Kannapolis, NC is a charming little town of Cabarrus that recently underwent a major renovation. With its charming pedestrianized downtown and stunning scenery, including the NC Music Hall of Fame, there are so many things to do in Kannapolis!
Browse the boutiques, enjoy good food and local delicacies, and sit down for a while with an NC coffee or beer.
Understand the history of the city
Even if you are not a history buff, one of the first things to do in Kannapolis is to understand its background.
The city was founded in 1908 by JW Cannon, the owner of Cannon Manufacturing. The company later became the largest manufacturer of bed linen and towels. Many of the buildings in Kannapolis were built as textile factories and housing for workers.
You can learn more about the history of the city by purchasing Kannapolis: A Pictorial History at the City Hall.  

Dale Trail
The Dale Trail was created by the Kannapolis community to honor and commemorate their hometown hero Dale Earnhardt Sr. The trail includes over 15 stops that explore his life and career in NASCAR.
A specific stop is the Dale Earnhardt Tribute Plaza, which features a 9-meter, 900-pound statue of the man himself.

Watch Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Baseball
When visiting Kannapolis, you can’t miss the Minor League baseball game against the city’s Cannon Ballers. Baseball dates back to Kannapolis, but this team made its first appearance in 1995 as the Piedmont Phillies
The team is now playing in the beau...