The Fun-damentals.

Gaston County's “bread and butter” is our culture and recreation.

​

From Crowders Mountain, the Carolina Thread Trail, our bike-friendly communities, and lakes & rivers to fine arts centers, art galleries and guilds, farmers markets and cultural events, Gaston County is bursting with fun things to do and see. Explore your favorite pastime—or discover a new one—in Gaston.

From the mountains in the west to the rivers in the east, Gaston County is brimming with things to do. We offer you the perfect live-work-play space that allows you to enjoy life, simply.

​

Some places to explore and experience include:

​

• United States National Whitewater Center

• Crowders Mountain State Park

• Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

• Christmas Town USA

• The Schiele Museum

• Carolina Speedway

• George Poston Pumptrack 

• Rankin Lake Park

​

Please visit our community brand partners at Gaston County Travel & Tourism for a near-exhaustive list of things to do!