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5 local spots in Concord. Many museums have free or discounted family days; check before you go.

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Motorsports complex

Charlotte Motor Speedway

A 1.5-mile superspeedway with 24-degree banked turns that opened in 1960 and hosts NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600. Van tours of the track leave from the second floor of Smith Tower and are booked through the tour desk.

5555 Concord Pkwy S · Concord

Aquarium

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium

Indoor aquarium inside Concord Mills mall at Entrance 7, behind the Speed Park, with a touch pool. Tickets are sold online.

8111 Concord Mills Blvd · Concord

Arena and events center

Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Concord arena and events center that hosts shows, markets and the Cabarrus County Fair. Upcoming listings include The Geekery Market on November 21 and the Christmas Extravaganza November 27–29, 2026.

4751 NC Highway 49 · Concord

Coffee and ice cream shop

The Percantile and Creamery

1920s-themed coffee, ice cream and pastry shop serving espresso drinks, scratch-made ice cream and brownies. A second location, The Nook, is at 363 Church Street N.

8635 Concord Mills Blvd · Concord Mills area

Free entry

State historic site

Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site

State historic site at the first documented gold find in the United States. Admission is free; guided mine tours ($5 adults) and gold panning ($5) cost extra.

9621 Reed Mine Rd. · Midland (Cabarrus County)

FAQ

Where can I go for with kids in Concord?

Charlotte Motor Speedway (5555 Concord Pkwy S), SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium (8111 Concord Mills Blvd), Cabarrus Arena & Events Center (4751 NC Highway 49), The Percantile and Creamery (8635 Concord Mills Blvd), Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site (9621 Reed Mine Rd.).

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