Location: Gastonia
Top Things to do in Gastonia
What to do and see in Gastonia, North Carolina (NC): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Gastonia is the largest city and county seat of Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It is also the second largest satellite city of the Charlotte area, behind Concord. The population was 71,741 at the 2010 Census. Gastonia is the 13th largest city in North Carolina. It is part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, officially designated the Charlotte Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Gastonia has experienced steady growth, with a population increase between 2000 and 2010 of nearly 8.2%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Restaurants in Gastonia
1. Xtreme Xcapes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Gastonia's first Escape Room! A challenging & fun place to spend an hour with friends, family or perfect strangers working together to "escape" the Room.
Reviewed By torisage123 - Gastonia, United States
Great place was very fun and different. Did 2 of the rooms and had a great time. The one in the dark is pretty challenging but definitely worth trying
2. The Schiele Museum of Natural History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By bobbilo - Long Island, United States
The museum itself is closed right now but the grounds are open and are a fun outing with children. Since the museum itself is closed, right now there is no charge to go on the trail It was bigger than I expected and had many exciting things to engage the interest of the nine-year-old i brought with me. The nature trail has several different exhibit areas including a gristmill where the children took off their shoes and waded in the water, a Catawba Indian village area which showed the different kinds of housing they lived in over the years, a Stone Age section that explained the functions of the stone structures that were built, as well as a farm. We did not make it to the farm because this is North Carolina in the summer and it started to rain but we will definitely return.
3. Gaston Pickers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By cherylh903 - Durham, United States
We've been to a lot of places with the word "pickers" in the name and have found them to be messy with a lot of junk. Not this place. It is 28,000 square feet of awesome. They offer a little bit of everything from collectibles, vintage, antiques, newer items, the unusual, and primitive. The aisles were clear and the booths were well organized. The only problem was the strong smell of cigarette smoke when we were in the back of the warehouse. We noticed the large doors were open so someone was probably taking a smoke break and the smoke was coming inside the building. I usually rate down due to the smell of cigarettes but I liked this place so much I just pulled the neck of my t-shirt up over my nose and kept right on going.
4. Mary Jo's Cloth Store
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By EmmaGL_12 - Aptos, United States
1st visit from CA, 1999. Bestest $538 1st quilt stash. Then calls followed. 2day from CO. Soo sad...
5. Arts on Main
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Arts on Main is home to the Gaston County Art Guild, an organization that has been in existence for more than 50 years. Arts on Main consists of the Kiser Art Gallery, the Munn Photography Gallery, a Featured Artist Corner, Gift Shop, and more than 20 working Artist Studios. We are free to the public. Stop in and visit us and enjoy art and crafts representing over 150 local artists.
6. B & B Antique & Artisan Mall
7. Monkey Joe's
8. Sleepy Poet Antique Mall of Gastonia
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 25 reviews
Sleepy Poet is coming to Gastonia October 1st, 2016. We will have 2 floors open and over 80 vendors of unique antiques, collectibles, and much more "no rhyme or reason, just cool stuff". We are located in the historic Kress building in downtown Gastonia.
Reviewed By thomasom2020
????????????MUST Read! What happen to owner Towery Maurice Burris-Hunt? This is a great place to shop or just visit. It has a museum & antique shop feel. The place is large and the selection incredible. Attendees helpful. Usually someone on hand to talk offer the history on items. Clean welcoming environment. Its roots is similar to that of Catawba River antique mall in Belmont which was founded by J.P Morgan blood heir Diplomat Towery Maurice Burris-Hunt in 2013. During that time he was being recognized globally son of a Moroccan Ambassador to USA. Locally being acknowledged for his charitable contributions after being administered the estate trust of billionaire grandfather Johnny Bryan Hunt founder of J.B Hunt Transportation and famed TV personality Kemal Amin "Casey" Kasem. He acquired historical First National Bank 106 S. Lafayette St Shelby NC acquiring 100s of area properties including land & building rights used by Sleepy Pot. He allowed select individuals to pick through commercial & residential buildings. Much of the initial inventory came from this source. While many of the properties were being looted by individuals and items being hidden or sold at flea markets and yard sales. The two Antique stores were visited by History Channels "American Pickers" at his request. Enjoyable. But if you ask of its history or the story of how it came to exist. You have to find locals willing to tell.
9. Cavendish Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mariannedanis - Cumming, United States
Great beer, great space, dog friendly. There are mister in the outdoor space to combat the heat. Highly recommend.
10. Regal Franklin Square Stadium 14
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 19 reviews
