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From great shopping and dining to thrilling motorsports events, we’ve got it all. You can even learn about the deep-rooted history in our region through museums, landmarks, and self-guided tours. And when it’s time to cool your heels, consider unwinding at our tranquil retreats or wineries throughout the county.
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In Cabarrus County you’ll find nearly 30 hotels and more than 2,700 rooms, including hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, campgrounds, RV parks, and rental homes. As one of the fastest-growing destinations, we feature accommodations at nearly every style and price point.
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Visitors will have no problem finding places to eat in Cabarrus County. We have a diverse restaurant scene with more than 75 locally owned and operated spots to grab some grub in Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Midland and Mount Pleasant.
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Cabarrus County has an unequaled concentration of motorsports attractions, making us a true destination for all race fans. Nicknamed Speed City USA, Concord is home to Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway, The Dirt Track and top NASCAR race shops including Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Fenway Racing and Chip Ganassi Racing.
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Cabarrus County is located just 20 minutes north of Charlotte, North Carolina. Comprised of Kannapolis, Midland, Mount Pleasant, Concord and Harrisburg, N.C. We are home to Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway, The Dirt Track, and 90 percent of the race teams in the area, truly making us “Where Racing Lives.”
About CabarrusMarch 14, 2017
America’s first documented discovery of gold happened right here in Midland, North Carolina.
In 1779, 12-year-old Conrad Reed discovered a 17-pound gold nugget in Little Meadow Creek. After using it as a doorstop for three years, Conrad’s father John Reed sold the nugget to a jeweler in Fayetteville for $3.50, worth about one week’s work in that time. Mr. Reed later learned the nugget’s true value amounted to almost one thousand times more than his selling price.
Reed began to look for more gold in his creek, and his neighbors expanded the search to their own creeks starting the nation’s first gold rush. For 20 years, miners sifted through sand and gravel along North Carolina’s streams and rivers. The estimated value of gold recovered reached more than one million dollars per year. North Carolina led the nation in gold production until 1848, the start of the great rush to California.
Visitors can experience the mine’s history by panning for gold (April through October), exploring restored portions of underground tunnels and viewing exhibits of gold and historic mining equipment.
Reed Gold Mine is an historic site for all ages and celebrated 40 years in 2017. As one of the state’s most unique attractions, Reed Gold Mine has welcomed over 2,000,000 visitors since opening in 1977.
Ready to experience Reed Gold Mine firsthand?
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