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Any day can be an adventure in Statesville, NC!  

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There is still a place . . . Statesville, NC! 

There is still a place that can elevate your mood, your sense of wonder, and your spirit. 

A charming place – Statesville, nestled in the brushy mountains of NC at the intersection of I-77 and I-40.

A place you can kickstart your day in a historic downtown setting with locally roasted coffee and friendly smiles.

A place where if you're looking for a different speed, you’ll find one with our many outdoor outfitters. Choose from lake activities or even bike rentals or recommendations for our area parks and trails.

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Book Your Hot Air Balloon Ride in Statesville, NC Today! 

You don't have to wait for an event to take a hot air balloon ride in Statesville, NC.  Local balloon pilots are scheduling flights twice a day, weather permitting, seven days a week, all year ‘round. You can choose a sunrise flight at dawn or a sunset flight, about two hours before the sun goes down—the best times of day for ballooning, when the winds are usually calm. There’s no better way to start or end your day!

How high would you like to fly? On a clear day you can see up to 50 miles —see the Brushy Mountains, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Pilot Mountain, and hear the creek gurgling beneath the branches! Most any day can be an adventure!
2023 visitor impact for Iredell CountyStatesville, N.C . — Visitors to and within Iredell County spent $383.44 million in 2023, an increase of 4.2% from 2022. The data comes ...
Tropical Storm Debby Resources The following resources have been gathered to assist evacuees seeking lodging in Iredell County, North Carolina. For the most current in...
Interstate 77 To Be Improved In Iredell CountySTATESVILLE – Iredell County drivers will soon have a smoother ride on approximately 12 miles of Interstate 77 in Iredell County, thanks...

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