Recognized as an All American City and a Main Street City, Shelby is gaining popularity as a premier location for commuters to Charlotte. This area encompasses the scenic Moss Lake area, encircled with beautiful new homes and custom builds. Shelby also offers an historical uptown district, charming shops and antique stores, a regional hospital, outstanding schools, a community college campus, and the Kings Mountain Battleground Park. Diners arrive at Shelby from across the nation to sample the famous hickory-smoked fare at local barbecue restaurants. Recreational attractions include a dozen parks that cover nearby 170 acres with open space, swimming pools, sports fields, tennis courts, and recreation centers. Leisure attractions and activities include a restored train and historic carrousel, private country clubs, golf courses, waterfront recreation, live-stage and musical productions, and colorful annual festivals. Graced by azaleas, tulips, roses, Bradford pear, dogwood and pine trees, the City of Shelby stands in a class of its own for beauty and charm.