Discover Concord
26 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Hendrick Motorsports Museum and Team Store
Indoor/outdoor shots of iconic NASCAR race cars, trophies, team garage displays and the modern museum façade. Visit weekday mornings or late afternoons to avoid crowds; golden hour helps for exterior shots of the building and sculptures. Museum lighting is mixed and often dim—expect reflections on glossy cars and possible restrictions on tripods/flash; ask staff about photo policy. Parking is abundant at the Charlotte Motor Speedway complex; facility is wheelchair accessible. Great for capturing
Mustang Owner's Museum
Indoor museum dedicated to Ford Mustangs — dozens of restored vintage and specialty cars, period displays and signage. Shoot classic profiles, engine details, badges and reflective paint finishes. Best on weekday mornings for low crowds; check opening hours and ticketing. Easy parking onsite. Interior lighting is mixed; expect glass cases and reflective surfaces that reward controlled angles and polarizing filters. The collection is valuable for car, history and design photography.
Paint Your Hearts Out
A colorful public mural/walk featuring heart motifs and community-painted panels—ideal for vibrant street-style and detail shots. Best visited early morning or late afternoon for soft, directional light and fewer people; golden hour accentuates color and texture. Easy street-level access with nearby on-street parking; no entry fee. Respect ongoing community projects and private storefronts; weekends draw more locals and families.
The Avett Brothers’ Tribute Mural
Large, colorful street mural honoring the Avett Brothers on a building facade in downtown Concord. Great for bold wide shots showing mural scale with surrounding streetscape, intimate detail shots of brushwork, and environmental portraits. Best light is golden hour or overcast for even color; evenings can yield contrast with street lamps. Easily accessible at sidewalk level with nearby street parking; respect private property and local businesses. Weekday mornings are quieter.
Afton Run Greenway
Afton Run Greenway is a short, accessible paved trail beside a creek and small bridges — great for intimate landscape, waterscape and seasonal foliage shots. Photograph curved trail leading lines, creek reflections, stone/wood bridges and dappled light through trees. Best at golden hour or after rain for reflective surfaces; spring and fall offer color. Street parking near 485 Beacon St NW; no fee. Trails are mostly flat and stroller/cycle-friendly; expect local walkers and occasional dog-walks.
Dorton Park
Dorton Park offers wooded trails, open lawns and a small pond — good for intimate landscape, water reflections and seasonal color. Free public park with parking and accessible paths; weekdays and early morning have few people. Best light at golden hour or overcast for even forest tones; spring and fall offer blossoms and foliage. No permits for casual shooting, but be respectful of picnickers and wildlife.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Charlotte
High-energy indoor skydiving inside a glass vertical wind tunnel: capture suspended flyers in colorful flight suits, dynamic body shapes, instructor interactions, and spectator reactions. Best on weekday mornings or early afternoons to avoid crowds; reserve sessions and sign waivers. Lighting is strong artificial/LED—accessible for handheld shooting but expect reflections on glass. Free parking available at the mall complex; facility is wheelchair accessible. Great for action, portrait, and high
McEachern Greenway
A short urban greenway with tree-lined trails, small stream crossings and pedestrian bridges offering intimate nature and seasonal-color shots close to downtown Concord. Easy paved access and nearby parking make it practical for quick sessions; best in spring for blooms and fall for foliage. Visit at golden hour for warm side-lighting; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded. No permits for casual shooting; respect trail users and leash rules.
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord
Indoor aquarium with tunnel tanks, interactive touch pools and themed exhibits—excellent for close-up marine life, dramatic tunnel perspectives, and low-light creative shots. Visit weekday mornings or late afternoons to avoid crowds. Good wheelchair access, free parking at Concord Mills; tickets required online for timed entry.
Bookmark Sculpture
A large public sculpture resembling a giant bookmark in a plaza near Brumley Ave. Shoot its bold geometric shapes, textures and how it interacts with sky and people for scale. Best at golden hour or blue hour for dramatic light; overcast works for even textures. Easy street parking and public access—no entry fee. Weekdays are quieter. Wheelchair-accessible plaza and nearby cafes make logistics simple.
Ed's Dinosaurs Live
Life-sized, animatronic dinosaur sculptures along a roadside exhibit — great for bold, playful compositions and texture studies. Best visited at golden hour for warm side-lighting or after dusk during occasional illumination. Site is roadside with on-site parking; check current hours/entry or event schedules before arrival. Weekday mornings are quieter for family-free frames.
Memorial Garden
Small, well-kept memorial garden with seasonal flower beds, memorial plaques and shaded walking paths — ideal for intimate botanical and context-rich detail shots. Best visited in spring/early summer for blooms, or golden hour for warm light and soft shadows. Easily accessible from Spring St with street parking; paths are walkable for tripods and low-impact setups. No entry fee; be mindful of signage and quiet reflection areas.
Les Myers Park
Small community park with mature hardwoods, open lawns, walking paths and occasional seasonal plantings—good for woodland compositions, intimate nature shots and relaxed environmental portraits. No entry fee; street parking and a small lot off Lawndale Ave. Best at golden hour or weekday mornings for soft light and few people; fall enhances color. Paved paths and gentle grades make most areas accessible.
