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Pineville, NC Road Trips

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Downtown Pineville, NC, NC

Photo: Michael Ken

Trip Routes

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Longest Drive

256.5 mi

City of Greenville, NC

Quickest Drive

5h 1m

City of Greenville, NC

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Pineville, NC by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

10,780

Median Income

$64,257

Median Home Value

$344,700

Median Age

33.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Notable People from Pineville, NC

A sampling of people born in Pineville, NC.

James K. Polk

James K. Polk

1795–1849

President of the United States from 1845 to 1849 (1795–1849)

Walter Davis

Walter Davis

1954–2023

American basketball player (1954–2023)

Mary Tucker

Mary Tucker

2001

American sports shooter

D. J. Carton

D. J. Carton

2000

American basketball player

Lauren Cholewinski

1988

American speed skater

City data from Wikidata (Q2029607), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Pineville, NC

Pineville is a suburban town located in south-central North Carolina. Though it maintains its traditional town center, it is one of the most rapidly-growing suburbs of Charlotte. Pineville is, by residential population, the smallest town in Mecklenburg County.

1 James K Polk Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, ☏ +1 704-889-7145, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM. From Interstate 77 south of Charlotte take Interstate 485 east (Exit 2). At the Pineville exit take Polk Street south through the town of Pineville. The Polk Memorial is on the left. The museum offers tours and information about the home of U.S. President James K. Polk, as well as a reconstruction of his house. Monthly special events. Free. 2 Historic Pineville Town Center, 315 Main Street. Row of historic buildings featuring antique shops, boutiques and restaurants. (updated Jul 2017) 3 Belle Johnston Park, 909 Lakeview Dr, ☏ +1 704-889-2291. Local park featuring walking trails, community center, playgrounds and a large lake. (updated Jul 2017)

1 Sky Zone Charlotte, 10200 Centrum Parkway, ☏ +1 704-208-4040. 2 Pineville Ice House, 400 Town Centre Blvd, ☏ +1 704-889-9000. NHL-size rink with lockers, a pro-shop and snack bar. (updated Jul 2017) 3 The First Tee Learning Center Pineville, 10401 Cadillac Street, ☏ +1 980-819-8103. Outdoor driving range with instruction available.

1 The Garrison: A Cocktail Bar and Restaurant, 314 Main St, ☏ +1 704-889-4277. Local fine-dining spot featuring small plates and healthy options in a hip setting. (updated Jul 2017) 2 Waldhorn Restaurant, 12101 Lancaster Hwy, ☏ +1 704-540-7047. Family-run spot offering both German and American cuisine with 40 brands of beer. (updated Jul 2017) 3 Dive N Diner, 109 North Polk Street, ☏ +1 704-889-3483. Sleek, cozy diner with healthy dishes and comfort food served in a casual setting. (updated May 2018)

1 Pintville Craft Beer, 329 Main Street, ☏ +1 704-835-1089. Chill bar with over 20 craft beers on tap and rotating food trucks outside. (updated Jul 2017) 2 Pineville Tavern, 314 N Polk Street, ☏ +1 704-889-9464. Local relaxed spot with happy hour drinks, great cocktails and quick bites. (updated Jul 2017) 3 Waterbean Coffee, 333 Main Street, ☏ +1 704-970-7777. Hipster, sleek cafe with freshly made baked goods, dishes and coffee.

1 Hilton Garden Inn Pineville/Charlotte, 425 Town Centre Blvd, ☏ +1 704-889-3279. $169. (updated Jul 2017) 2 Hampton Inn Charlotte-Pineville, 400 Town Centre Blvd, ☏ +1 704-889-2700. $109. (updated Jul 2017)

Pineville can be accessed directly through the Charlotte Lynx, a public light rail train directed towards commuters from Uptown Charlotte and UNC Charlotte to Pineville. Below is train station information. Bus routes to and from the Charlotte Int'l Airport and other locations in Mecklenburg County are also available from this location. 1 I-485 & South Blvd S Charlotte, 9508 South Blvd, Charlotte, ☏ +1 704-336-7433. Daily inbound, every 10 minutes. (updated Jul 2017)

Pineville is a suburban commuter town and is best accessed by car or taxi. However, there are also numerous bus routes that offer direct access to the Pineville mall area as well as routes to numerous districts of Charlotte.

Travel tips adapted from Pineville (North Carolina) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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