Campus & Surroundings

Davidson College is located in the Town of Davidson, North Carolina approximately 20 minutes north of Charlotte.

Davidson students get the best of all worlds—a vibrant campus community close to a major metropolitan area with opportunities for outdoor adventures. During your visit to the college, be sure to check out all that the surrounding communities offer.

Your Davidson Journey Starts Now Connect With Davidson

We know that visiting campus is a bit different these days, so we’ve designed opportunities for you to connect with Davidson both in person and virtually to give you a sense of all that Davidson offers.

Visit Opportunities

Town of Davidson

The Town of Davidson provides a supportive, safe and active community for Davidson College students to learn and thrive during their college career. Davidson is home to many small businesses including a variety of well-known restaurants.

Greater Charlotte

Just a short 20-minute drive away, students can enjoy art, theatre, sports, and dining events in North Carolina's largest metro area, Charlotte. Many major companies are headquartered in the Charlotte area providing Davidson students with meaningful internships.

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Lake Norman Area

Along with Davidson, the communities of Huntersville, Mooresville, and Cornelius make up the Lake Norman area. Huntersville is a quick drive south of campus with upscale shopping and dining options, while Mooresville, just north of campus, is home to many of NASCAR's racing teams.

Get Outdoors

Students, faculty, and staff enjoy exclusive access to Davidson's Lake Campus located just a few minutes away on Lake Norman. The campus cross-country trails have routes for hiking and jogging located in a wooded, quiet area on campus.

Explore the Outdoors

What's the Weather Like?

Tucked between the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina and the picturesque Carolina coastline, Davidson is fortunate to experience all four seasons. With winters cold enough to catch a flurry but mild enough to enjoy the outdoors, and spring and fall seasons that shower our campus in vivid foliage, there's no bad time to experience campus.

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