W W Flowe Park
W W Flowe Park is a small community park with walking trails, a pond/streams, mature trees and open lawns — good for reflections, intimate landscapes and environmental portraits. Visit at golden hour or after rain for strong pond reflections; weekday mornings are quieter. Paths and parking are accessible; no entry fee. Expect local families and sports activity on weekends.
Hartsell Park
Small community park with tree-lined trails, open fields, a pond and playground — good for nature and lifestyle shots: seasonal foliage, reflections on water, candid family/portrait work. Free parking on-site; no entry fee. Best light: golden hour at sunrise or sunset for warm tones and long shadows; weekday mornings are quiet. Trails are accessible year-round but can be muddy after rain.
McEachern Greenway (Wilson Street Entrance)
Small urban greenway featuring tree-lined trails, creekside views and occasional boardwalks — good for intimate nature and landscape shots, seasonal foliage, and reflections after rain. Best at golden hour or after rain for rich colors and calm water; weekdays and early mornings reduce walkers and dog traffic. Easy street parking near 106 Wilson St NE; no entry fee. Trails are mostly flat and accessible; expect mosquitoes in warm months.
Tonic Rage Room
Tonic Rage Room is an indoor smash experience where participants break props in padded booths—great for high-energy action, colorful debris textures, and emotive portraits. Photograph flying shards, motion trails, and aftermath still lifes. Best visited on weekdays or off-peak hours for private sessions; lighting is artificial and low to moderate—expect mixed color temps. Book sessions in advance, sign waivers, wear provided safety gear. Free parking on site; ask staff for permission before pro‑
Pineapple Water Fountain
Small decorative Pineapple Water Fountain at the medical campus plaza — a tidy subject for detail, reflections and small-scale urban waterscape shots. Easy access and free parking at the medical center; fully accessible. Best light is golden hour or after dusk when fountain lighting and nearby building lights create colorful reflections. Weekday mornings are quiet for unobstructed compositions; watch for maintenance or events on campus.
J.W. (Mickey) McGee Park
Small community park offering mature trees, open lawns and paths — good for intimate landscape, seasonal foliage and environmental portraiture. Easy street parking and free entry; wheelchair-accessible paths likely. Best light at sunrise/sunset for warm tones and long shadows; weekday mornings are quieter. Weather in Concord is warm in summer, colorful foliage in fall. No special permits for casual photography; be respectful of families and events.
The Valcarol Missions Escape Room and Game Show Arena Live!
Indoor themed escape rooms and a live game-show arena with bold signage, set dressing, props and dramatic theatrical lighting — great for action, portrait and detail shots. Visit weekdays or between scheduled shows to avoid crowds; request permission from staff before photographing players or actors. Lighting is mixed (spotlights, colored gels) so expect low light and high contrast. Free street and lot parking nearby; entrance on McGill Ave in a small retail complex. Ideal for capturing staged,속
Highland Creek Sports Club Park - Private
Small private sports-club park with open athletic fields, tree-lined paths and neighborhood creek views—good for compositional lines, wides of fields at golden hour, and intimate nature frames near the creek. Access may be restricted to members or guests; confirm entry and parking at the club. Best light is sunrise or late afternoon for warm side-light; weekdays hold fewer people. Bring insect repellent in warmer months and a tele or polarizer for creek reflections.
Cabarrus County Gymnastics
Indoor gymnastics center ideal for action and portrait photography of athletes: capture high-energy vaults, balance-beam poses, and close-up expressions during practices or meets. Best to visit during weekend meets or evening classes for dynamic action; obtain permission from staff—facility parking on-site. Lighting is mixed fluorescent; bring fast glass and plan for tight compositions. Weekday mornings are quieter for posed shots and drills.
Xtreme Play
Indoor family entertainment complex with trampolines, foam pits, obstacle courses and neon-lit laser tag — great for high-energy action, candid kids’ portraits, and moody low-light neon scenes. Best on weekday mornings/early afternoons for fewer crowds; evenings and weekends are busiest. Expect low light in laser tag (bring fast glass/high ISO); check entry rules (waivers, grip socks often required). Ample parking off Concord Pkwy; facility is generally accessible.
Children Park at Lemmon Ave NW
Small neighborhood children’s park with colorful playground structures, swings, open lawn and shade trees — good for playful candid portraits, action shots of kids, and intimate environmental portraits. No entry fee; roadside parking on Lemmon Ave. Visit weekday mornings or late afternoons for soft light and fewer families; golden hour adds warm tones. Easily accessible, family-friendly, and useful for documentary or lifestyle work rather than dramatic landscapes.
Blessing Box
A small community 'Blessing Box' — a weathered wooden/community pantry on Union St — offers close-up character shots and human-interest storytelling: colorful jars, handwritten signs, and textures against an urban backdrop. Best at golden hour or diffused overcast for even light; weekdays are quieter for unobstructed details. Street parking on Union St; no entry required but be respectful when photographing people or volunteers. Great for documenting community projects and local texture.
MagiQuest
MagiQuest is an indoor, interactive fantasy attraction inside the Concord Mills complex — think themed sets, glowing wands, costumed actors and low‑light, neon accents. Photograph dynamic action shots of players solving quests, closeups of props and wand light trails, and environmental portraits in moody ambient light. Best visited on weekday afternoons or early evenings for fewer crowds; lighting is deliberately dim so expect high ISO needs. Parking is abundant at Concord Mills; entry is ticket