6 Things to Do in Statesville
Any day can be an ADVENTURE in Statesville, NC.
1. Go up, up & away in the Ballooning Capital of the East
Local balloon pilots have flights twice a day, weather permitting, seven days a week, all year-round. On a clear day you can see up to 50 miles, with sights like the Brushy Mountains, Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Pilot Mountain.
2. Dine. Shop. Discover in Downtown Statesville
Walk among the beautiful historic architecture, incredible streetscapes, public art and distinctive vibe.
3. Fort Dobbs State Historic Site
Tour this window into the period of the French and Indian War! The site features a full-scale replica of the 1756 log fort, with guided tours several times a day.
4. Stop and sip for a while at Southern Distilling Company
Operating one of the largest state-of-the-art distilleries in the Southeast, Southern Distilling is a grain-to-glass distillery conveniently located right off the interstate on I-77 at the I-40 crossroads, with tours and tastings daily.
6. Statesville Historical Collection
6. Statesville Historical Collection
View the history of Statesville and surrounding communities in Iredell County through photographs and more.
