Guidebook for Gastonia
Sightseeing
Crowders Mountain State Park
522 Park Office LnA great place to hike!
Located 5 minutes away Rankin Lake Park has a great walking trail around the lake. There are also canoes and paddle boats. There are several picnic shelters as well.
6 locals recommend
Rankin Lake Park
Rankin Lake ParkLocated 5 minutes away Rankin Lake Park has a great walking trail around the lake. There are also canoes and paddle boats. There are several picnic shelters as well.
Plenty to do at the Whitewater Center including a nice patio for a meal.
405 locals recommend
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyPlenty to do at the Whitewater Center including a nice patio for a meal.
Beautiful Gardens everyone should see! Special events around the holidays too.
151 locals recommend
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S New Hope RdBeautiful Gardens everyone should see! Special events around the holidays too.
Everything Else
We are conveniently located to the Charlotte Douglas Airport and downtown Charlotte
116 locals recommend
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
5501 Josh Birmingham PkwyWe are conveniently located to the Charlotte Douglas Airport and downtown Charlotte
Food Scene
You cannot come to Gastonia and not visit Tony's. The very best milkshake around.
18 locals recommend
Tony's Ice Cream
604 E Franklin BlvdYou cannot come to Gastonia and not visit Tony's. The very best milkshake around.
Spindle City Cafe
207 W Main Ave5 minutes away and everything is made from scratch!
Shopping
Great selection and prices vary. There are other places I can recommend but this is my favorite in the area.
10 locals recommend
Catawba River Antique Mall
406 Catawba StGreat selection and prices vary. There are other places I can recommend but this is my favorite in the area.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the oldest Christmas light displays around.
Beautiful to drive or walk through.
19 locals recommend
McAdenville
One of the oldest Christmas light displays around.
Beautiful to drive or walk through.