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Town in North Carolina, United States
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Davidson is a small college town in North Carolina. It is known primarily for its association with Davidson College, and is a suburb of Charlotte. It has 15,106 residents (2020), of whom some 1,800 are students at the college.
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Davidson College is by far the most popular attraction in Davidson. Visitors are welcome and can walk around the campus.
This is a 90-minute walking tour through the downtown area. On it you will learn that even an innocent looking college town is not safe from paranormal activity. Are the stories real? It will be up to you to decide.
Park near the lake with a pond, walking trails, and a playground.
Weekly sale of local produce with occasional live music.
Great place for visitors to grab lunch, especially since it includes a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Old-fashioned diner in the middle of town. Good food and service. Great for kids.
Offshoot of Charlotte-based Fuel Pizza. Sold by the slice.
By bus
If you are in Charlotte and want to visit the town for a day trip, consider using the CATS Express buses that run from Uptown Charlotte to Davidson (take the 77X line).
Cars are the primary form of transportation in Davidson. However, the downtown area and college campus are easily traveled by foot or bike.
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