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

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...

Deborah Holt Noel of NC Weekend Paddles the 11 Mills Blueway

PBS NC

Aug 6, 2021

Deborah Holt Noel of NC Weekend Paddles the 11 Mills Blueway

Join host Deborah Holt Noel as she shares the best things to see and do across the state each weekend. Whether you're a fan of bluegrass...

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...

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...

USA Pump Track Championships Comes to Gaston County – May 16th

Melissa McCauley

Apr 27, 2021

USA Pump Track Championships Comes to Gaston County – May 16th

Miami, Fla. (April 26, 2021) - The USA Pump Track Championships is looking for its first champion! Announced today, USA Pump Track...

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...

Gaston County’s Tourism Industry Can Help Drive an Economic Rebound

Melissa McCauley

Apr 27, 2021

Gaston County’s Tourism Industry Can Help Drive an Economic Rebound

Taking place May 2-8, National Travel & Tourism Week is an annual celebration of the U.S. travel industry’s contributions and a reminder...

Melissa McCauley

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,...

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Mar 17, 2021

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Now Open to the Public

After navigating the threat of Covid-19 for a year, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will reopen to the public on March 17. The Garden has...

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...

The Lake Loop at Crowders Mountain State Park

Melissa McCauley

Feb 23, 2021

The Lake Loop at Crowders Mountain State Park

Lake Loop If you are in the area, (Gaston County located just west of Charlotte, NC) and looking for quick and easy trail to hike, look...

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.

Spurring youth interest in science goal of Crowders program

Melissa McCauley

Dec 12, 2019

Spurring youth interest in science goal of Crowders program

A new state program aimed at getting youngsters interested in science and scientific careers will debut at Crowders Mountain State Park...

GO Gaston: Mountain Island Park Trail offers scenic Catawba views

Melissa McCauley

Dec 12, 2019

GO Gaston: Mountain Island Park Trail offers scenic Catawba views

By Bill Poteat bpoteat@gastongazette.com, Posted Sep 28, 2018 at 1 :39 PM Updated Sep 28, 2018 at 1 :39 PM The official slogan for the...

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...

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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