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Outdoor activities abound in Statesville. Mountain biking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, hot air ballooning, gem mining, strolling through the park, picnicking by the duck pond…these and many more activities are waiting for you in Statesville.
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Lake Norman State Park 704-528-6350
I-77, Exit 42 (Hwy 21 North) – 159 Inland Sea Lane, Troutman
Camping, boating, mountain bike course, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking trails, nature programs. http://www.ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/lano/home.html
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Hiddenite Gems/Emerald Hollow 828-632-3394
I-40, Exit 148 West on Hwy 90 to Sulphur Springs Road
Sluicing for gems and minerals, mining of the open face of East Ridge, restrooms, picnic area http://www.co.alexander.nc.us/tourism/gem_mining.htm
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Town of Love Valley 704-592-7451
I-40, Exit 150 – Hwy 115 North approximately 15 miles
169 Henry Martin Trail, Love Valley
“Old Western Resort” town, camping, horse rental, over 800 miles of horse riding trails, rodeo http://www.lovevalley.com
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KOA Kampground 704-873-5660 / 800-KOA 0533 (800-562-0533)
I-77, Exit 45
Camping some with full hook ups, “kabins” with air conditioning, pool, playground, store, gameroom, dumping station. http://www.koa.com/where/nc/33157.htm
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Iredell Museum of Arts and Heritage Walking Trail 704-873-4734
1335 Museum Road near the Homestead Cabins http://www.iredellmuseum.com
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| City of Statesville – Recreation and Parks Facilities 704-878-3429 |
Lakewood Park I-40, Exit 150 South on Center Street to Hartness Road
3 picnic shelters with charcoal grills available for reservation, restrooms, playground, duck pond, paved hiking trail, horseshoe courts
Caldwell Park I-77, Exit 50 West on Broad Street
1 picnic shelter with charcoal grill available for reservation, restrooms, playground, asphalt and clay tennis courts
Mac Anderson Park I-40, Exit 150 South on Center Street to Race Street
2 miles of walking trails with exercise stations, restrooms
Andrews Natural Area/ASMO Greenway I-77, Exit 49-B North on Salisbury Road
Newtonville Greenway I-40, Exit 150 South on Center Street to Race Street
Garfield Recreation Center Outdoor Pool I-77, Exit 49-B North on Salisbury Road to Garfield Street. Summer Only.
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Cool Spring Center 704-872-7761
Ropes course, team building, group facilitation http://www.coolspring.com
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Iredell County Recreation Department 704-878-3103
Administrative Office on Court Street - I-40, Exit 150 (Center Street/Hwy 115 South or I-77, Exit 49-A (Hwy 70 West to Hwy 21/115 North)
Various leagues, activities, outdoor education center, ropes course, summer camps http://www.co.iredell.nc.us/Departments/Recreation/athletics.asp
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