Located in the Piedmont area of the state,
we have the best of worlds:
1-1/2 hours to the beautiful cool mountains of North Carolina

Only 3-1/2 hours to the sunny, sandy beaches of the Carolina coast

Check our local weather, and see why the Gastonia area is perfect for a variety of outdoor activities.
 


An "All American City", Gastonia is located approximately 10 minutes away from Charlotte, North Carolina, providing easy access to the amenities of a major city.

   


  • Carolina Panthers, an NFL Team
  • Charlotte Bobcats, an NBA Team
  • Charlotte Checkers, League Champions of the East Coast Hockey League
  • Charlotte Knights, a AAA Baseball Team
  • Charlotte Sting, an WNBA Team
  • Lowe's Motor Speedway, NASCAR Racing
  • Charlotte Douglas Airport, an International Airport
  • Paramount's Carowinds Theme Park
  • Blockbuster Pavilion
   
Water sports and fishing abound in the area lakes. Outdoor enthusiasts have four lakes plus Crowders Mountain State Park and Kings Mountain Military Park from which to choose.

There is a diverse cuisine. With more than 30 fishcamp restuarants in the area, they have been engrained as an eating tradition.

There are numerous championship golf courses hosting major tournaments.

The town of McAdenville, located in the eastern section of Gaston County, is known as "Christmas Town USA." Sponsored by Pharr Yarns, Inc. and town volunteers, the small town puts on a display of Christmas lights that attract over 350,000 visitors through the town from the day after Thanksgiving until the day after Christmas. It's a tradition in Gaston County that is over 42 years old, attracting young and old for its splendor and beauty.

Gaston County is an area which is rich in history yet progressive enough for economic and civic expansion.

   

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, a world-class botanical garden, is located in the city of Belmont.
The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium features the largest collection of land mammal specimens in the southeast.

Major concert events and upswing cultural affairs are available in nearby Charlotte. Festivals abound throughout the year for that good hometown camaraderie.
   
Medical concerns can be treated at the Gaston Memorial Hospital, a 442-bed award-winning hospital.

Our school system is the 6th largest in the state, serving more than 29,000 students. Several members of our educational system received state recognition last year for teacher, principal and athletic director, as best in their respective fields. We also have two colleges and a textile technology institute.
   
   
Gaston County is also very proud of Michelle Warren, a resident of Gaston, who was named first runner up in the Miss America pageant in September, 1997.

Gaston County has also produced some very talented athletes that went into pro arenas:
   
 
  • LA Laker James Worthy
  • Eric "Sleepy" Floyd, who was with the Houston Rockets
  • Kevin Millwood of the Atlanta Braves
  • Wes Helms of the Atlanta Braves
   
All in all, Gaston County has a diverse and exciting future. Why not visit our area personally or visit through our links and see for yourself!
   
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