- TripBuzz found 104 things to do with kids in or near Gastonia, North Carolina, including 91 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charlotte, Rock Hill, Huntersville and Cornelius.
- From George Pappas Liberty Lanes to Sims Legion Park, the Gastonia area offers 71 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Natural History Museums, Parks and Bowling.
- Part of the Charlotte Metropolitan Area, Gastonia is the 13th largest city in North Carolina. The city is a historical town with over twelve buildings in the National Register of Historical Places. Tourists enjoy the cultural aspect of the city with its various museums, state park and scenic botanical gardens.
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Classic roller-skating rink boasts pizza by the slice, an indoor playground, and an expansive arcade for family fun
9.9 Miles
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6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012
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Textile industry giant Daniel Stowe left money for the creation of the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, along with 400 acres of land. The garden includes a visitor's pavilion, and 18 different gardens including an orchid conservatory.
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Seven Oaks Preserve Trail is a 2.8 mile natural surface trail for runners, hikers and bikers. There are benches along the path where visitors can pause to enjoy the scenery including the many swamp chestnut oak trees.
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The Harbortowne Marina is a full service boat yard that feature a three bay shop, a barge terminal, a bath house, and a storage yard. The marina also has an 80-ton lift and two 30-ton lifts.
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At Carolinas Aviation Museum, visitors can see a wide variety of vintage planes, from commercial aircraft to helicopters. In the museum, visitors can browse educational displays filled with historical information about the aviation industry.
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15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC 28278
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McDowell Nature Center & Preserve is over 1,107 acres and features 7 miles of walking trails and a 56-site campground. They have playgrounds, picnic areas and opportunities to see over 100 species of birds and other wildlife.
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The Carolina Raptor Center features 25 raptors that have been rehabilitated on a .75 mile interpretative walk. The center also does special shows depending on the weather and the season.
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Mr. Latta built the original 742-acre Latta Plantation as a cotton farmer in the early 1800s. Visitors to the plantation can tour the home along with seeing animals including Morgan horses, mules, Cotswold sheep, Dominique chickens, and Hampshire hogs.
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Bolin's Fishing Lake is a fully stocked carp-fishing lake catering to the avid fisherman featuring lakeside covered fishing for rain, weigh scale and cleaning station. Special prices for early morning fishing and regular contests are available.
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John and Violet Davidson first established Historic Rural Hill Farm in 1760. The farm has been continually farmed by six generations of the family, and has been turned into a historical park that often hosts special events.
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The Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina is dedicated to the life and work of Christian evangelist Billy Graham. The Library includes a huge collection of Graham's personal effects and frequently sponsors religious events, gatherings and performances.