I highly recommend!!…read more The ambiance is renovated and it is beautiful! I have always enjoyed visiting the Gem Theater to watch a movie and the affordable snack options make it even better!! Please support Gem Theater and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

I can appreciate the old days and how some businesses have worked to preserve that time period…read more This was our family's first time at this theater on a rainy Easter Sunday. Parking nearby in the public lot was convenient as was buying tickets online. $15 total for 3 matinee tickets was affordable in today's economy. Popcorn and drinks were also priced significantly below other larger theaters. I love the character of this theater and the friendly welcoming staff. We will be back soon!

I am incredibly impressed with Village Park ... and the city of Kannapolis as a whole! My husband…read moreand I attended the opening show of their free summer concert series, and we were in awe of how well-maintained this park is, and how organized our entire experience was. We arrived around 5:30 PM to claim our seats on the lawn, and thankfully we were able to find a parking spot right near the pedestrian bridge across the street. The city posted a very detailed map of parking options on their Instagram page ... and the amazing thing is, not only is all of that parking free, but there is a free shuttle that will take folks back and forth to their spots if they are unable to walk that far (or even if they just don't want to!) The openers started at 7 PM, and then the main act started around 8:15 PM. This gave the crowd plenty of time to get situated in their spots, grab some snacks, hit the restrooms, or even ride the carousel! This was a family-friendly outdoor concert, and they did a great job of having food/drink/activities for both kids and adults to enjoy. A glass of wine or a can of beer was just $5 each ... which felt like a steal since I'm used to spending more than double that for the same pour at other concert venues. The show itself was awesome ... we saw The Fray and they were everything we wanted them to be and more. The sound and lighting were both great. The layout of the park allowed many folks to stay in their folding chairs for the majority of the show, and still be able to see what was going on on-stage. Five stars all around for Village Park and the city of Kannapolis ... more cities should take note of what a great job they are doing here to engage their community!

We came here showing our son and our daughter in law a great time in Kannapolis! Beautiful colors…read moreon the trees, full of Lights and lots of Cheer. If they remember nothing else they will remember our cool walk thru the park! I tried my best to talk them into " let's ride on the train" but they was too adult, I was ready! This is a nice local Fun excursion place.

The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame is located in Kannapolis, NC. It shares a building with the…read moreCurb Museum for Music & Motorsports. So you get two museums in one. Both admission and parking are free. Donations are accepted, though. The parking lot is behind the building, and you need to ring the doorbell to get inside, as they keep the doors locked. The Music Hall of Fame was started in 1999, but moved to Kannapolis in 2009. It was first in a renovated old jail before moving to this 20,000-square-foot location near West Ave. I'd been excited to visit this museum since I saw a sign for it on the highway. It met my expectations and then some. When you walk inside, you see some of the inductees on the wall. The other half is just down the hall. Those in the Hall of Fame need to have been born or raised in North Carolina. The public can submit nominees, and the board selects based on longevity, industry awards and cultural impact. It is not just singers in the Hall Of Fame, but songwriters, composers, producers, conductors and promoters. The large map of North Carolina with the numbers of the artists from there was well done. Then next to it you could listen to songs of these artists in their part of the state. The museum is divided into music genres, and similar artists are grouped together. R& B; Soul; Beach Music: Country & Bluegrass; Jazz & Blues; Gospel & Contemporary Christian; Hip Hop; Rock; Pop; and Indie Rock. Then, performers and non-performers. Memorabilia is included for each artist as well, from clothing to lyrics to instruments to awards. I liked that some of the exhibits were interactive. You could listen to their stories or hear their music. I was excited to learn even more about the history of the inductees who were also on Scott Nurkin's North Carolina Musicians Mural Trail. John Coltrane, Elizabeth Cotten; Thelonious Monk; George Clinton, Nina Simone; Earl Scruggs; Don Gibson; Ben E. King; Link Wray; Blind Boy Fuller; Maceo Parker, Max Roach; Roberta Flack; Randy Travis Mary Cardwell Dawson, J. Cole; and 9th Wonder. There were other legends I was not familiar with, but some like Robert Moog and more modern stars like the Avett Brothers, Scotty McCreery, Clay Aiken, Luke Combs, Fantasia and Petey Pablo. I gave myself two hours to view the museum so make sure you give yourself enough time. The museum does close for lunch from 12-1. There is a small gift shop in the front. Don't forget the items you bought, as I did, though. Give yourself time to visit the Curb Museum too. You can see legendary race cars like Richard Petty's #43 and Dale Earnhardt's #2 just steps away from the music exhibits. When in Kannapolis, make sure to stop and see the George Clinton mural. I actually went to the mural first, then headed into the museum to see his inductee exhibit--it's a great way to see how the town celebrates its musical roots, both inside and out!

