Statesville - North Carolina - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels
Nestled in the Piedmont of North Carolina you will find Statesville - the perfect place to spend that perfect vacation you've been looking forward to. Statesville has something for everyone. It is a quaint and charming town that will sweep you off your feet. Located at the intersection of Interstate 40 and Interstate 77 and with a population of 23,320 friendly people that are waiting to make you feel right at home, Statesville is the place to be.
For a walk back into Statesville's past, all you have to do is walk down to downtown Statesville and explore the architectural buildings that are there. Some of these buildings were erected in the 1700's. This is history come to life. Visit the Allison Woods original building dating back to 1760. See the ornamental gardens that lie on a 3000 wooded acre of land. Fort Dobbs Historic Site will keep you busy for hours. This is a three-story log fort constructed in 1756 during the French and Indian War. The famous Daniel Boone sought refuge at this fort. Visit the Hiddenite, where the largest emerald in North America was found.
For those of you that love the great outdoors, Statesville has not forgotten you. This can be verified by the many parks here, such as Lake Norman State Park, where you'll find camping, boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking trails, and mountain bike courses, not to mention the beauty of the land that surrounds you and all of this is free for the taking. Bring your RV and camp at one of the campgrounds or visit one of the many other parks, which you'll find nearby such as Caldwell Park, Mac Anderson Park, or Lakewood Park.
You will also find a great variety of hotels, motels, cabins and bed and breakfasts in this great city for your convenience and just as many places to dine. Places to shop are plentiful in this charming place as well. Visit such shops as the Riverfront Antique Mall of North Carolina, or Duck Creek Antique Mall, where you just might find that treasure you've been looking for.