Make a day of it
Davidson itineraries.
Each plan uses published place records. Walking and driving legs are labeled; nothing here books a table or ticket for you.
Morning · 3 stops
Coffee, books and lunch
Start beside campus, browse an independent bookstore, then sit down for a late breakfast on Main Street.
Summit Coffee → Main Street Books → Famous Toastery
Afternoon · 3 stops
A Main Street afternoon
Library, bookstore and an ice cream to finish — an easy downtown loop.
Davidson Branch Library → Main Street Books → Ben & Jerry's Davidson
Evening · 2 stops
Dinner and a performance
An early dinner downtown, then a public performance at the college.
Kindred → Duke Family Performance Hall
Weekend morning · 3 stops
A market morning
Shop the farmers market, grab coffee and browse books.
Davidson Farmers Market → Main Street Books → Summit Coffee
With children · 2 stops
A park outing and an afternoon treat
Open space on the east side, then back downtown for ice cream.
Fisher Farm Park → Ben & Jerry's Davidson
Date night · 2 stops
A relaxed date night
Italian off Main Street, then community theater a few blocks north.
Il Bosco Ristorante → Armour Street Theater
Visiting guests · 3 stops
Hosting visiting guests
Show guests the campus, Main Street and a memorable dinner.
Davidson College campus → Main Street Books → Kindred
Rainy day · 3 stops
A rainy-day cultural outing
Indoor stops close together: library, books and a warm meal.
Davidson Branch Library → Main Street Books → Famous Toastery
Outdoors · 2 stops
A nearby lake-area afternoon
Two public county parks on Lake Norman in Cornelius — not in Davidson, and not private shoreline.
Jetton Park → Ramsey Creek Park