Lincolnton
The quaint city of Lincolnton sits on the South Fork of the Catawba River. Stroll the revitalized downtown where you will find restaurants, shops and a down home atmosphere. The growing restaurant and craft brewery movement is creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and leading the charge to redevelop and repurpose historic buildings. Part of the Carolina Thread Trail, the Cloninger Rail Trail passes through the heart of downtown and connects three city parks where you will enjoy hiking, biking, walking and jogging. Lincolnton also holds the highly anticipated Apple Festival and Christmas Parade which contributes to its strong sense of community.
Denver
Denver sits on the west shores of Lake Norman, a very large lake created in 1962 when construction of the Cowans Ford Dam across the Catawba River was completed.
The recent growth of Charlotte has fueled tremendous development of the areas surrounding Lake Norman. The lake has become a very popular recreation spot, attracting thousands of visitors every year for fishing, swimming and boating.
The west side of the lake, where Denver is located, has typically been quieter, with a “laid-back” and “easy-going” atmosphere. The town has centered around the old post office and stretches north and south along highway 16. Denver is probably best known for the historic Rock Springs Camp Meeting, an annual religious gathering that has been continued for over 207 years and held in Denver since 1830. With a location that offers easy access to Charlotte and Hickory, yet still let’s you feel away from it all with beautiful lake views and a small town atmosphere, it’s no wonder that the area is predicted to grow quickly in the coming years.
