Explore Concord: History, Museums and Greenways

When planning a stay in Concord, you can focus on historic sites and collections or on greenways and recreational trails. Historic Downtown Concord comprises the three historic districts of North Union, South Union and Edgewood; Concord also has greenways and mountain bike trails. When looking for a hotel in Concord, first consider which of these interests will shape your trip.

Historic Districts, Theater and Museums

Historic Downtown Concord comprises three officially designated historic districts: North Union, South Union and Edgewood. Built in 1876, the Cabarrus County Courthouse was designed by George S.H. Appleget and served as the Cabarrus County courthouse for 100 years.

The Davis Theatre is located in a restored historic courthouse dating from 1876 in Concord. As a live performance venue, it has 227 seats; genres range from jazz and blues to Americana and roots music. For planning around event dates, check the specific schedule before your trip.

The Cabarrus County Veterans Museum is located in the lobby of the Cabarrus County Government Center in Downtown Concord. It honors members of the county’s military service from World War I to the present. The Morrison Motor Car Museum in Concord offers a different perspective: its collection includes classic, historic and high-performance vehicles spanning several decades of American and international automotive design. It also features NASCAR memorabilia, historic engines and racing artifacts.

Greenways and Trails by Length and Use

The Downtown Greenway Loop is about 4 miles long and is suitable for walking or jogging. The Village Greenway is 0.5 miles long. The Loop is about eight times as long as the Village Greenway and is suitable for walking or jogging.

The Village Urban Trail connects Downtown Concord with a section of the existing Village Greenway. The Village Greenway starts at the trailhead parking lot at the corner of Spring Street and Elm Avenue, across from the Boys & Girls Club of Concord, and passes the historic Academy Recreation Center and ClearWater Arts Center & Studios. ClearWater Arts Center & Studios is a public facility owned and operated by the City of Concord.

McEachern Greenway and Downtown Connector can also be distinguished by their different features. McEachern Greenway currently runs 2.2 miles along Three-Mile Branch. Downtown Connector is a paved greenway connection between McEachern Boulevard SE at the main post office and McGee Park.

Brown Mill Mountain Bike Trail Park has 4.25 miles of mountain bike trails for skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced. Downtown Greenway Loop is suitable for walking or jogging; Brown Mill Mountain Bike Trail Park offers mountain bike trails. W.W. Flowe Park is a 44-acre community park in the southern part of Concord.

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