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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This family-friendly bowling alley boasts 32 lanes, optional bumpers, and a fully-stocked snack bar
19.7 Miles
81% 78 votes
Movie Theaters 210 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC MoreLess Info
EpiCentre Theaters features a full service restaurant and bar in addition to the standard movie theater food guests would expect. The theater seats for the first run movies are made for comfort, and guests can order food to their seats with the push of a button.
19.7 Miles
73% 120 votes
Bars 210 E. Trade Street Ste.A-308, Charlotte, NC 28202 MoreLess Info
Howl at the Moon is a dueling piano bar that offers guests the opportunity to go dancing while enjoying live music. The location, which often only has standing room-only capacity, also hosts bachelorette parties and birthday parties.
19.8 Miles
93% 415 votes
History Museums 200 E Seventh St, Charlotte, NC 28202 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the evolution of civil rights in North Carolina, the Levine Museum of the New South promotes peace and acceptance between all races and ethnic groups. It is a popular destination for middle-and high-school class trips.
19.8 Miles
40% 5 votes
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Phoenix

Dance Clubs 300 N College St, Charlotte, NC MoreLess Info
The Phoenix of Charlotte is a night club that hosts Reign Thursdays and Superior Saturdays events on a weekly basis. The location has hosted performances from Tiesto, Morgan Page, and Above & Beyond.
19.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 15901 NC Hwy 73, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
Situated on 24-acres of land, Blythe Landing is a leisure park that features a dockside cafe, floating piers for boat launching, a beach, and a playground. The park also is home to a number of sand volleyball courts.
19.9 Miles
100% 11 votes
Art Gallery Shelby, NC MoreLess Info
The Cleveland County Arts Council is an organization dedicated to promoting art in the local community. Art classes, summer camps, and scholarships for artistic students are among the many services the council provides to the community.
19.9 Miles
- 3 votes
History Museums Shelby, NC MoreLess Info
The Cleveland County Historical Museum covers the history of the local area through a range of artifacts that detail everyday life and the stories of average people. It is currently housed in the historic courthouse which was originally built in 1907.
19.9 Miles
40% 5 votes
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Webbley

Historic Homes Shelby, NC MoreLess Info
Webbley is a mansion that was built by the Webb family in 1852. It was home to two state governors and has since been restored with period antiques and collectibles and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
20.0 Miles
98% 124 votes
Ziplines 3111 Sand Island, Rock Hill, SC 29732 MoreLess Info
The staff at Canaan Zipline Canopy Tour is dedicated to introducing their guests to adventure from on high. Since 2004, visitors have chosen from a variety of zipline packages, including a 3-hour expedition over 9 lines between 100-year old oaks and across the Catawba River.
20.0 Miles
100% 26 votes
Music Museums 103 S Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150 MoreLess Info
Named after famous banjo player and local resident Earl Scruggs, the Earl Scruggs Center is a museum dedicated to the Blue Ridge area music. The museum is filled with exhibits and information that teaches about local music life and culture.
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