Concord, North Carolina Neighborhoods

Concord’s downtown area centered around Union Street features quaint local shops, restaurants, and historic attractions that provide a glimpse into the city’s past. Some highlights include:

Historic Attractions

• Old Courthouse Museum – Housed in Concord’s original courthouse built in 1825, features exhibits on Cabarrus County history
• Union Cemetery – Historic cemetery established in 1812 with graves of Revolutionary War soldiers
• First Presbyterian Church – Gothic revival style church built in 1859 that hosts concerts and events

Local Shops & Boutiques

• Finders Keepers – Eclectic thrift/consignment store with ever-changing inventory
• Heart of Concord Shop – Gifts and souvenirs from local Concord artisans and businesses
• The Local Bean – Fair trade coffee shop with sandwiches and baked goods

Places to Eat & Drink

• MC’s Custom Cuisine – Southern comfort food with menu staples like fried green tomatoes, shrimp & grits, and chicken pot pie
• Drink Eat Play – Rotating taps, craft cocktails and globally inspired small plates with live music some nights

Upscale Suburbs with Picturesque Parks

Just outside downtown lie Concord’s affluent suburbs boasting highly ranked schools, luxury homes, and scenic parks and recreation areas. Popular neighborhoods include:

Cabarrus Country Club Area

Gated community wrapped around an 18-hole golf course and country club with tennis courts, swimming pools and more. Sprawling homes line the fairways.

McEachern Green

Peaceful community centered around a seven-acre village green with walking trails, fishing pond and picnic pavilion. Mostly brick colonial and Tudor style homes.

Gibson Mill

Situated around the historic Gibson Mill and pond. Features a newly developed village center with shops, restaurants, and a year-round farmers market.

Rob Wallace Park & Rhonald Winston Park

These two parks anchor their respective neighborhoods with wooded trails, sports fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters and recreation centers.

Revitalized Industrial Corridor along Davidson Highway

Once home to textile mills and factories, this area has transformed into a vibrant community with breweries, shops, eateries and music venues. Popular spots include:

Cabarrus Brewing Company

Veteran-owned brewery serving craft beers, wood-fired pizzas and more in a laidback taproom. Features trivia nights and live bands.

Twisted Oak Studios

Unique local business with hot yoga classes, craft workshops and a kombucha taproom.

The Smokey Cottage

Popular barbecue joint serving signature smoked meats, wings, sides and homemade desserts. Has a food truck for events too.

The Fillmore Charlotte

Spectacular new music venue hosting major concerts and performances in a converted mill building. Part of Charlotte Metro redevelopment.

Charming Small Town Feel in Odell & Poplar Tent Communities

Just northwest of Concord’s city limits lie the quaint rural communities of Odell and Poplar Tent dating back to the 1700s. Highlights include:

Reed’s Coffee & Art

Housed in a restored 1890s home, this coffee shop displays works by local artists and hosts “paint and sip” nights. Known for delicious home-baked goods.

Ellis Crossroads

Historic crossroads named for Revolutionary War patriot John Ellis. The area features farmland, fruit stands and agritourism sites like McCraw’s Mill Farm & Brewery.

Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church

Colonial era Presbyterian church founded in 1758 with a picturesque cemetery and historic memorials to area settlers.

No matter what you’re looking for in a neighborhood, Concord has something for everyone – from cozy downtown vibes to luxe suburban living to hip industrial digs. Concord’s diverse communities come together to form a dynamic small city brimming with amenities, culture and character.

Comparison of Select Concord Neighborhoods

Neighborhood	Key Features	Housing Stock	Parks & Recreation
Cabarrus Country Club Area	Gated golf course community; luxury amenities	Sprawling brick custom homes from $750K to $2M+	18-hole golf course, country club, pools, tennis courts
McEachern Green	Village green community; colonial/Tudor homes	Mostly brick colonials and Tudors from $350K to $750K	7-acre village green with trails, fishing and pavilion
Gibson Mill	Developed village center; shops, eateries and farmers market	Mix of townhomes, condos and SFH from $225K to $600K	Historic Gibson Mill and pond; walkable village
Poplar Tent	Rural small town feel; historic sites	Historic homes along with new construction $200K to $500K	Scenic farmland, fruit stands, brewery
Cabarrus Brewery Area	Industrial corridor turned hip neighborhood	Old factories converted to shops, brewery, music hall plus new apartments and condos	Nearby Rocky River Golf Club; city parks planned