
Things to Do
Parks & Recreation
Shelby, North Carolina
Cleveland & Gaston Counties
Charlotte
Asheville
Day Trips
Day Trips
The Villages of Hallelujah Acres is surrounded by 'healthy lifestyle' venues. Within an hour's drive, you'll discover beautiful state parks, national parks, and the largest wildlife reserve in the Southeast.
Whether you are hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, boating, horseback riding, camping, or simply bird watching... there is nature nearby.
Kings Mountain National Military Park – 14 miles away
This park commemorates a pivotal victory of the Revolutionary War. Includes a fascinating visitors center, battlefield trail, and is a favorite spot for revolutionary war demonstration groups!
Kings Mountain State Park – 15 miles away Miles of trails, equestrian facilities, group camping barracks, campgrounds, two fishing lakes with boat rentals, and the popular Living History Farm.
Crowder's Mountain State Park – 18 miles away
A local favorite for rock climbing, back country camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking, canoeing, bird watching, educational programs, and more!
Cowpens National Battlefield – 27 miles away
This Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. Activities include picnicking, viewing exhibits in the Visitor Center, and more.
South Mountain State Park – 33 miles away
Nestled deep in the woods, South Mountains State Park includes elevations up to 3,000 feet, a waterfall dropping 80 feet, 40 miles of trails, and a 17-mile mountain-bike loop.
Chimney Rock State Park – 54 miles away
The park's namesake, a huge pillar of granite provides breathtaking views of Hickory Nut Gorge and surrounding mountains. The park also includes a spectacular 404-foot waterfall.
Gorges State Park – 101 miles away
A complement of Chimney Rock State Park, the Gorges State Park is a temperate rainforest of spectacular waterfalls, rugged river gorges, and sheer rock cliffs.





























