The Tropics

Fairfield Inn by Marriott

Located at exit 58 I-85. Convenient to Charlotte, University area and Concord Mills. Quality accommodations, spacious rooms. Elevators. Whirlpool suites.

Amtrak Station - Kannapolis

Attendant is on duty daily at this newly built station to answer passenger questions beginning one hour before each train arrives, until 30 minutes after each train departs. Ticket reservation phone available, free parking, no checked baggage, no ticket window sales. Daily trains include: 73, 74 (

Troutman's Bar-B-Q

GI Memorial Home (Historic)

At end of WWII returning veterans found an acute shortage of local homes. To relieve the problem, Charles Cannon had 100 prefabricated homes erected. One historic GI home has been preserved and furnished with heirlooms from 1945-50 era. Open first Sunday of month 2-5

Cannon Village

Restored in graceful Williamsburg Colonial style, Cannon Village features fine home furnishings and accessories, gifts and collectibles, rugs and apparel for adults and children.