30+ Amazing Things to Do in Statesville

Last Updated 2/9/2026Posted in Things To Do

As seen on NC Tripping

From North Carolina history to hot air balloons, we think Statesville is a wonderful small-town escape. There are so many fun and unique things to do in Statesville that you can easily spend an entire weekend exploring!

Our guide will share just how you can do that, with some area history to accompany the seasonal events and year-round fun that keeps Statesville on our bucket list.

If you need to find something specific in this guide, we’ve organized it into the following sections:

  • Background (History and Area Information)
  • Places to Stay
  • Annual Events
  • Year-Round Things to Do in Statesville
  • Where to Drink
  • Restaurants
  • More Things to Do in Statesville and Nearby (Related Posts)

Read the full story on 30+ Amazing Things to Do in Statesville (and Iredell County) from NC Tripping here.



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6:00 PM EDT
226 West Broad Street
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