The Lake Wylie Region & Attractions

There are so many things to see and do within a short driving distance from Handsmill on Lake Wylie. It is truly a hidden paradise waiting for you and your family to explore. Here are just a few area attractions.

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Cities & Towns

• Charlotte, NC
  Experience the exciting possibilities that add character to our city, from cultural institutions and attractions to world-class dining and nightlife to shopping and sporting events unique to the Charlotte region. Enjoy the southern hospitality that we are so well known for!
• Clover, SC
  Located in the northwest corner of York County, Clover, once a significant textile center, now supports a superior educational system and the best of small town living.
• Fort Mill, SC
  Home of Springs Industries, Fort Mill is located near I-77 in eastern York County. The town has excellent schools and recreational resources making it one of the fastest growing residential areas of the state. Main Street features antique shops and restaurants.
• Rock Hill, SC
  One of the largest cities in the state, Rock Hill has maintained much of its historical character. Downtown renovations have preserved architectural detail in creating the Center for the Arts, the Telephone Museum, and City Hall complex. Art galleries are featured at Winthrop University, at City Hall, and at Piedmont Medical Center.
• Tega Cay, SC
  Located on the banks of Lake Wylie just a few miles from I-77, Tega Cay is a place for those who value their leisure time as much as their careers.
• York, SC
  York's historic Congress Street now houses specialty shops, theaters, and restaurants. Small town hospitality and remarkable architectural features make this city a delightful place to visit.

About the Schools

Children living at Handsmill on Lake Wylie will attend The Clover School District located in Clover, South Carolina. Nestled in the northwest portion of York County, Clover is located about 30 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina. The Clover School District covers an area of approximately 142 square miles and includes schools that are among the best in the state. There are also several area private schools to choose from as well. If it's quality education you're looking for when considering Handsmill on Lake Wylie, you won't have to look far.

Public Schools

• The Clover School District
• Bethel Elementary School           
• Crowders Creek Middle School 
• Clover Junior High School
• Clover High School

Private Schools (partial listing)

• Blessed Hope Baptist School
• Charlotte Christian School
• Charlotte Latin School
• Charlotte Preparatory School
• Lake Pointe Academy
• Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools
• Providence Day School

If your children are college bound there are many community and four-year colleges to choose from including the prestigious University of South Carolina, Clemson University, Winthrop University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Duke University, and more. For a complete listing of area colleges and universities, please visit http://www.50states.com/college.

Recreation

Recreation is an integral part of the Lake Wylie lifestyle. With 325 miles of shoreline, the Lake is ideal for boating, fishing, water skiing and sailing. The temperate weather also calls for residents to enjoy favorite outdoor pastimes like golf, tennis and bicycling.

• Boating
  Whether you are just along for the ride or want to pilot your own craft, Lake Wylie offers a fantastic variety of boating adventures.
• Fishing
  Lake Wylie and other area lakes offer an abundance of fishing opportunities. Experience the thrill of deep-sea sports fishing off shore on the South Carolina coast which is 250 miles away. For the best places to fish, please visit the SC Department of Natural Resources.
• Golf
  It's a well-known fact South Carolina golf courses offer a wealth of challenge amid beautiful settings. For a complete listing of South Carolina's spectacular golf courses visit Golf South Carolina.

Entertainment/Attractions

Looking for some beautiful and cultural places to discover? There are plenty of them just a short drive away.

• Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens – 9 miles
  In 1989, Daniel J. Stowe, a retired textile executive from Belmont, North Carolina, reserved 450 acres of prime rolling meadows, woodlands and lakefront property and established a foundation to develop a world-class botanical garden. A lifelong nature lover and gardening enthusiast, Dan Stowe and his wife, Alene, envisioned a complex evolving over several decades to rival other internationally renowned gardens. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is located just west of Charlotte at the N.C./S.C. state line, outside the town of Belmont. The Garden is easily accessible from Interstates 85 and 77.
  
• Discovery Place – 24 miles
  Ignite the wonder in you by visiting Discovery Place. Discovery Place is a regional science museum that both parents and their children will enjoy. There are educational exhibits, IMAX movies, and hands on interactive displays that can help you and your child learn all about science and nature and the many wonders of the world.
  
