Attractions
Gaston County Travel and Tourism offers exciting attractions and things to do.
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
500 South New Hope Rd.
Belmont, NC
704-825-4490
Located on 450 acres along the banks of Lake Wylie south of Belmont, the Daniel Sowe Botanical Garden offers 110 acres of rolling meadows and woodlands are being developed as one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Already the perennial garden has been called one of the finest in the Southeast
Crowders Mountain State Park522 Park Office Ln.
Kings Mountain, NC
704-853-5375
Climb rugged peaks rising 800 feet above the surrounding countryside and watch raptors soar in the wind currents. Rocky ledges and outcrops are the perfect seats from which to view the panorama below. The park itself is 5,096 acres. Travel park trails for a closer look at the highland environment. Experienced rock climbers will enjoy the challenges of Crowders Mountain.
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Schiele Museum
1500 East Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
704-866-6908
Gastonia's Schiele Museum of Natural History features the largest collection of land mammal specimens in the Southeast, from common raccoons to huge buffalo. But that's just the beginning. It has five permanent galleries with vivid natural history exhibits, plus outdoor recreations of an Indian Village and an 18th Century Farm. The James H. Lynn Planetarium features a spacious theater that surrounds the audience.
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Christmas Town USA
McAdenville, NC
704-823-2260
704-823-2261
Each December, hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights turn this small mill town into a spectacular holiday display. Visitors stroll down Main Street surrounded by the sights and sounds of Christmas.
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US National Whitewater Center5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
Charlotte, NC
704-391-3900
The U.S. National Whitewater Center is an outdoor recreation facility set on the banks of the Catawba River. Our 307 acres of woodlands is home to the world's largest recirculating river, 14 miles of biking, hiking and running trails, and one of the world's largest outdoor climbing facilities... and now, we've made it easier than ever to enjoy... just buy one Pass, and PLAY ALL DAY!
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Belmont Abbey
100 Belmont-Mt Holly Rd.
Belmont, NC
Campus Tours:
704-461-6665
Historic Tours:
704-461-6675
The church at Belmont Abbey, completed in 1893, was once the only abbey cathedral in the nation. In 1998 it was named a Minor Basilica by Rome, a rare Papal honor. Located on the 650-acre campus of Belmont Abbey College, its beautiful painted-glass windows won a gold prize at the Colombian Exposition in 1893. The college’s central campus has been designated an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Carolina Speedway
6335 Union Rd.
Gastonia, NC
704-869-0313
Carolina Speedway is attracting crowds every Friday night to its improved dirt race track in southern Gaston County. The 4/10 mile track has excited fans and drivers in Gaston County for 44 years, and its seating, concession stands and other facilities have recently been improved to keep pace with fans' expectations.
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Gaston County Museum of Art & History
131 W. Main St.
Dallas, NC
704-922-7681
Begin your tour of this multifaceted attraction with the museum's main building, the former Hoffman Hotel, constructed in 1852 in an elegantly simple Greek Revival style. It features authentically furnished period rooms, a "hands-on" parlor, a gift shop and changing exhibits which explore art, history and historic preservation.
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C. Grier Beam Truck Museum
111 North Mountain St.
Cherryville, NC
704-435-3072
The C Grier Beam Truck Museum has a wonderful display of trucks dating back to 1927, plus lots of photos and memorabilia. Experience the early days of trucking as they come alive through exhibits at the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum. This truly impressive attraction was founded in 1982 by the Carolina Freight Carriers Corporation as part of its 50th Anniversary celebration.
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Downtown Historic Dallas
Dallas, NC
704-922-7681
Listed on the National Register Historic Places is the downtown area of Dallas, NC. The center of Dallas features the Old Gaston County Courthouse, the Gaston County Museum, the Old Jail, and other buildings surrounding the court square. Walking tours of the square are available at Gaston County Museum.
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Cherryville Heritage Park
109 Main St.
Cherryville, NC
704-435-8011
Exhibits that follow the history of Cherryville from the early 1800's until today. One of the interesting exhibits is the painting of a bull! The American Tobacco Company used the bull to advertise their Bull Durham brand tobacco. Painted on thousands of buildings in the United States and Europe, there are only four known paintings existing today on brick buildings. The bull was painted in 1910 and was covered with plaster for 80 years but reappeared in 1991 when the plaster was removed. No admission fee.
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Cherryville Historical Museum
104 S. Jacob St.
Cherryville, NC
704-435-6998
Located in the downtown, the park includes 19th century buildings that illustrate the developments of Cherryville. They include the first City Hall, a school, smokehouse, liquor bonded warehouse and a jail. No admission fee.
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Brevard Station
112 S. Main St.
Stanley, NC
704-263-9801
The Brevard Station museum open for visitors to see pictures, artifacts, and documents from the past. A significant factor in the history of Stanley was the discovery of a wild magnolia tree by French botanist, Andre Michaux. The descendants of this tree still thrive in Stanley.
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American Military Museum
109 West Second Ave.
Gastonia, NC
704-866-6068
The American Military Museum, originally founded by American Legion Post 23, houses an authentic college of military and related memorabilia from past wars and periods.
Lineberger Maple Springs Farms
906 Dallas-Stanley Hwy.
Dallas, NC704-748-1488
704-922-8688
Whether you like fresh strawberries or blackberries, golden pumpkins or cornstalk mazes, Lineberger Maple Springs Farm in Dallas has something for the whole family.
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Lake Wylie Kayak Rentals
Trailrace Marina
1000 Marina Village Dr.
Mount Holly, NC
704-914-7484
There is nothing like flat water kayaking. Experience it today starting from only $5 per hour at Lake Wylie Kayak Rentals. Conveniently located on the banks of the Catawba River, in historic Belmont and only 15 minutes from Charlotte
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Belmont Historical Society
40 Catawba Street
Belmont NC
704-825-4848
The Belmont Historical Society, Inc. (BHS) is dedicated to preserving the history of the city of Belmont NC and its immediate surrounding area.
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