Welcome to Cabarrus County - The Racing Side of Charlotte.

This is NASCAR Country, so it's no surprise that our attractions range to the EXTREME. Experience the Legend on a self-guided tour of Dale Earnhardt's hometown.

FAST CARS - Lowe's Motor Speedway, the superspeedway most drivers call home, hosts major race weeks in May and October. All year, visitors tour race shops and motorsports museums and thrill to drive and ride experiences, simulated stock car racing and NASCAR-themed amusement parks. April through October, race fans enjoy weekly racing series for stock cars, Legends and Bandoleros. Dale Earnhardt fans pay their respects at the Dale Earnhardt Tribute Center in Kannapolis, his hometown.

WORLD CLASS SHOPPING - Concord Mills is North Carolina's most popular visitor attraction and offers a mega-shopping experience unparalleled in the Carolinas. Colonial style Cannon Village, Historic Downtown Concord and Carolina Mall offer a wide range of shopping opportunities as well.

FIRST GOLD DISCOVERY IN THE U.S. - Gold was discovered back in 1799 at Reed Gold Mine. Today, visitors tour the museum and tour underground tunnels, pan for gold and watch an ore-crushing stamp mill in action.

Located 15 minutes north of Charlotte and Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, Cabarrus County is easily accessible by Interstates 85 and 77 and a half hour south of Interstate 40.