Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gastonia, NC

  • 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.
  • 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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0.0 Miles
Professional dirt cars take the speed and acceleration of asphalt racing and combine it with the sideways thrills of drifting
10.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 6900 S New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012 MoreLess Info
Seven Oaks Preserve Trail is a 2.8 mile natural surface trail for runners, hikers and bikers. There are benches along the path where visitors can pause to enjoy the scenery including the many swamp chestnut oak trees.
11.1 Miles
67% 6 votes
Marinas 220 Commodore Court, Belmont, NC 28012 MoreLess Info
The Harbortowne Marina is a full service boat yard that feature a three bay shop, a barge terminal, a bath house, and a storage yard. The marina also has an 80-ton lift and two 30-ton lifts.
14.8 Miles
88% 427 votes
Aviation Museums 4672 First Flight Drive, Charlotte, NC MoreLess Info
At Carolinas Aviation Museum, visitors can see a wide variety of vintage planes, from commercial aircraft to helicopters. In the museum, visitors can browse educational displays filled with historical information about the aviation industry.
14.8 Miles
89% 132 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC 28278 MoreLess Info
McDowell Nature Center & Preserve is over 1,107 acres and features 7 miles of walking trails and a 56-site campground. They have playgrounds, picnic areas and opportunities to see over 100 species of birds and other wildlife.
15.8 Miles
90% 235 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
The Carolina Raptor Center features 25 raptors that have been rehabilitated on a .75 mile interpretative walk. The center also does special shows depending on the weather and the season.
15.8 Miles
76% 175 votes
Farms & Ranches 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
Mr. Latta built the original 742-acre Latta Plantation as a cotton farmer in the early 1800s. Visitors to the plantation can tour the home along with seeing animals including Morgan horses, mules, Cotswold sheep, Dominique chickens, and Hampshire hogs.
15.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 504 Borders Road, Shelby, NC 28152 MoreLess Info
Bolin's Fishing Lake is a fully stocked carp-fishing lake catering to the avid fisherman featuring lakeside covered fishing for rain, weigh scale and cleaning station. Special prices for early morning fishing and regular contests are available.
16.0 Miles
73% 48 votes
Historic Sites 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC 28070 MoreLess Info
John and Violet Davidson first established Historic Rural Hill Farm in 1760. The farm has been continually farmed by six generations of the family, and has been turned into a historical park that often hosts special events.
16.5 Miles
94% 1327 votes
Libraries 4330 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217 MoreLess Info
The Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina is dedicated to the life and work of Christian evangelist Billy Graham. The Library includes a huge collection of Graham's personal effects and frequently sponsors religious events, gatherings and performances.
16.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 2001 - 4 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152 MoreLess Info
Shelby's Carmike 10 is a ten-theater movie multiplex that screens primarily newly-released Hollywood movies. The theater features digital video and sound, and runs a variety of discounts and matinee specials.
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