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.

Family
Adventure Landing Gastonia
Family attraction including baseball/softball batting cages, arcade games & mini-golf.
2600 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA

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

Food & Drink
Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel Gastonia
168 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA

Shopping
Bedazzled Bridal & Formal
Boutique offering designer wedding gowns, bridal & prom dresses, tuxedos & accessories.
605 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

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

Food & Drink
Canal Coffee Company
3648 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA

Food & Drink
Catawba Coffee Co.
104 W Charlotte Ave, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA

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

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

Family
Chuck E. Cheese
Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.
416 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

Food & Drink
Constantine’s Restaurant
1825 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

Food & Drink
Cool Beans Cat Cafe
176 S Chester St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA

Outdoors
Crowders Mountain State Park - Linwood Road Access
4611 Linwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28086, USA

Outdoors
Dallas Park
1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034, USA

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

Food & Drink
Drift on Lake Wylie
315-M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012, USA

Food & Drink
EJ's Soul Food & Vegan Bar & Grill
501 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

Food & Drink
El Tres Platos
1700 S York Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA

Food & Drink
Floyd & Blackie's
142 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA

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

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

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

Food & Drink
Groovy Beast
1611 Westover St, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA

Sports & Recreation
Hang Time Golf
3119 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA