- 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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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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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.
33.8 Miles
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.
33.8 Miles
The Arts Center of Catawba Valley is a versatile facility that hosts all manner of cultural events, including lectures, musical performances, plays, and exhibitions of various kinds of art work.
33.8 Miles
Walter M Safrit Park is a 17 acre athletic facility that features two lighted softball fields and a full size lighted soccer field. The park also has a playground, picnic shelter, and walking trail.
33.9 Miles
At Lakeshore Fishing, visitors can spend a day fishing with complimentary bait and tackle. With admission, visitors get access to unlimited fishing to both of the two ponds on the property.
34.3 Miles
The GoPro Motorplex offers visitors rental go-karts as well features scheduled racing events. Located in Mooresville, North Carolina, the facility is open seven days a week for go-kart enthusiasts. The circuit is based on the Kartdroma Parma in Italy.
34.9 Miles
The 9-foot 900-lb Dale Earnhardt Statue is a bronze statue that serves as a tribute to NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt. The statue also features a granite monument that showcases that artwork of Sam Bass.
35.1 Miles
A movie theater with 10 auditoriums, Carolina Mall Cinema displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, RealD 3D movies, party packages and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Ideal for families, Village Park features a clean picnic area, a train and playground for kids, and a paved trail. Events for all ages are also scheduled throughout the year.