Gastonia, Gaston County, NC

Places to go in Gastonia

29 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Adventure Landing Gastonia

Family

Adventure Landing Gastonia

Family attraction including baseball/softball batting cages, arcade games & mini-golf.

2600 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA

Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel Gastonia

Food & Drink

Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel Gastonia

168 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA

Bedazzled Bridal & Formal

Shopping

Bedazzled Bridal & Formal

Boutique offering designer wedding gowns, bridal & prom dresses, tuxedos & accessories.

605 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

Bubba's 33

Food & Drink

Bubba's 33

Burgers, pizza & beer served alongside many large-screen TVs showing sports & music videos.

3287 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA

Canal Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Canal Coffee Company

3648 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Food & Drink

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Family-friendly chain serving American comfort food with a Texas twist, plus cocktails.

2051 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

Constantine’s Restaurant

Food & Drink

Constantine’s Restaurant

1825 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

Cool Beans Cat Cafe

Food & Drink

Cool Beans Cat Cafe

176 S Chester St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA

Crowders Mountain State Park - Linwood Road Access

Outdoors

Crowders Mountain State Park - Linwood Road Access

4611 Linwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28086, USA

EJ's Soul Food & Vegan Bar & Grill

Food & Drink

EJ's Soul Food & Vegan Bar & Grill

501 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

El Tres Platos

Food & Drink

El Tres Platos

1700 S York Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA

Franklin Square

Shopping

Franklin Square

2900-3086 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA

Gaston Pour House: Drinks, Food, Coffee & Lounge

Food & Drink

Gaston Pour House: Drinks, Food, Coffee & Lounge

Pub eats with craft beer, brown spirits & classic cocktails, plus live music & open-mike nights.

170 S South St #103B, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA

George Poston Park

Outdoors

George Poston Park

Dog-friendly park with sports fields, trails, a lake, picnicking, playgrounds & mountain biking.

1101 Lowell Spencer Mountain Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA

Groovy Beast

Food & Drink

Groovy Beast

1611 Westover St, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA

Hang Time Golf

Sports & Recreation

Hang Time Golf

3119 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA

Hickory Tavern

Food & Drink

Hickory Tavern

Sports bar & grill chain with an extensive menu of typical bar food & TVs galore.

1925 Hoffman Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

Lineberger Park

Outdoors

Lineberger Park

632 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

Martha Rivers Park

Outdoors

Martha Rivers Park

48-acre park with a youth sports complex & castle-themed playground, plus trails & picnic shelters.

1515 Neal Hawkins Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA

Massage Envy

Wellness

Massage Envy

2290 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

Mic's Kitchen

Food & Drink

Mic's Kitchen

1528 W May Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA

Monster Mini Golf Gastonia

Family

Monster Mini Golf Gastonia

Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.

3924 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA

Rankin Lake Park

Outdoors

Rankin Lake Park

Park featuring a reservoir, picnic shelters, horseshoes, paved trails, fishing, boating & more.

1750 Rankin Lake Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA

Smith's Soul Food Bistro

Food & Drink

Smith's Soul Food Bistro

209 S Chestnut St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA