- Our list of the best things to do in Gastonia, North Carolina, features the top 135 nearby activities — including 59 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gastonia, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Gastonia, NC , followed by 119 popular activities in nearby cities, including Charlotte, Cornelius, Huntersville, Rock Hill, Shelby, Belmont, Fort Mill and Davidson
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The Lazy 5 Ranch is a children's zoo and center of educational agriculture. Kids and parents love to pet the animals, feed them handfuls of food and enjoy spending time together in the beautiful surroundings. The most popular attractions are the pumpkin hayride and the Clydesdale--powered wagon rides.
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Seasonally open, Downtown Hickory Farmers Market has over 50 vendors and three individual markets where visitors can shop, eat and enjoy live entertainment. Products there include produce, food, meat, cheeses, baked goods, honey and local crafts.
33.6 Miles
Situated on 90 acres, North Cabarrus Park features volleyball, tennis and basketball courts, a disc golf course and horseshoe pits. The park has a 1.2-mile trail suitable for walking, picnic facilities, children's playgrounds and a pond.
33.6 Miles
Indian Trail's Sports & Fine Arts Center is a gym and training facility that specializes in cheerleading, dance and gymnastics training. The facility offers a variety of classes and programs, and offers summer camps.
33.7 Miles
Nestled in Hickory, North Carolina, the Hickory Museum of Art is a large art museum with extensive community outreach and programming. The museum offers self-guided tours, guided group tours, yoga sessions and t'ai chi classes.
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Catawba Science Center features a wide array of educational and hands-on exhibits. The center includes a planetarium, an aquarium, and a science shop, and offers a variety of special programs.
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Carolina Theatre has been serving moviegoers since its construction in 1934. It has been restored with modern technology and seating, and aims to provide affordable family outings with $3 tickets and low-priced concessions.
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The Hickory Community Theatre is a local community theater that presents 9 full-length shows per year in addition to several one act plays. The theater was established in the year 1949.
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310 N Center Street, Hickory, NC
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Harper House/ Hickory History Center is a house museum that interprets both Hickory history and Victorian life in the South during the 19th century. Current exhibits include Elegantly Crafted and an exhibit on the Catawba Springs Resort.
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Part of the Stone Theatres movie theater chain, Sun Valley 14 is a cinema multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies. The theater offers plush leather seats, and features discount matinees.