🌸 Things to Do in Belmont, NC (Early Spring)

Welcome to beautiful Belmont, North Carolina! If you’re arriving early or staying a little longer, here are some of our favorite spots and seasonal activities to enjoy around town.

🌿 Outdoor & Nature

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Explore stunning gardens, fountains, and walking paths along Lake Wylie—perfect for spring blooms and photos.

Insider Tip: Follow the trail until you see the bench that invites you to take in the view with Forrest Brunnemer — you'll know it when you see it.

Seven Oaks Preserve Trail

A peaceful lakeside trail for walking, biking, or bird-watching.

Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park

Enjoy a riverside picnic or sunset stroll with views of the Catawba River.

Crowders Mountain State Park

A short drive away, with great hiking trails and sweeping views- be ready for a hike!

🏡 Local Charm

Historic Downtown Belmont

Boutiques, cafés, and small-town charm. Great for a coffee or afternoon of browsing.

Belmont Abbey College

A beautiful, historic campus that’s lovely for a walk.

Catawba River Antique Mall

Find unique local treasures, vintage furniture, and Southern curiosities.

🥂Food & Drink

Nellie’s Southern Kitchen - owned by the Jonas Brothers parents. Named after their Grandmother. Southern cuisine (known for chicken & waffles), industrial-chic setting with a rooftop bar. Occasional live music.

Jekyll & Hyde and Primal Brewery - cool breweries

The Bottle Tree - international flavors; chefs can accommodate food allergies. Great brunch. Award winning outdoor space!

String Bean - wine shop with a butcher counter. Great sandwiches and salads. Flatbread with fig and balsamic is delicious. Outdoor seating with firepits available.

Everyday Market - great coffee & delicious baked goods made

from scratch

*If you see a bag of Dancing Ox coffee, try it out! Our neighbors brew it right here in Belmont.