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WELCOME to the Ballooning Capital of the East

Any day can be an adventure in Statesville, NC!

We are the best of all worlds. We give you room to breathe. We are close enough, yet worlds away. We are city life and outdoor discovery. We are the wooded shores of Lake Norman, and scenic vistas of the Brushy Mountains. We are industry and agriculture. We are friends and neighbors, sharing in this authentic place.

We are Statesville, All American, yet uniquely North Carolina. We are creating a dynamic future for ourselves, while maintaining the values and quality of life that we cherish. We invite you to be our guest, and discover Statesville - a community of people committed to our heritage, our citizens, our visitors and our future.

About Statesville, NC

It was our first time in a hot air balloon and it was perfect!!! "Big Oh! Balloons" owners , Charles and Kristie made our experience one we will never forget! If it's on your bucket list, check them out!!! Read More

- Robin Hill Verified

We fell in love with the charming town of Statesville after a weekend getaway for a balloon ride with Big oh! Balloons. Our experience was beyond magical. The balloon ride was a gift from my husband to celebrate our a... Read More

- Sandy and Dave Bjorkback Verified

Bourbon, battles, and balloons. These were the reasons I traveled to Statesville, but not the only reasons. Friendly people, diverse restaurants, outdoor recreation, and local shopping were the highlights. It's the pe... Read More

- Jason Barnette Verified

My friend and I had a fantastic stay at the Inn on Front Street and greatly enjoyed our time wandering around Statesville and enjoying the many restaurants, bars, and shops. We would definitely recommend a visit to St... Read More

- Anastassia Laskey Verified

We stayed at the lovely Inn on Front Street for a weekend away and were delighted to receive the 'Stay and Play' dollars for use in downtown shops and restaurants. We enjoyed the benches and tables /chairs along Broad... Read More

- Frieda Kehler Verified

I had a wonderful visit to Statesville and I loved the incentive to stay at The Inn on Front Street that the Stay & Play Package provided. I still have a few downtown dollars left and I hope to be able to come back fo... Read More

- Andrea Ramirez Verified

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Book Your Hot Air Balloon Ride in Statesville, NC Today!

You don't have to wait for an event to take a hot air balloon ride in Statesville, NC. Local balloon pilots are scheduling flights twice a day, weather permitting, seven days a week, all year ‘round. You can choose a sunrise flight at dawn or a sunset flight, about two hours before the sun goes down—the best times of day for ballooning, when the winds are usually calm. There’s no better way to start or end your day!

How high would you like to fly? On a clear day you can see up to 50 miles —see the Brushy Mountains, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Pilot Mountain, and hear the creek gurgling beneath the branches! Most any day can be an adventure!

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WELCOME to the Ballooning Capital of the East

Any day can be an adventure in Statesville, NC!

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