• Lowes Motor Speedway – 38 miles
  Three NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series events, two NASCAR Busch Series races and a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event are among the major events held on this 1.5-mile super speedway. Other events on the various tracks include a weekly, nationally televised short-track series for Legends Cars, Bandoleros and Thunder Roadsters; World Karting Association regional, national and international races. Lowe's Motor Speedway also annually presents two of the nation's largest car shows and swap meets—the Food Lion AutoFairs in April and September. With track rentals and track events, the speedway is used more than 300 days per year.
  
• NC Blumenthal Performing Arts – 24 mile
  You can get all the best of the performing arts without buying a plane ticket to the Big Apple! The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center (Blumenthal PAC) is your source for all the best performing arts events in Charlotte. The Blumenthal PAC is home to ten outstanding arts organizations including ArtsTeach, Carolina Voices, Carolinas Concert Association, Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Community School of the Arts, North Carolina Dance Theatre, Opera Carolina, and The Light Factory. The Blumenthal PAC is also taking the Arts off the stage and bringing it to the area classrooms. Our arts-integrated instruction helps to raise test scores, boost student enrollment and retain talented teachers. Visit www.blumenthalcenter.org/education/ for more information.
• Paramount's Carowinds Theme and Water Park – 13 Miles
  108 action-packed acres featuring more than 60 world-class rides, shows and attractions. New in 2006 – Boomerang Bay water park, an Australian-themed Outback oasis of wet fun! Palladium Amphitheatre. Open daily during the summer; weekends in the spring and fall. Call 704/588-2600, 803/548-5300, or 800/888-4386.
• US National Whitewater Center – 20 Miles
  The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) is the world’s premier outdoor recreation and environmental education center. Alongside mountain-biking and running trails, a climbing center, and challenge course, the park’s unique feature is a multiple-channel, customized whitewater river for rafting and canoe/kayak enthusiasts of all abilities. The USNWC is only 10 minutes from downtown Charlotte and provides over 300 acres of woodlands along the scenic Catawba River. Olympic-caliber athletes, weekend warriors and casual observers share this world-class sports and training center.

Professional Sports

And for those professional sports fans, the Carolina Panthers football team, Charlotte Bobcats basketball team, and the Charlotte Checkers hockey team play their home games in Charlotte while the Charlotte Knights play baseball a few minutes away at Knights Stadium in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Shopping

If shopping is your passion, South Carolina and North Carolina offer many locations for browsing and buying.

• Carolina Place Mall - (Pineville, NC)
  Featuring Dillard's, Macy's, Belk, JCPenney, Sears and over 140 specialty shops including Aeropostale, American Eagle, Ann Taylor and Merle Norman, Carolina Place offers terrific shopping for the whole family!
• Concord Mills - (Concord, NC)
  "Where Great Shopping Lives." Concord Mills features hundreds of the best names in retail including Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Nike Factory Store, Osh Kosh B’Gosh Outlet, Zales the Diamond Store Outlet and Off 5th Saks 5th Avenue Outlet.
• Manchester Village - (Rock Hill, SC)
  Rock Hill 's premier experience in upscale dining, retail shopping, and entertainment!
• Northlake Mall - (Charlotte, NC)
  Not only will you find a great selection of stores at Northlake Mall but you and the entire family can enjoy these amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Sports Court, Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Play Area, Kids' Food Court Activity Area, and Coffee Court.
• Rock Hill Galleria - (Rock Hill, SC)
  Featuring your favorite department stores, gift shops, restaurants, hair salons and more.
• SouthPark - (Charlotte, NC)
  As the Carolinas' premier shopping destination, SouthPark offers an experience like no other.  Home to one of two Nordstroms in the Carolinas and now the first Neiman Marcus in the region and the first full-line Crate & Barrel store! SouthPark offers several other exclusive stores, including  Apple, Bob Ellis Shoes, Burberry,  Cole Haan, Frontgate, Kate Spade, Janie and Jack, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Lindt Chocolate, Louis Vuitton, MontBlanc,  Sigrid Olsen, St. John, Sur La Table, Tiffany & Co., Tommy Bahama and Tumi.

Beaches

South Carolinas beautiful and historic islands and coastline offer a remarkable variety of stunning beaches - each featuring its own unique culture and attractions including Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, Kiawah Island, and Hilton Head. For more information about these amazing beaches click here.

Mountains/State Parks

With more than 80,000 acres of protected lands from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the sand dunes of the Atlantic, South Carolina State Parks protect some of the most inviting natural, cultural and recreational destinations in the US.

Make Handsmill on Lake Wylie Your Home

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