Nestled at the base of a 1,250-foot summit, this small town in Gaston County, North Carolina, offers picturesque views of Spencer Mountain and access to the South Fork Catawba River.
Discover the most popular places to visit in Gastonia
Rankin Lake Park
7.8/10 (83 reviews)
This serene 80-acre lake park offers fishing piers, boat rentals, and disc golf amid natural beauty. Follow the paved trail for scenic views and wildlife spotting, or reserve a picnic shelter for family gatherings.
Eastridge Mall
7.6/10 (155 reviews)
Eastridge Mall features over 70 stores from national retailers to local shops in Gastonia's premier shopping destination. Families enjoy the children's play area and food court during their retail excursion.
Schiele Museum of Natural History
8.0/10 (64 reviews)
This Smithsonian affiliate houses one of the Southeast's largest collections of mounted land mammals. Explore wildlife dioramas, catch a planetarium show, or wander the outdoor nature trail and working farm.
Little Theater of Gastonia
7.6/10 (54 reviews)
This intimate community theater has showcased local talent through diverse productions since 1950. Enjoy an evening of quality entertainment in downtown Gastonia, surrounded by charming shops and eateries.
Catawba Creek Golf Course
7.8/10 (38 reviews)
This classic Donald Ross-designed course features challenging play across 18 holes with fast greens and lush fairways. Enjoy a strategic round amid mature trees while testing your skills on the characterful back nine.
Gastonia Farmers Market
8.4/10 (38 reviews)
This local hub showcases farm-fresh produce and handcrafted goods from April through November. Browse seasonal offerings, chat with farmers, and visit for special events like twilight markets or the Christmas craft fair.
Arts on Main
7.8/10 (40 reviews)
Arts on Main showcases 150+ local artists across galleries and studios in the historic Gaston County Art Guild. Explore the Kiser Gallery, meet creators in their workspaces, and browse unique, purchasable artwork.
Regal Franklin Square
You can take time to visit Regal Franklin Square during your travels to Gastonia. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
"Our room was spacious for 2 people. The bathroom was average but it was clean enough. It does need a bit of deep cleaning as the vents were filled with dust. The beds were comfortable. For the price we paid, it believe it was well worth it."
"The lobby was unkempt on Sunday morning crumbs all over the furniture and the carpets the the pillows on the furniture were not set and there was a table for two which had two napkins and half a set of utensils and I was the first one down there. I didn’t even LOOK around just noticed these things in my little “bubble” .
It seemed the waitress was late but the food and chef were on time and in good order.
Total change in character for such a nice place we have gone to for years.
The gym was...
"When we arrived, we were told they had no clean rooms despite the fact that we had a prearranged reservation and room had already been paid in full. Check in was at 3 we didn’t get into a room till after 9:30 pm. We were given room 118, once in a room my nine year-old, went to the bathroom, closed the door and became stuck in the bathroom because the door handle was broken. We literally had to pry the door open to get him out. I spoke to a maintenance person there who said that was supposed to...
"The staff was very kind, nice and very accommodating. I appreciated one gentleman being very honest about my grandson being in the pool alone for safety reasons.
Thank you!"
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.