by Abigail Smathers | Sep 28, 2021
Settling down for a beverage is a pleasure no matter the time of year, but as the leaves take on a new Autumn hue, so too do our favorite drinks. Traditions like Oktoberfest and grape-stomping festivals have become synonymous with fall to the point where many folks’...
by Abigail Smathers | Sep 19, 2021
A great Lake Norman waterfront dining experience isn’t just about the food. Sure, the fare has to be delicious—that’s a given. Appealing presentation is another vital component, and we’d be lying if we said we didn’t enjoy taking a deep, glorious whiff when the plates...
by Abigail Smathers | Sep 6, 2021
By the mid-1900’s, the American South had become a bustling hub for the textile industry. The vast majority of the region was populated by company-owned mill villages, which employed thousands of proud labormen and their families. As a pioneer of synthetic fabrics,...
by The Best of LKN | Aug 29, 2021
Sponsored by Discover Lake Norman Updated: June, 2023 While craft beer breweries proliferate throughout the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas, wine lovers may wonder, “What about us?” Well, we’ve done the leg work and compiled the definitive list of the best wine bars...
by The Best of LKN | Jul 20, 2021
Main Photo Credit: Jon Beyerle, On Camber Creative @on_camber_creative Sponsored by DiscoverLKN.com – Lake Norman’s Concierge. Are you looking for the best Lake Norman bike shops? Here at The Best of LKN, we love cycling. Mountain, road, recumbent,...
by Abigail Smathers | Jun 29, 2021
It’s no secret that we here at The Best of LKN blog love to report on the area’s cuisine. Seriously, we could talk about food all day, every day. Something you may not know is that we also love outdoor activities—hiking, camping, biking, swimming—you name it! After...