Gastonia, Gaston County, NC

Places to go in Gastonia

45 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

AmberJack Seafood & Steaks Restaurant

Food & Drink

AmberJack Seafood & Steaks Restaurant

Whimsical steak & seafood eatery with a nautical theme supplying American classics & cocktails.

4253 S New Hope Rd, Cramerton, NC 28032, 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

Catawba Coffee Co.

Food & Drink

Catawba Coffee Co.

104 W Charlotte Ave, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA

Catawba Science Center

Arts & Culture

Catawba Science Center

Science museum featuring hands-on displays, including an aquarium with sharks, plus a planetarium.

243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601, 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

Chuck E. Cheese

Family

Chuck E. Cheese

Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

416 Cox Rd, 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

Dallas Park

Outdoors

Dallas Park

1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034, USA

Don Gibson Theatre

Arts & Culture

Don Gibson Theatre

Vintage cinema converted into a 400-seat concert hall hosting national touring acts of all genres.

318 S Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150, USA

Drift on Lake Wylie

Food & Drink

Drift on Lake Wylie

315-M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012, 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

Floyd & Blackie's

Food & Drink

Floyd & Blackie's

142 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032, 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