STORIES

Apr 22, 2021

Preserving our land and water

Welcome To The Outdoors! Gaston County is committed to preserving natural spaces, not only to sustain the environment but to offer...

OUR MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS IN GASTON COUNTY

Melissa McCauley

Mar 23, 2021

OUR MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS IN GASTON COUNTY

Get your adrenaline pumping, learn something new or escape to a quiet place — you can do it all here. We have some of the best places to...

Melissa McCauley

Mar 23, 2021

3 Great Trails in Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain offers three great trails including the Sidewalk Connector, Gateway Trail and Kings Mountain State Park Trail. Afterwards,...

Melissa McCauley

Feb 23, 2021

Trail Tuesday in Gaston County

Gaston County offers numerous natural resources providing amazing opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. We are encouraging folks...

Rocky Branch Park Trail Enhancement in Belmont

Melissa McCauley

Jan 27, 2021

Rocky Branch Park Trail Enhancement in Belmont

Rocky Branch Park, a popular recreational park, recently received upgrades to make it a must see outdoor attraction for visitors to...

Paddling the Catawba River Blueway From Tuckasegee Park to Kevin Loftin Park

Melissa McCauley

Oct 16, 2020

Paddling the Catawba River Blueway From Tuckasegee Park to Kevin Loftin Park

Plan a weekend of kayaking in Gaston County, exploring the Catawba and Southfork River Blueways.

A Beginner's Guide to Rock Climbing at Crowders Mountain State Park

Melissa McCauley

Jun 26, 2020

A Beginner's Guide to Rock Climbing at Crowders Mountain State Park

Take your adventures in Gaston County to the next level, a beginners guide to rock climbing at Crowders Mountain State Park.

8 Tips for Making the Most of a Trip to the Poston Park Pump Track

Melissa McCauley

Dec 12, 2019

8 Tips for Making the Most of a Trip to the Poston Park Pump Track

There’s a new spot to hang out with friends and family in Gaston County, with just the right mix of outdoors, exercise, and a dash of...

5 Must-Stop Spots along the Catawba River Blueway

Melissa McCauley

Dec 12, 2019

5 Must-Stop Spots along the Catawba River Blueway

Looking for one of the area’s best float trips? Check out the stretch of the Catawba River starting just below Mountain Island Lake in...

Gateway Trail Butterfly Garden -- a rest stop for monarchs

Melissa McCauley

Dec 12, 2019

Gateway Trail Butterfly Garden -- a rest stop for monarchs

As summer slowly slips toward autumn in the western piedmont of North Carolina, a journey of mythical proportions is silently taking...

Sytz Trail System great addition to Warlick Y

Melissa McCauley

Dec 12, 2019

Sytz Trail System great addition to Warlick Y

The Warlick Family YMCA, which opened late last year, offers its members a host of amenities including two large indoor pools, a plethora...

An Insider's Guide to the US National Whitewater Center

Melissa McCauley

Dec 12, 2019

An Insider's Guide to the US National Whitewater Center

When U.S. National Whitewater Center Executive Director Jeff Wise first started talking about building a concrete whitewater river in the...

A Quick & Dirty Guide to Gaston County’s Best Hiking

Melissa McCauley

Dec 12, 2019

A Quick & Dirty Guide to Gaston County’s Best Hiking

Two isolated peaks rising abruptly from the otherwise rolling landscape give Gaston County something no other destination in the North...

An Insider's Guide to Crowders Mountain State Park

Melissa McCauley

Dec 12, 2019

An Insider's Guide to Crowders Mountain State Park

Located on land once grazed by herds of elk and buffalo roaming the border between the Catawba and Cherokee, Crowders Mountain State Park...

Waterfront Views on The Catawba & Lake Wylie in Gaston County

Melissa McCauley

Dec 11, 2019

Waterfront Views on The Catawba & Lake Wylie in Gaston County

What to Do on the Water With everything from mirror-like flatwater to Class III rapids, Gaston County, N.C., features a place to paddle...

Melissa McCauley

Dec 11, 2019

The Best Hikes in Gaston

Plant your hiking boot atop the rocky outcroppings on Crowders Mountain and scan the horizon for a bird’s eye view of the Charlotte...

Biking the Backroads and Trails of Gaston County

Melissa McCauley

Dec 11, 2019

Biking the Backroads and Trails of Gaston County

Road Rides Let’s say it’s a recovery day, or maybe you’re taking the family out for some bicycle bonding time. Consider peddling...

Melissa McCauley

Dec 11, 2019

Backpacking Crowders Mountain

Backpacking Crowders Mountain It’s 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon and the weather across the Carolinas looks promising for the coming...

Melissa McCauley

Dec 11, 2019

Crowders Mountain - Climbing

Intro The craggy, quartzite peaks of Crowders Mountain are full of challenging routes and surrounded by great views. As the classic trad...

Melissa McCauley

Dec 10, 2019

Catawba River - Paddling

Intro Forming the western border of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, and feeding many of the lakes in this part of the piedmont, the...

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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

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