Mooresville Travel Guide

Mooresville NC is located in the southern part of the state in Iredell County and it is only 25 miles away from Charlotte. Mooresville is best know for being the home to NASCAR racing which brings lots of people to town year after year. Mooresville is also home to the headquarters of Lowe’s Companies which employs thousands of people. The area of Mooresville was settled in the mid-1700s when Irish, German and English settlers looked for a new area to live. These families established large farms and soon it started to became a village. In 1856 the railways reached the village and it soon started to incorporate into a large town. Now the town has grown into a large city where there is a lot to do and even more to explore. Beautiful Lake Norman is a popular travel destination among locals who live in this area but it is much loved by visitors too.

Things to Do in Mooresville

Mooresville is a fun town to visit because there are lot of programs, things to do, tours to check out, and landmarks to see. Get ready for an awesome vacation which is full of fun, laughter, and adventure! Of the most visited places in Mooresville is the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame. The museum houses about 50 different and unique cars from various eras and fields. Even if you are not a huge racing fan this is a good museum where you can explore and learn about the different years and types. Additionally, the Memory Lane Museum is a superb spot to check out and learn about racing.

Moreover, there are even more racing and car museums in Mooresville. Check out the JR Motorsports museum where you can arrange free tours of the ‘behind the scenes’ as well. However, if you want to see another side of Mooresville, not just the racing cars, visit the Lazy 5 Ranch, which is a drive-through safari. You can spend as many hours here as you like and appreciate the beauty of nature. Furthermore, for a lovely stay on the beach where you can relax and soak up the sun, visit Jetton Park or any other beaches of Lake Normal. The nice red sands and the clear water will be your favorite right away!

Best Places to Stay in Mooresville

The best areas to stay during your holiday at Mooresville are the westernmost points of the town where there are lots of amenities, vacation home rentals, stores, a golf course, restaurants, bars, and landmarks. Vacation rentals in Mooresville are popular and you can find many different types of great vacation homes such as cozy cottage rentals, luxury houses, and large condos. Many people choose to stay in a home on Lake Normal because nothing beats a beautiful beach house. Lake Normal vacation rentals are also available and many of these perfect vacation rentals are pet-friendly, have a hot tub and feature full kitchens and much more. Browse the many listings and find the perfect one for your needs.

Best Time to Visit Mooresville

The summers are hot, humid and muggy in Mooresville, and the winters are wet and very cold. From May until the end of September the average temperature is 82 degrees, with an occasional 90 degrees in July. In the rest of the year the temperature drops below 60 degrees and in January it can be as colt as 30 degrees. The best time to visit Mooresville is August or September when you can enjoy the warm weather and lots of sunshine. From January until July you can expect a lot of rainfall so if you hope to stay dry, travel between July and January.