Boozy Autumn Festivities

Boozy Autumn Festivities

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’...
5 Best Spots for Waterfront Dining on Lake Norman

5 Best Spots for Waterfront Dining on Lake Norman

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...
10 Best Wine Bars Around Lake Norman (2023)

10 Best Wine Bars Around Lake Norman (2023)

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...
5 Best Lake Norman Bike Shops (2023)

5 Best Lake Norman Bike Shops (2023)

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,...
Lake Norman State Park

Lake Norman State Park

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...