2008 Official Visitors Guide to Cabarrus, North Carolina

CONCORD MILLS. World-class shopping at North Carolina’s most popular visitor attraction with over 200 stores, including manufacturer and retail outlets, off-price retailers, and unique specialty stores. A festive food court, theme restaurants, 24-screen AMC theatre and interactive retailers are all part of the shopping adventure. See pages 17-18. Cabarrus Highlights LOWE’S MOTOR SPEEDWAY. “Feel the Thrill Tour” takes visitors behind the scenes at the legendary superspeedway most NASCAR drivers call home. The tour includes an 85 mph ride around the track in a climate-controlled van, a visit to pit road and the SPRINT Cup and Busch Series garages and victory circle where the greatest drivers of all time have celebrated their victories. See page 11-12. NASCAR RACE SHOPS. Most NASCAR race shops are in Cabarrus County or very nearby; in fact, over 90% are within an hour’s drive. A tour of race shops takes visitors behind the scenes to see where the cars are built and the pit crews train. They may even catch a glimpse of their favorite driver for an autograph or handshake. See the centerfold pull-out map of race shops. REED GOLD MINE. The 17-pound gold rock discovered by 14-year-old Conrad Reed in 1799 s became the nation’s ﬁ rst documented gold ﬁ nd. His father originally sold the “rock” for $3.50 before learning it was gold. Today, Reed Gold Mine is a State Historic Site where visitors tour the museum and underground tunnels, watch an ore-grinding stamp mill in action and even pan for gold. See page 25. �� GOLF. Cabarrus County is home to several scenic and challenging public golf courses with readily available tee-times and affordable greens fees. The area’s gently rolling terrain, lovely woodlands, natural wetlands, dramatic views and moderate climate year-round make for great golf. See page 15. http://www.concordmills.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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