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Shelby, NC

Shelby is a city in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina. It lies near the western edge of the Charlotte-Concord, NC-…

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Shelby is a city in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina. It lies near the western edge of the Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC Combined Statistical Area. The population was 21,918 at the 2020 census.

Country: United States
State: North Carolina
County: Cleveland
Elevation: 873 ft (266 m)
Area code: 704, 980
Named for: Isaac Shelby
Time zone: UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))

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Mount Tammany

Hiking · Forests · Lakes · Rivers

Ringing Rocks County Park

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Unusual attractions

Mercer Museum

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Museums · Castles · Architecture

Reading Pagoda

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French Creek State Park

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Lakes · Camping · Hiking · Parks

Da Vinci Science Center

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Museums

Asa Packer Mansion Museum

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Museums · Architecture

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingd…

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Theme parks · Kid friendly · Parks

America On Wheels Museum

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Museums · Art galleries

Crystal Cave

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Caves · Geologic wonders

Nockamixon State Park

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State Parks · Kayaking and Canoeing

Museum of Indian Culture

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Museums

Daniel Boone Homestead

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Historic places · Museums · Farms

Jenny Jump State Forest

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Forests · Hiking · Parks

Peace Valley Park

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Parks · Wildlife · Lakes · Hiking

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Where to stay

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Check in: Mar 16 · Check out: Mar 17

Fairfield Inn & Suites Shelby

3-star hotel · Shelby

Comfort Inn

3-star hotel · Shelby

Hampton Inn & Suites Shelby

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Affordable Suites Shelby

2-star hotel · Shelby

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Shel…

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Hampton Inn By Hilton

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Super 8 By Wyndham Shelby

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Woodspring Suites Charlotte Shelby

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Holiday Inn Express SHELBY @ HWY 74

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Events

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Charlotte REI Happy Hour

Thu, Jan 30

11:00 PM

(multiple times)

Hamilton - Charlotte

Today · 8 PM

Spectrum Center

(multiple times)

Charlotte Checkers vs. Wilkes-Barre S…

Today · 7 – 9 PM

Bojangles Coliseum

(multiple times)

Diana - The Musical - Charlotte

Today · 7:30 PM

Belk Theater

(multiple times)

Jurassic Quest | Park Expo | Charl…

Today · 12 PM

The Park Expo & Conference Center

(multiple times)

Adele Givens (18+)

Today · 7 PM

Comedy Zone Charlotte

(multiple times)

George Mason Patriots at Davids…

Feb 1 · 4 PM

John M. Belk Arena

(multiple times)

West Georgia Wolves at Queen…

Feb 1 · 1 PM

Curry Arena

(multiple times)

Illusions Drag Brunch - Charlotte

Feb 1 · 1:30 PM

Chasers Charlotte NoDa

(multiple times)

Susto @ The Evening Muse

Jan 30 · 9:45 PM

The Evening Muse

(multiple times)

Washington Wizards at Charlo…

Feb 3 · 7 PM – 12 AM

Spectrum Center

(multiple times)

Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington …

Feb 3 · 7 PM

Charlotte Convention Center

(multiple times)

Charlotte NC - Charlotte Symph…

Today · 7:30 PM

Spectrum Center

(multiple times)

Peter Pan

Today · 7 PM

Newberry Opera House

(multiple times)

Bryan Martin @ Coyote Joe's

Today · 7 PM

Coyote Joes

(multiple times)

Chasing Phoenix Band

Today · 9 PM – 6 AM

Bin 110

(multiple times)

Seth and Sara @ Dragonfly Wine …

Today · 7 PM

Dragonfly Wine Market

(multiple times)

Hamilton

Today · 8 PM

Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

(multiple times)

Andy Buckner Music

Today · 7 PM – 4 AM

Lenoir Moose Lodge

(multiple times)

Live Music Friday at the Marion Wi…

Today · 6:30 PM – 2:30 AM

The Marion Wing Factory

(multiple times)

Wichita State Shockers at Charl…

Feb 4 · 7 PM

Dale F. Halton Arena

(multiple times)

Spartanburg SC - East Tennessee St…

Feb 1 · 2 PM

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

(multiple times)

Downtown Hickory Farmers Market

Feb 1 · 10 AM – 1 PM

Sails on the Square – Downtown Hickory

(multiple times)

The Day Players in Charlotte, NC

Feb 1 · 2 – 9:30 PM

The Comedy Zone

(multiple times)

Salisbury Downtown Cruise…

Feb 1 · 6 – 9 PM

210 N Main St

(multiple times)

Chasing Phoenix Band

Feb 1 · 8 PM – 5 AM

Novel Taproom

(multiple times)

Bikes, Cars & Coffee

Feb 1 · 10 AM – 12 PM

Indian Motorcycle Charlotte

(multiple times)

Brooke McBride Music

Feb 1 · 7 PM – 3 AM

Home Brew Craft Beer & Smoothies

(multiple times)

Anna J x Adam Church at Culinar…

Feb 1 · 7 PM – 3 AM

Culinary Dropout

(multiple times)

Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Davi…

Feb 5 · 7 PM

John M. Belk Arena

(multiple times)

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