- The list below includes 101 free or cheap things to do in or near Gastonia, North Carolina, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Natural History Museums, Parks and Bowling.
- From Rankin Lake Park to Martha Rivers Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gastonia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charlotte, Rock Hill, Cornelius and Huntersville.
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The Matthews Heritage Museum is located in the 1880 Massey-Clark House. As one of the oldest buildings in the area, it features galleries that take visitors back in time, and adults and children can enjoy interactive and educational activities.
28.2 Miles
A wilderness feel characterizes Idlewild Road Park, which spans 125 acres of woodlands and open grass areas. The development provides a 1.5 acre nature trail, two softball fields, a playground and picnic shelters with tables.
28.2 Miles
A multipurpose entertainment and recreation facility, the Matthews Community Center was originally constructed as a public school in the early 1900s. The center now hosts a wide variety of events, and houses the Fullwood Theatre.
28.3 Miles
Home to a collection of original, impressionistic art pieces, the B. Brown Gallery displays works from some of Matthews best local artists. The owner, who is the primary artist, can also turn visitors photos into paintings.
28.5 Miles
Monkey Joe's is an indoor play place and party destination that features a wide array of safe, active play areas for kids. The facility welcomes walk-ins, and hosts birthday parties, as well.
28.5 Miles
Woodlands and water features create a bucolic atmosphere at Squirrel Lake Park. Its 29 acres encompass two shelters, grill areas, playground and swings, horseshoe pit, walking trails, fishing pond, and a 12-hole disc golf course.
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1631 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews, NC 28105
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The first of its kind in the town of Matthews, the Four Mile Creek Greenway , Matthews is a boardwalk that connects various local neighborhoods. Visitors can use it for scenic walks in a natural surrounding.
28.7 Miles
Opened in 2010, Hope Park is a large children's playground facility with splash pad and sheltered areas with picnic tables. The playground includes swings, slides, a Sweet Shop playhouse, a castle play structure, a rock wall and race cars.
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769 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117
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The Memory Lane Motorsports & Historical Automotive Museum is a location dedicated to displaying the history of automobiles in America. The museum contains over 150 exhibits that showcase the history of cars, stock car racing, and go-karts.
28.8 Miles
History buffs and automobile enthusiasts are always satisfied after a visit to the Memory Lane Museum in Mooresville, North Carolina. The museum includes antique cars, motorcycles, hot rods, bicycles, racing vehicles and plenty of other historical items.