Guidebook for Statesville

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Guidebook for Statesville

Parks & Nature

The hiking trail at Mac Anderson is a heavily wooded, beautiful and very close to downtown. Free to use.
Mac Anderson Park
433 N Race St
The hiking trail at Mac Anderson is a heavily wooded, beautiful and very close to downtown. Free to use.
Check out their website for details on free community events. Easy hiking/walking trail of approximately 6 miles with multiple on/off points.
Iredell County Parks & Recreation
Check out their website for details on free community events. Easy hiking/walking trail of approximately 6 miles with multiple on/off points.

Live Music, Arts and Culture

See Downtown Events category below for more details. Live music downtown at up to 8 different venues 3-4 nights a week. Friday is the busiest night. - Friday After Five - Free once monthly May - September - Piedmont Folkways - Free event held about 40 Wednesday's a year with musicians from all over the US. Event held across the street at the Clock Tower. - Singers and Songbirds - Ticketed 3-day event twice a year with up to 30 performers. Located at various downtown locations. - Award winning musicians perform several times a year at the Old Jail (ticketed events). - Hops and Harmony - Dozens of beer samplings and multiple live music offerings.
The Ben Long fresco is one-of-a-kind. Must see in person to really appreciate the talent it took to create such a work of art.
Statesville Civic Center
300 S Center St
The Ben Long fresco is one-of-a-kind. Must see in person to really appreciate the talent it took to create such a work of art.
Located in the Old Jail, the Iredell Arts Council is a cornerstone of the Statesville arts community. Frequently changing art exhibits, showcases for local artists and award winning musicians keep the Old Jail hopping! Home base for the Singers and Songbirds bi-annual festival.
Iredell Arts Council
Located in the Old Jail, the Iredell Arts Council is a cornerstone of the Statesville arts community. Frequently changing art exhibits, showcases for local artists and award winning musicians keep the Old Jail hopping! Home base for the Singers and Songbirds bi-annual festival.
The 2023 Full Bloom Film Festival features 42 films of varying types and lengths from all over the world. Held over a 3 day period from September 7-9, this is a must attend event!
Full Bloom Film Festival
The 2023 Full Bloom Film Festival features 42 films of varying types and lengths from all over the world. Held over a 3 day period from September 7-9, this is a must attend event!
Do you love a challenge? Key to Escape is a top 100 Internationally ranked escape room event featuring two different rooms, Redemption and Under Pressure. Soon to come is The Wizard of Oz room.
Key to Escape
150 E Sharpe St
Do you love a challenge? Key to Escape is a top 100 Internationally ranked escape room event featuring two different rooms, Redemption and Under Pressure. Soon to come is The Wizard of Oz room.
Public Art Park located at the corner of Center and Tradd Streets. Art sculptures located all over downtown.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Downtown Statesville
112 S Center St
9 recommandé par les habitants
Public Art Park located at the corner of Center and Tradd Streets. Art sculptures located all over downtown.
Red Buffalo Brewery back door is just across the back courtyard down the alley. Owner Joe is a huge community supporter. Live music every Friday and Saturday.
Red Buffalo Brewing Company
Red Buffalo Brewery back door is just across the back courtyard down the alley. Owner Joe is a huge community supporter. Live music every Friday and Saturday.

Downtown Events

Friday After Five - Held monthly 5 times a year during the warm weather months. Live free entertainment, food trucks and local vendors. Second Saturday - Held monthly on the second Saturday of every month during warm weather months. Free live entertainment, food trucks and local vendors. Family friendly with activities for kids. Full Bloom Film Festival - 3-day ticketed event with dozens of films from all over the world. A must attend for those who love culture and art. Singers and Songbirds - 4-day ticketed event featuring songwriters and singers from all over the US. A must for music lovers! Hops and Harmony - Annual ticketed event featuring dozens of craft beer vendors. Wine Walk - Twice annual ticketed event featuring tastings of dozens of wines, most local NC wines. Art Crawl - Twice annual free event featuring artists and specialty crafts from our local area.
Live Music, Arts and Culture Live music downtown at up to 8 different venues 3-4 nights a week. Friday is the busiest night. - Friday After Five - Free once monthly May - September - Piedmont Folkways - Free event held about 40 Wednesday's a year with musicians from all over the US. Event held across the street at the Clock Tower. - Singers and Songbirds - Ticketed 3-day event twice a year with up to 30 performers. Located at various downtown locations. - Award winning musicians perform several times a year at the Old Jail (ticketed events). - Hops and Harmony - Dozens of beer samplings and multiple live music offerings.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Downtown Statesville
112 S Center St
9 recommandé par les habitants
Live Music, Arts and Culture Live music downtown at up to 8 different venues 3-4 nights a week. Friday is the busiest night. - Friday After Five - Free once monthly May - September - Piedmont Folkways - Free event held about 40 Wednesday's a year with musicians from all over the US. Event held across the street at the Clock Tower. - Singers and Songbirds - Ticketed 3-day event twice a year with up to 30 performers. Located at various downtown locations. - Award winning musicians perform several times a year at the Old Jail (ticketed events). - Hops and Harmony - Dozens of beer samplings and multiple live music offerings.

