Things to Do

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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Places to Stay

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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Places to Eat

Visitors will have no problem finding places to eat in Cabarrus County. We have a diverse restaurant scene with more than 45 locally owned and operated spots to grab some grub in Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Midland and Mount Pleasant.

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motorsports

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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about cabarrus

Cabarrus County is located just 20 minutes north of Charlotte, North Carolina. We are comprised of Kannapolis, Midland, Mount Pleasant, Concord and Harrisburg, N.C., and are known as Where Racing Lives, as we are the birthplace of NASCAR and home to 90 percent of race team shops.

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North American Grappling Association Tournament

Name: North American Grappling Association Tournament
Start: 2017-11-11T05:00:00+00:00
End: 2017-11-12T04:59:59+00:00
Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

November 11, All day

Cost:

The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) is the world’s largest mixed grappling tournament circuit with over 500,000 competitors worldwide. On Saturday, November 4, 2017, NAGA returns to Concord, NC for the NAGA North Carolina Grappling Championship No-Gi & Gi tournament. Come as an individual or as a team to compete.