Home to less than 12,000 residents, the growing community of Lincolnton blends small-town charm and historic appeal with urban advantages. In the heart of the quaint downtown district stands the stately Lincoln Cultural Center, housing the city's first historical museum along with a performance hall for live theatre productions, concerts, lectures, exhibition galleries, and studio and classroom activities. Hiking, biking, picnicking, camping, sailing, boating, fishing, and water sports are common pastimes for Lincolnton residents with mountains to the west and Lake Norman to the east. Although Charlotte is a short distance from home, residents can enjoy everything from Broadway hits to symphony and theatre without ever leaving Lincolnton. Historic sites, wonderful antique shops, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and thriving businesses and industries are all components of the magnetic charms of Lincolnton.