Kannapolis, NC

Kannapolis sits 25 miles northeast of Charlotte along Interstate 85, making it an easy drive from North Carolina's largest city. The town serves as a gateway between Charlotte and the research triangle region, with I-85 and US Route 29 as the main arteries. Most visitors use Exit 63 off I-85 to reach downtown, while US 29 connects north to Salisbury and south to Concord. The North Carolina Research Campus downtown occupies the site where Cannon Mills once operated the world's largest company town.