From the owner: Come see exhibits and learn fun facts about your favorite music celebrities from North Carolina…read more The NC Music Hall of Fame has many world famous musician and singers from all genres of music. We are considered on of the top visitor attractions in the state and offer Free Admission, Free Parking, and Free Private Tours. #ncmhof

I forgot to snap pics, but this is just your standard theater, no comfy reclining chairs or…read moreassigned seating. With that being said, it still does the job and has affordable prices. I paid $9 for my ticket on a Saturday evening and $9 for popcorn and a fountain drink - fair. Right after the previews the screen paused and we had to call the attendant to start it again, but it was smooth sailing after that. I had the same experience the last time I went to a theater in Pineville, not quite sure why this keeps happening to me. Lol

This is the best little theatre and worth the drive. The biggest difference in amc and regal is you…read moreneed to show up early as they do not offer reserved seating. That is fine to us as everything else is worth it. Friendly and helpful staff. Refills on popcorn and drinks. They have all of the white cheddar, caramel, etc popcorn flavors in individual packets so you can still enjoy them if you ask. Consessions include candy, nachos, pretzels, hotdogs, etc. Bathrooms are always clean. Two big on side and one small behind inside theatre entry. Screen and sound incredible!. Removable arms to seats if needed. I saved the most important detail for last - affordable ticket prices! (Reward program in points if you buy a card for trancations. You have to ask about that on the inside. Photo Booth also available if you need to save the moment for $5.)

It was a scorching hot North Carolina day in April when we arrived for the afternoon tour at…read moreSouthern Grace Distillery. We had paid in advance and made it just in the nick of time to join our group of about a dozen people. The crowd was a mix of adults and children; personally, I didn't quite understand the presence of kids on a jailhouse and whiskey tour, but the group was ready to dive into the history. The tour kicked off with chilling news of hauntings. Our guide mentioned that the show "Ghost Hunters" had even visited the site, certifying the old jail as haunted--though fortunately by "friendly" spirits. The sensory experience was a bit of a rollercoaster. I generally enjoy the scent of bourbon, and the initial aroma upon entering the distillery is quite pleasant. However, the main room where we spent a significant portion of the tour had a scent that was overwhelming and wholly unpleasant. That said, the content of the tour was good. It provided a well-balanced mix of intriguing historical facts about the prison and the technical side of whiskey making. The kids got restless during the tour and actually started brutally kicking each other in the shins. They each had on shell toed Crocs, so you could hear the crunch of bone and flesh beneath each kick. Their parents let it go on indefinitely. The hour passed quickly and was well worth the $14 adult admission. The tasting at the end is not for the faint of heart. They serve hard liquor, and I do mean HARD. My lips were numbing and my face was next. I had to tap out after the third swig! On the bright side, the gift shop is fantastic. They have the most darling items; we walked away with two tote bags and a delicious pink lemonade drink that will be perfect for sharing with friends this summer. This is a unique, affordable way to spend an hour, provided you can handle the heat and the high proof!

Wow this was a micro craft distillery at its best. Customer service, selection, and knowledge. They…read moretruly deserve being the face of the charlotte area whiskey. 1st entering, you walk into a small area with a gift shop area, bar area, and small separate sitting area on the first floor. The small sitting area also houses their original small still they currently produce their gin in. Pretty cool piece of history. So about the juice...They're really got some good stuff. You can do a curated flight for 10 dollars each pour, you can also do single pours of whatever they have available as well from their core products to the single barrels. I really love what they're doing with the "Story" line where they experiment with different finishes and blends. I'm not a huge rye guy but they are certainly doing it right. That says a lot for me to grab 2 to take home of their rye single barrels..my bartender was so cool and knowledgeable I even grabbed the one he actually picked. Overall 10/10. They're giving the bigger names a definite run for their money. You will not go wrong supporting and drinking local with them. Hands down the best in the charlotte area. They do offer shipping but, you NEED to go in for the full experience and the option to grab distillery exclusive bottles. #Foodierunner approved lol

This marker is located at the intersection of Gold Hill Road and North Carolina Route 73. It…read morerecalls an early clergyman in the area. It reads, "Samuel Suther. Early minister of German Reformed Church in N.C., 1768-1782. Preached at Coldwater Union Church which stood 500 yards north." Online, there is more information. "As with many of North Carolina's early immigrants, Samuel Suther arrived in the western piedmont with the tide of Germans moving southward along the Great Wagon Road. Born in Switzerland, Suther arrived in 1738 after a shipwreck off the coast of Virginia claimed the lives of his family members. He moved to Philadelphia where he taught German and then to Orangeburg, South Carolina, where he began serving as a German Reformed minister for Lutheran and Reformed congregations in both North and South Carolina. In 1768, he was ordered from his post at Coldwater Church in modern Cabarrus County by Governor William Tryon to preach to the Rowan and Mecklenburg militia during the War of the Regulation." "By 1771, Suther had moved to present-day Guilford County to preach to a combined congregation at Low's Lutheran Church. An outspoken proponent for the rights of colonists to protest English government, Suther, through his activism, forced a break in the congregation. The resulting split led to Suther and his followers leaving Low's to form their own church, Brick Church, near the site of the Battle of Alamance. Because of his patriotic fervor and his Revolutionary message, Suther and his congregation were targets for Loyalist attacks that eventually drove him from his home and destroyed his farm. After the war, Suther returned to Coldwater Church and others in that region before returning to South Carolina two years before his death in 1788." "Suther is credited by scholars as being the driving force for the survival of the German Reformed Church in North Carolina, owing to his efforts to seek support of northern Reformed congregations for their southern brethren who were struggling to keep the church alive in the face of war." [Review 14393 overall, 1718 of 2020, number 2718 in North Carolina.]