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Statesville: City with Fort Dobbs in North Charlotte [Carolina BalloonFest]

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Statesville

Statesville is a city with Fort Dobbs in north Charlotte.

Statesville is also famous for hosting Carolina BalloonFest!

Statesville is located about 43miles (70km) north of Charlotte, about a 45-minute drive.

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4 Recommended Attractions in Statesville

Here are 4 recommended attractions in Statesville.

Fort Dobbs

Fort Dobbs is located in the northern part of Statesville.

Fort Dobbs is the only North Carolina historical site involved in the French and Indian War.

Fort Dobbs has the same name as the movie "Fort Dobbs," but we don't think it has anything to do with the movie.

Click the following for introductory videos of Fort Dobbs.

Carolina BalloonFest

Carolina BalloonFest is a balloon festival held in Statesville.

Carolina BalloonFest began in 1965 and is held every year on the third weekend in October (canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19).

Carolina BalloonFest includes the following events.

  • Hot air balloon morning competition
  • Mass Ascension (many balloons ascending)
  • Nighttime balloon luminescence
  • Live entertainment on two stages
  • Kids Zone
  • Marketplace
  • Artisan Village
  • North Carolina Wine & Craft Beer Garden
  • Aerial circus performances
  • Sky Diving

Click the following to watch introduction videos of Carolina BalloonFest.

Southern Distilling Company

Southern Distilling Company is an artisan manufacturer of craft whiskey in North Carolina.

A state-of-the-art craft distillery, Southern Distilling Company produces bourbon and rye whiskey using local grains.

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Red Buffalo Brewing Company

Red Buffalo Brewing Company is a brewery that develops craft beers.

Using fresh ingredients, Red Buffalo Brewing Company offers both innovative and old-style beers.

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Summary

We introduced Statesville, which is a city with Fort Dobbs in north Charlotte.

Statesville is also famous for hosting Carolina BalloonFest!

Let's use the following sites to book your flights and hotels!

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