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Exploring Lake Norman and Beyond

Deborah Holt Noel sitting at a restaurant in front of a marina.

NC Weekend returns for our 21st season with an episode dedicated to spending a weekend in and around Lake Norman. Join us as we discover exciting attractions around the Lake Norman area and in the nearby towns of Cornelius, Huntersville and Davidson. Host Deborah Holt Noel delights in the area's art, food and lake culture, and we visit the Emerald Necklace, a popular greenway in Cornelius. Explore more below. 

Next week, we celebrate "Mountain Journeys" with highlights from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, Avery County and more. Watch NC Weekend Thursdays at 9 PM on PBS NC & the PBS App. Find additional airtimes on our TV Schedules page, and watch past episodes online and on the free PBS App.

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Watch Now | A Weekend in Lake Norman

A Weekend in Lake Norman

Mecklenburg County
Producer: David Hardy

There’s so much to do in the Lake Norman area-boating, hiking, great restaurants, arts and culture! Deborah Holt Noel shows you how to do it all in one fun-filled weekend.

Website: visitlakenorman.org

Watch Now | The Emerald Necklace Trail

The Emerald Necklace Trail

Mecklenburg County
Producer: Mike O'Connell

Celebrate North Carolina’s Year of the Trail by exploring the Emerald Necklace, a 13-mile greenway in Cornelius that’s popular with cyclists, joggers and families.

Website: cornelius.org/123/Greenways-Trails

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