Brad's Guidebook
Food Scene
Webb Custom Kitchen
182 S South StBrunch, cocktails, and ambiance.
Upscale dining with patio seating. Great hidden gem of a coffee shop downstairs.
Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel Gastonia
168 W Main AveUpscale dining with patio seating. Great hidden gem of a coffee shop downstairs.
Great for coffee and a relaxed atmosphere. Delicious pastries. Try a Kouign-amann
Fryeday Coffee Roasters
108 E 1st StGreat for coffee and a relaxed atmosphere. Delicious pastries. Try a Kouign-amann
Ray's Country Smokehouse-Grill
219 S Broad StGreat BBQ place! The smoked chicken wings are a must!
Groovy Beast
1611 Westover StreetAmazing sandwiches and food
La Casa De Juli - Empanada Café
1003 Union RdDelicious empanads and cozy and historic decor
Pita Wheel
1108 E Main StPatio seating, cocktails, beer, fun atmosphere
Gastonia landmark for locally made ice cream since 1915! 🍨 🍦
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Tony's Ice Cream
604 E Franklin BlvdGastonia landmark for locally made ice cream since 1915! 🍨 🍦
Viva Tequis Taqueria And Cantina
238 W Main AveGood place for Mexican food. Try the queso.
Sprouts Cafe
1012 S New Hope RdGreat restaurant for Vegan food. Attached to an organic grocery store.
Gaston Pour House: Drinks, Food, Coffee & Lounge
170 S South StLounge atmosphere with drinks, pool, and live music
Great little coffee and ice cream shop with seating right on the bank of the South Fork of the Catawba River.
Floyd & Blackie's Coffee & Ice Cream
142 8th AveGreat little coffee and ice cream shop with seating right on the bank of the South Fork of the Catawba River.
Nellie's Southern Kitchen
36 N Main StModern southern cooking restaurant and bar
Venecia Italian & Greek New York Style Pizzeria
306 East Garrison BoulevardSightseeing
Christmastown USA
212 Wesleyan DrBeautiful place to spend the holiday season.
Great natural history museum and planetarium. Check out the outdoor nature trails.
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The Schiele Museum of Natural History
1500 E Garrison BlvdGreat natural history museum and planetarium. Check out the outdoor nature trails.
Easy walking trail around a calm lake. Lots of space for picnics.
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Rankin Lake Park
Rankin Lake ParkEasy walking trail around a calm lake. Lots of space for picnics.
Fun Park with walking trails, a large play place for kids, and baseball fields
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Martha Riversin puisto
1515 Neal Hawkins RdFun Park with walking trails, a large play place for kids, and baseball fields
Crowders Mountainin osavaltionpuisto
522 Park Office LnHiking trail and nature area
Fun park right on the river. Has walking trails and a disc golf course
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Goat Island Park and Greenway
141 8th AveFun park right on the river. Has walking trails and a disc golf course
Botanical Garden with peaceful atmosphere
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Daniel Stowe'n kasvitieteellinen puutarha
6500 S New Hope RdBotanical Garden with peaceful atmosphere
Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, LLC
937 Old Willis School RdLavender farm offering tours and products!
Linebergerin puisto
632 E Garrison BlvdLocal park with pool, splash pad, and walking trails
Whitewater rafting, biking, zip lines, live music, rock climbing, and more
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyWhitewater rafting, biking, zip lines, live music, rock climbing, and more
CaroMont Health Park
800 West Franklin BoulevardMinor League Baseball Stadium
Separk Mansion - Romantic Charlotte North Carolina Weddings and Receptions
209 West 2nd AvenueNearby wedding venue
Grocery Stores
ALDI
2526 Freedom DrNearest grocery store with affordable selections
Organic Marketplace
1012 South New Hope RoadOrganic marketplace
Farmer's Market for local produce and crafts. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7:30AM to 12:30pm
Gastonia Farmers Market
410 East Long AvenueFarmer's Market for local produce and crafts. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7:30AM to 12:30pm
Harris Teeter
3350 Robinwood RdNearby grocery store
Gyms
*YMCA Membership Required (part of the nationwide YMCA program)
Modern and clean. Summer time yoga on the lake.
See the website or YMCA app for schedule
Warlick Family YMCA
2221 Robinwood Road*YMCA Membership Required (part of the nationwide YMCA program)
Modern and clean. Summer time yoga on the lake.
See the website or YMCA app for schedule
Wineries
Great winery with nice atmosphere. Has live music and food trucks. Check website for details. Easy drive.
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Daveste Vineyards
155 Lytton Farm RdGreat winery with nice atmosphere. Has live music and food trucks. Check website for details. Easy drive.
Veronét Vineyards & Winery
1549 Ike Brooks DrExcellent winery
Breweries
Cavendish Brewery
207 N Chester StLocal brewery with patio seating and pizza
Primal Brewery Belmont
52 Ervin StreetGreat brewery with equally great food selection and outdoor seating.
Nightlife
Whiskgars Cigar & Co.
190 West Main AvenueCool lounge and club