GET OUTSIDE
by Gaston, NC
Fun and Games
On the Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail
In a place known for an extraordinarily broad array of outdoor recreation choices, there is no better way to wind down after your adventures than relaxing with friends and family on the comfortable patios, decks and landscapes found at our partner locations.
While it is true that western North Carolina is home to some of the tallest mountains east of the Mississippi, did you know that there are also mountains in the Piedmont region? Gaston County’s Crowders Mountain State Park offers stunning views as it towers over the surrounding flat land like the skyscrapers only minutes down the road in uptown Charlotte.
Turn this stunning view into
your next weekend getaway!
Turn this stunning view into
your next weekend getaway!
Turn this stunning view into
your next weekend getaway!
MOONLIGHT ON MAIN
Art-centric Fun in Belmont
The Museum of the Moon will be exhibited in downtown Belmont for three weekends serving as the backdrop for a series of lunar-inspired events. Over the centuries, the moon has been used as a timekeeper, calendar, and source of light to aid nighttime navigation. The evenings and weekends will evoke passion and exploration as the ethereal blue light cast by the full moon serves as the perfect environment for art exhibitions, theater performances, and a variety of musical concerts. We hope the exhibit will be an educational experience of a lifetime and inspire the next generation of scientists, artists, poets, writers, and musicians from Gaston County. During Halloween weekend, the mysterious dark side of the moon will surely invite the most ghoulish of them all into downtown for a “spooktacular” good time.
Casino Excitement is Here!
Now open in its pre-launch temporary facility, Catawba Two Kings Casino brings great gaming action with the newest slot machines and electronic table games in a smoke-free environment. As this facility continues to expand on the types of gaming and number of machines, it will quickly become North Carolina’s premier gaming facility.
Water Preservation Creates Unique Outdoor Experiences for Travelers
Meet John Searby, the Executive Director of Catawba Riverkeeper. As a lifelong outdoor enthusiast, he uses his passion for nature in his position at this North Carolina non-profit. We chatted with Searby about the importance of the Catawba River and Catawba Riverkeeper, the best Catawba River experiences, and the non-profit’s future.
Reconnecting with Family on the Riverbend of Gaston County
With summer vacation right around the corner, my husband and I decided to plan a weekend getaway for our family of four. We searched for destinations within driving distance of our home outside of Atlanta, and we stumbled across GoGastonNC.org. Just 30 minutes away from Charlotte and packed with outdoor activities, Gaston County looked ideal for our family weekend outdoor adventure.