Downtown Concord. This old-fashioned, homemade ice cream shop is known for its unique ﬂavors and generous servings. Hours: Open Mon.-Fri.,10 am-10 pm, Sat. 11 am-9 pm, Sun. 1 pm-10 pm. 21 Union Street South, Concord. 704-784-1923. Two Leaves & A Bud. Enjoy a cup of specialty tea with sandwiches, soup, salad and dessert at this extraordinary tea shop. Two Leaves & A Bud specializes in ﬁ ne teas and offers over 100 varieties. 11 Union Street South, Suite 100. 704-788-8327. Sweet Pea Café & Natural Harvest Food Store. The Café is the region’s only organic vegetarian restaurant, with a great menu, daily specials, organic beers on tap and organic wines by the glass or bottle. The Store offers organic groceries and produce, local soaps, bulk foods, organic coffee, natural products, organic beer and wine. 16 Union Street South, Concord. 704-795-5500. Open Door General Store. The Open Door General Store is a fun and unique gift, food and accessory shop located in the heart of Historic Downtown Concord. In addition to many local and regional items, they also carry NC wines. 9 Union Street North, Concord. 704-782-7797. www.opendoorgeneralstore.com Blue Ridge Healing Arts Academy. Stop in for a professional and relaxing massage, facial, body wrap, or other relaxation therapy. 9 Union Street, North, Suite 300, Concord. 704-795-7478. www.blueridgehealingarts.com The Bead Lady of Union Street houses over 3,100 square feet of beads and jewelry items from around the world. This unique shop offers jewelry workshops where participants create one-of-a-kind jewelry items. Custom jewelry pieces are available for purchase in their showroom. Open Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat. 9:30am-5:00pm, Closed Sunday. 1 Union Street N., Concord. 704-782-5699. www.thebeadlady.us 20 Union Street Historic Districts. The Union Street residential neighborhoods just north and south of Downtown Concord both qualify as Historic Districts on the National Register. The spectacular development of the Cabarrus textile industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries led to construction of many substantial, well-detailed residences for mill executives and for the merchant and professional classes of the county. Most of this construction took place in Concord, the principal center of industry, commerce and ﬁnance. Today, Concord retains one of the largest and best collections of domestic architecture in North Carolina from this period. Memorial Garden. This three-acre 1804 garden is restored to its full glory. A walk through the garden leads past an ancient stone foundation ﬂanked with stone resting benches. Spring brings beds of pansies, hyacinths, daﬀodils, azaleas and 14,000 tulips to the garden. In summer, brilliant annuals shine throughout. Year-round the garden boasts enormous oaks, magnolias, dogwoods, roses and twisted crepe myrtles. Free Admission. Mon.-Sat., 9 am-4 pm, Sun., 1-5:30 pm. 36 Spring Street, Concord. 704-786-8009. Concord Historic Walking Tour. A self-guided walking tour is available at www.concorddowntown.com (click on Attractions), at the Cabarrus County Visitors Center (see page 4), or the Concord Downtown Development Corp. oﬃce at 30 Cabarrus Avenue West., Concord (call ahead). 704-784-4208. Memorial Gardens V is it ou r webs it e a t www.vis it c a ba r r u s . c om http://www.concorddowntown.com http://www.opendoorgeneralstore.com http://www.blueridgehealingarts.com http://www.concorddowntown.com http://www.thebeadlady.us http://www.visitcabarrus.com

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Getting Here Bed & Breakfast Inns Campgrounds & RV Parks Hotels Dining Concord Mills Historic Downtown Concord Kannapolis 600 Racing Backing Up Classics Museum Sam Bass Gallery Concord Motorsport Park Curb Museum of Motorsports & Music Hendrick Motorsports Museum Lowe’s Motor Speedway NASCAR SpeedPark Racing & Driving Experiences Roush Racing Museum Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Golf Courses Parks Professional Sports Reed Gold Mine More Historic Sites Quick Trips

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