A Late Post

This weekend is race weekend in Charlotte which means getting out and about in Kannapolis may not have been very possible!

The silence comes from the Memorial Day weekend, I was out of town visiting family. Before I go to this weeks (Race Related) things to do in Kannapolis I want to provide you a chance to help Kannapolis out. My goal is to use profits from my book sales to open a store that will bring money to the local artisans and craftsmans. IndieGoGo is making this easier, please check out our project page and consider donating.

On to today's DOUBLE post.

Curb Museum for Music and Motorsports

http://mikecurb.com/image_pops/museum.htm

600 Dale Earnhardt Blvd
Kannapolis, NC 28083

704-938-6121

The Curb Museum is owned by Curb records founder Mike Curb. Curb not only has housed some of the hottest acts in country, but they have sponsored some of the hottest racers! This museum is a great combination of music and motorsports, and definitely worth a visit. It is free to visit!

Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm

The VisitCabarrus webpage does a better job explaining the museum than I can and I recommend looking at their site for more information.

Dale Earnhardt Plaza (Statue of Dale Earnhardt)

Located on Main Street between Streets A and B 

City of Kannapolis Info on Statue 

After checking out the motorsports museum you may want to make your way over to the statue of Dale Earnhardt. The statue was created by sculptor Clyde Ross.

Village Park

As promised I am going to give a little more information on:

Village Park. 

700 West C Street, Kannapolis - (704) 920-4343

Park Area:

A playground and picnic shelters are available for use. Access to the 
playground  is free and shelters are available for rent. 

Rotary Express Train:

Cost: 

$1 per person per ride

Hours: 

Summer- Monday thru Saturday 10am-7pm; Sunday 12pm-6pm

Spring and Fall- Weekends only; Varies call for information.

What it does:

Takes you around the park on a short ride, it's very relaxing and 
kids love it. You get to see the SplashPad, park and picnic shelters.

Amphitheater:

Admission: Free for most City Sponsored Events. 
Available for private and corporate rentals.

What it does:

Serves as a place for Summer Series Free Concerts 
and Movies Under The Stars.

Serves as a rental for private and public functions. 

The SplashPad is probably the best part of Village Park, but don't 

overlook these other great things to do! 

Check out Village Park info here. 

SplashPad: $1 gets you all day entertainment

It amazes me that some people in Kannapolis still are not aware of the great SplashPad in Kannapolis. 

The SplashPad has different areas designated for different skill levels as follows:

1,250 sq. ft area for ages 5 and under
2,850 sq. ft area for ages 6-12

Don't worry though, big kids are allowed in to cool off too! This isn't just a wading pool, the splash pad is any kid's dream pool: Buckets rain water down, fountains pour from umbrella, they can even shoot each other with water cannons!

Cost:
Daily: $1 per person: kids can play to their hearts content (or until their parents fall over from exhaustion). Parents are admitted free of charge if they do not play, but unless it's absolutely not affordable I recommend paying the $1 to really interact with your kids AND cool off.
Punch Cards: Punch cards are my favorite option. For $15 you get 20 entries into the park and the punch card can be used for more than one person and are transferable.
Season Passes: These passes are a great option if you think you will visit on a regular basis. Cost is $45 for residents and $55 for non residents. The passes are good for one season and nontransferable.

Hours:
During the summer season the SplashPad is open seven days a week. While the SplashPad is open in the fall and spring, it operates on weekends only and hours vary. It is always best to call before going to visit to verify hours. Summer hours are listed as:

Monday Thru Saturday 10am-7am 

Sunday 12pm-6pm

The SplashPad is located in Village Park. More information on Village Park and regulations for the SplashPad can be found at The City of Kannapolis Website. Tomorrows post will cover more things to do in Village Park.

Downtown after Dark

There isn't much to do in downtown Kannapolis after dark and it's beautiful because of it. 

Walking through downtown late at night is like walking through an old movie about a small town. 

The shops are empty and the only other people around are those who are slowly milling out of the Gem theater. The streets are well lit and the only noise is the music Forty Six keeps playing outside all night long. I never walk alone, but if you prefer the quiet time, police officers cruise the streets all night long and the area is open. 

Take the one you love and have a free date night: there are benches and tables tucked away so that you can easily take a picnic and the entire downtown turns into a private restaurant for two. 

Make girls night good for you and walk together along the beautiful old shops and research campus. It's great to catch up with each other in a setting that allows for casual, quiet conversation. 

I recommend walking around downtown after 10pm at least once a week.

Tasty Tuesdays

Every Tuesday we will feature a restaurant in Kannapolis.

EL AMIGO

(704) 938-1111

1776 South Cannon Boulevard, Kannapolis, NC 28083

Menu available on BooRah

El Amigo is hands down one of the best Mexican restaurants in Kannapolis. There are many good places to get fast affordable Mexican food in the area, but El Amigo has the best food, service, atmosphere, and prices. Best of all your food is usually on the table in under 10 minutes.

The salsa is the best I have ever tasted, I am not a salsa lover but I can never get enough of it here!

If you are looking for the best drinks in town, El Amigo has those too! Their prices are beyond reasonable and the alcohol portions in their mixed drinks are amazingly high. 

The dinner and lunch menus are extremely varied and have been recently updated to include wider selections.

Ratings:

Food: 5 out of 5 stars

Service: 5 out of 5 stars

Atmosphere: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Price: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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