Lake Norman is located just north of Charlotte and is the largest manmade lake in North Carolina. With 520 miles of shoreline and activities such as water skiing, paddle boarding, fishing and sailing, this beautiful lake is Charlotte's own water playground. No boat? No problem. Follow the link to Visitlakenorman.org for a list of boat and jet ski rental companies. 


There are many waterfront restaurants and bars with boat parking. Check out this list of a few local favorites.
Lake Norman also offers a variety of dinner cruises for any occasion. For a list of USA Today's recommended companies, click here.