Food scene

Bristol Cafe has a Charleston influence and attracts foodies from all over the US. Only open for brunch Thursday through Sunday.
The Bristol Cafe & Catering
110 Court St
Bristol Cafe has a Charleston influence and attracts foodies from all over the US. Only open for brunch Thursday through Sunday.
Located just 3 doors down, they specialize in burgers and fresh, hand-breaded chicken tenders. Locally owned and operated. Outdoor seating available.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Broad Street Burger Co
111 E Broad St
7 recommandé par les habitants
Located just 3 doors down, they specialize in burgers and fresh, hand-breaded chicken tenders. Locally owned and operated. Outdoor seating available.
Only 2 doors down on the corner, Grouchos offers fast and healthy sandwiches and salads. Their sweet tea is famous.
Groucho's Deli
101 E Broad St
Only 2 doors down on the corner, Grouchos offers fast and healthy sandwiches and salads. Their sweet tea is famous.
This is our favorite! Chef John offers upscale unique American style dishes with a daily special. Locally owned and operated. Outdoor dining available.
220 Cafe
220 S Center St
This is our favorite! Chef John offers upscale unique American style dishes with a daily special. Locally owned and operated. Outdoor dining available.
A great meeting place with locally roasted coffee. Doubles as a wine store. Locally owned and operated.
Lake Mountain Coffee
A great meeting place with locally roasted coffee. Doubles as a wine store. Locally owned and operated.
Tex-Mex influenced also with a wide varied unique pizzas. Locally owned and operated. Outdoor seating available.
Smokin' Southern Cantina
Tex-Mex influenced also with a wide varied unique pizzas. Locally owned and operated. Outdoor seating available.
Pub type atmosphere with sandwiches and wraps. Locally owned and operated. Outdoor seating available.
D'Laney's
114 W Broad St
Pub type atmosphere with sandwiches and wraps. Locally owned and operated. Outdoor seating available.
Fresh Italian food prepared by chef and owner Alex. Locally owned and operated.
Mezzaluna II
115 S Center St
Fresh Italian food prepared by chef and owner Alex. Locally owned and operated.
Made to order sandwiches and subs. Locally owned and operated.
Sub Express
Made to order sandwiches and subs. Locally owned and operated.
Offering ice cream and fresh baked goods. Bagels every Saturday. Locally owner and operated. Outdoor seating available.
Andrea's Ice Cream & Sweet Shop
Offering ice cream and fresh baked goods. Bagels every Saturday. Locally owner and operated. Outdoor seating available.
Upscale dining with a wide variety of American food. Locally owned and operated. Limited outdoor seating.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Twisted Oak American Bar & Grill
121 N Center St
11 recommandé par les habitants
Upscale dining with a wide variety of American food. Locally owned and operated. Limited outdoor seating.
Classic Italian food with a wide variety of offerings. Locally owned and operated. Outdoor seats available.
Pasta Amore
Classic Italian food with a wide variety of offerings. Locally owned and operated. Outdoor seats available.
A wide variety of freshly made Chinese food. Locally owned and operated.
Peking Chinese Kitchen
A wide variety of freshly made Chinese food. Locally owned and operated.
Freshly made Mediterranean and Greek influenced dishes. Locally owned and operated.
Spice Village - Mediterranean Cuisine
Freshly made Mediterranean and Greek influenced dishes. Locally owned and operated.
Specializing in Gelato, gourmet baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. Locally owned and operated.
The Gondolier
Specializing in Gelato, gourmet baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. Locally owned and operated.