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Tuck Fest at US National Whitewater Center a great weekend getaway

Mar 9, 2022

Tuck Fest at US National Whitewater Center a great weekend getaway

April 29 - May 1, 2022 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC Tuck Fest is a multi-day festival that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle...

Get Involved! This is your opportunity to help preserve and maintain our natural resources

Melissa McCauley

Mar 6, 2022

Get Involved! This is your opportunity to help preserve and maintain our natural resources

Gaston County is committed to preserving natural spaces, not only to sustain the environment but to offer unparalleled access so everyone...

Melissa McCauley

Feb 22, 2022

Join Us as We Celebrate 175

2021 represents a significant chapter in Gaston County's history—its 175th anniversary. On December 21, 1846, Gaston County came to be....

Make the most of the Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail Passport Game

Melissa McCauley

Jan 5, 2022

Make the most of the Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail Passport Game

The Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail The Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail is a self-guided trail of craft beverage producers located close to...

Carolina Thread Trail

Dec 22, 2021

Destination: Recreation

Photo: Spencer Mountain Landing 2009 by Nancy-Pierce Over the last few years, Gaston County has increasingly become a destination for...

Carolina Thread Trail

Dec 9, 2021

Carolina Thread Trail Reccommends Seven Oaks Preserve Trail

The Carolina Thread Trail has a new trail tour video out, featuring Seven Oaks Preserve Trail! This is one of our most popular trails,...

Mountain Biking Along the South Fork River in McAdenville, NC

Melissa McCauley

Nov 8, 2021

Mountain Biking Along the South Fork River in McAdenville, NC

The South Fork River Trail 119 Willow Drive, McAdenville, NC 28101 The South Fork River trail is a natural surface trail located along...

MOONLIGHT ON MAIN Shining Bright in Belmont

Melissa McCauley

Oct 26, 2021

MOONLIGHT ON MAIN Shining Bright in Belmont

The Museum of the Moon made its way to downtown Belmont where it is shined bright for three weekends serving as the backdrop for a series...

Gastonia Greenway Extended Through Town in Gaston County

Carolina Thread Trail

Oct 14, 2021

Gastonia Greenway Extended Through Town in Gaston County

Construction has just wrapped up on an extension of the Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway through central Gastonia. Connecting Lineberger...

Outdoor Adventures Make for a Great Weekend Getaway in Gaston County

Melissa McCauley

Oct 14, 2021

Outdoor Adventures Make for a Great Weekend Getaway in Gaston County

Fall is absolutely the best time to get outside as temperatures cool and landscapes come brilliantly alive. Get out and explore this...

Take in the Splendor of Fall Colors by Hiking these 5 Trails in Gaston County

Melissa McCauley

Aug 25, 2021

Take in the Splendor of Fall Colors by Hiking these 5 Trails in Gaston County

The Lake Loop at Crowders Mountain State Park The views of the Lake Loop Trail at Crowders Mountain are quite lovely with every turn...

8 Dog-Friendly Adventures in Gaston County

Melissa McCauley

Aug 9, 2021

8 Dog-Friendly Adventures in Gaston County

It’s prime time to get outdoors for long, sunny days on the trail and in the water—and you don’t have to leave man’s best friend home...

Catawba RiverKeeper

Jul 12, 2021

Riverfest 2021

Food trucks, live music, local beer, free kayaking, kids' zone, vendors and more! Celebrate summer and the Catawba River at RiverFest...

Catawba Riverkeeper moves its headquarters to Gaston County

Melissa McCauley

Jun 22, 2021

Catawba Riverkeeper moves its headquarters to Gaston County

Recently, Catawba Riverkeeper announced its plans to build a new headquarters within a vacant building located in downtown McAdenville on...

First Ever Bio Blitz at George Poston Park – Saturday, June 26th

Lynn Helton

Jun 7, 2021

First Ever Bio Blitz at George Poston Park – Saturday, June 26th

A Bio Blitz is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. So,...

Carolina Thread Trail celebrates Trails June 5

Jennifer Clark

Jun 4, 2021

Carolina Thread Trail celebrates Trails June 5

Socially distanced activities include guided nature walks, free kayak and bike rentals, yoga, stand-up paddleboarding and more to...

Half-Day Guided Kayak Tours In Gaston County

Melissa McCauley

Jun 4, 2021

Half-Day Guided Kayak Tours In Gaston County

If you are ready to experience an authentic river with experienced guides, this half-day paddling experience is for you! Reserve your...

Lynn Brandon

May 18, 2021

Gaston County Mountains in the Piedmont

When the world was put on hold in 2020, the great outdoors became the Great Escape. Mountains and water adventures are tonic for the...

Gaston County Celebrates the ‘Power of Travel’

Melissa McCauley

Apr 27, 2021

Gaston County Celebrates the ‘Power of Travel’

Belmont, NC — National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will...

Congratulations to the Winners of the King Kat Tournament in Belmont

King Kat Tournament Trail

Apr 27, 2021

Congratulations to the Winners of the King Kat Tournament in Belmont

Louisville, KY – April 26, 2021 – Catfish anglers from six states traveled to Lake Wylie at Belmont, NC for a King Kat Tournament Trail...

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VISITORS GUIDE

Check out the latest Gaston County Visitors Guide and start planning your vacation today!

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Belmont, NC 28012
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VISITORS GUIDE

Check out the latest Gaston County Visitors Guide and start planning your vacation today!

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 620 North Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-4044 travelguide@GoGastonNC.org

E-NEWSLETTER SIGN UP

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
620 North Main Street
Belmont, NC 28012
704-825-4044
travelguide@GoGastonNC.org