Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gastonia, NC

  • The list below includes 101 free or cheap things to do in or near Gastonia, North Carolina, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Natural History Museums, Parks and Bowling.
  • From Rankin Lake Park to Martha Rivers Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gastonia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charlotte, Rock Hill, Cornelius and Huntersville.
  • The list below includes 101 free or cheap things to do in or near Gastonia, North Carolina, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Natural History Museums, Parks and Bowling.
  • From Rankin Lake Park to Martha Rivers Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gastonia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charlotte, Rock Hill, Cornelius and Huntersville.
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0.0 Miles
Steak tampiqueña, mole chicken enchiladas, carnitas de res, chicken milanesa, fajitas, chalupas, tacos, tamales, and chimichangas
24.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 21214 Legion Street, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
Measuring seven acres, Legion Park features a historic marker beside an old spring that once provided water for the town and served as a Revolutionary War encampment site. It offers a baseball field, picnic areas, a playground and walking trails.
24.6 Miles
40% 5 votes
Bowling 124 Anderson Rd N, Rock Hill, SC 29730 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling center, Strikers Family Sportscenter offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center also provides a pro shop, pool tables, party hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.
24.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Gardens 725 Crest Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 MoreLess Info
Rock Hill's Glencairn Garden is a carefully and lovingly landscaped garden area that spans eleven acres. The garden has an abundance of blooming flowers that vary by season, and is host to many special events.
24.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 337 E Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 MoreLess Info
A 70-acre sports complex, Manchester Meadows Park features lighted natural and synthetic turf fields as well as a soccer pavilion. The park also offers a children's playground, walking and biking trails, a small lake and picnic areas.
24.9 Miles
43% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 1935 Cinema Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29730 MoreLess Info
Regal Manchester Stadium 14 is a 14-theater cinema multiplex that screens first-run movies. It features digital video and sound, reclining seats, and 3D for select films. The theater also offers a variety of matinees and discounts.
24.9 Miles
88% 8 votes
Walking Trails 2850 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 MoreLess Info
The 2.25-mile multi-use Riverwalk Trail is a recreational trail that can be used for biking, walking, running, or roller blading. The trail links 15 counties in North and South Carolina.
25.0 Miles
89% 46 votes
Children's Museums 133 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC MoreLess Info
A museum that offers educational activities and developmental play, the Main Street Children's Museum has weekly and seasonal events. The museum can be a host for birthday parties and offers guided tours and programs.
25.0 Miles
84% 77 votes
Natural History Museums 4621 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 MoreLess Info
First opened in 1950 as a children's discovery center, the Museum of York County, has grown to include a large collection of exhibits on Africa and its animals. Visitors can also visit the planetarium, naturalist center, and the local landscape.
25.0 Miles
97% 112 votes
Gardens 725 Crest St Rock Hill, Rock Hill, SC 29730 MoreLess Info
Glencairn Gardens is an 11-acre botanical garden with a wide variety of plants. Visitors can use paved walkways to explore the landscaped lawns, see ducks and fish in ponds, and even plant seeds in a public vegetable garden.
25.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts Centers 201 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 MoreLess Info
The Gettys Art Center is a beautiful and charming piece of Rock Hill history. The grand gallery features a multi-level space comprised of art displays, many pottery exhibits and events.
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