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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:
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United States National Whitewater Center
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Crowders Mountain State Park
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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
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Christmas Town USA
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The Schiele Museum
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Carolina Speedway
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George Poston Pumptrack
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Rankin Lake Park
Please visit our community brand partners at Gaston County Travel & Tourism for a near-exhaustive list of things to do!
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