Location: Gastonia
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Gastonia, North Carolina (NC)
Gastonia is the largest city and county seat of Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It is also the second largest satellite city of the Charlotte area, behind Concord. The population was 71,741 at the 2010 Census. Gastonia is the 13th largest city in North Carolina. It is part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, officially designated the Charlotte Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Gastonia has experienced steady growth, with a population increase between 2000 and 2010 of nearly 8.2%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Restaurants in Gastonia
1. Rankin Lake Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Friendnc - Gastonia, United States
I love going to this park in the mornings to ride my motorized scooter around the 1.5 miles lake (I'm disabled). VERY relaxing and peaceful. The path is paved, flat, very easy to navigate, wide enough for people to pass, and very picturesque. The park is about 250 acres, within the city of Gastonia, and very easy to get to. There are picnic shelters along the lakeshore with gorgeous views of the water, corn hole and horseshoe pits, disc golf course, wooed trails, open meadows, kayaking, fishing, canoeing, etc., Very clean, well maintained, beautifully green/flowery, and safe. Would highly recommend!
2. Gaston Pickers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By cherylh903 - Durham, United States
We've been to a lot of places with the word "pickers" in the name and have found them to be messy with a lot of junk. Not this place. It is 28,000 square feet of awesome. They offer a little bit of everything from collectibles, vintage, antiques, newer items, the unusual, and primitive. The aisles were clear and the booths were well organized. The only problem was the strong smell of cigarette smoke when we were in the back of the warehouse. We noticed the large doors were open so someone was probably taking a smoke break and the smoke was coming inside the building. I usually rate down due to the smell of cigarettes but I liked this place so much I just pulled the neck of my t-shirt up over my nose and kept right on going.
3. Martha Rivers Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By GumlawU - Clover, United States
Lots of things to do and my boys love it to come here. Nearby are also soccer & baseball fields. Picnic opportunity’s.
4. Rotary Centennial Pavilion
5. Mary Jo's Cloth Store
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By EmmaGL_12 - Aptos, United States
1st visit from CA, 1999. Bestest $538 1st quilt stash. Then calls followed. 2day from CO. Soo sad...
6. Arts on Main
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Arts on Main is home to the Gaston County Art Guild, an organization that has been in existence for more than 50 years. Arts on Main consists of the Kiser Art Gallery, the Munn Photography Gallery, a Featured Artist Corner, Gift Shop, and more than 20 working Artist Studios. We are free to the public. Stop in and visit us and enjoy art and crafts representing over 150 local artists.
7. Lineberger Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By AEN524 - Charlotte, United States
You can walk this small park and then cross Franklin Blvd and do the Cotton Thread Trail. Great for exercise and to enjoy the trail, easy to park and its free. We try to go there once a month or more.
8. B & B Antique & Artisan Mall
9. Sleepy Poet Antique Mall of Gastonia
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 25 reviews
Sleepy Poet is coming to Gastonia October 1st, 2016. We will have 2 floors open and over 80 vendors of unique antiques, collectibles, and much more "no rhyme or reason, just cool stuff". We are located in the historic Kress building in downtown Gastonia.
Reviewed By thomasom2020
????????????MUST Read! What happen to owner Towery Maurice Burris-Hunt? This is a great place to shop or just visit. It has a museum & antique shop feel. The place is large and the selection incredible. Attendees helpful. Usually someone on hand to talk offer the history on items. Clean welcoming environment. Its roots is similar to that of Catawba River antique mall in Belmont which was founded by J.P Morgan blood heir Diplomat Towery Maurice Burris-Hunt in 2013. During that time he was being recognized globally son of a Moroccan Ambassador to USA. Locally being acknowledged for his charitable contributions after being administered the estate trust of billionaire grandfather Johnny Bryan Hunt founder of J.B Hunt Transportation and famed TV personality Kemal Amin "Casey" Kasem. He acquired historical First National Bank 106 S. Lafayette St Shelby NC acquiring 100s of area properties including land & building rights used by Sleepy Pot. He allowed select individuals to pick through commercial & residential buildings. Much of the initial inventory came from this source. While many of the properties were being looted by individuals and items being hidden or sold at flea markets and yard sales. The two Antique stores were visited by History Channels "American Pickers" at his request. Enjoyable. But if you ask of its history or the story of how it came to exist. You have to find locals willing to tell.
10. Cavendish Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mariannedanis - Cumming, United States
Great beer, great space, dog friendly. There are mister in the outdoor space to combat the heat. Highly recommend.
