- 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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Husband-and-wife team runs a 22-acre horse farm with outdoor and indoor riding rings; lessons tailored to all levels of riders
16.9 Miles
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6201 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
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Visitors can take private horseback rides through the interlacing trails of Latta Plantation Equestrian Center. The center houses Shetland ponies, Arabian horses, American Quarter horses, and a variety of other breeds for visitors to ride.
17.2 Miles
Challenger 3 Miniature Golf is an 18-hole miniature golf course that features free parking, a video game arcade, rental equipment, and a snack bar. The course also has a large picnic shelter and a driving range.
17.7 Miles
An entertainment center, Fun Factory features inflatable bounce structures along with a zip line. The center also offers an arcade with video and redemption games, a party room and party packages that include food and drinks.
18.6 Miles
Located along Lake Wylie, Ebenezer Park is situated on 26 acres and provides opportunities for fishing, swimming and boating at the lake. The park also features 69 campsites with hookups as well as areas for walking and picnics.
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A wide range of galleries are featured at the Mint Museum of Art with a large focus on American art work and history. It is actually the first art museum in the state of North Carolina and was founded in 1936.
19.3 Miles
420 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
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One of the newest cultural institutions in the city is the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is located in the center of the urban area. A very diverse collection of modern art means that there are pieces most art lovers can appreciate.
19.3 Miles
1000 Seaboard St, Charlotte, NC 28206
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At The Fillmore, guests will able to attend performances from artists such as Taking Back Sunday, Black Label Society, and Jeezy. The performance venue, which is housed in a historic textile mill, features red oak hardwood floors and vintage posters of live music performances.
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400 East Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC
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Racing fans are on cloud nine when they visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility contains uniforms and vehicles used by legendary drivers, and includes multimedia presentations, photographs, short films and other NASCAR-related objects.
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From cupcakes to burgers, Feast Food Tours takes visitors through the city's major neighborhoods to sample its culinary staples. At each stop, visitors will meet with the chef while learning about the culinary history of the region.
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Science is always fun at Discovery Place in Charlotte, North Carolina. This kid-friendly science museum nurtures kids' natural inquisitivity and invites parents to come along with their children on fascinating journeys of discovery.