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Two Kings Casino Is thrilled to announce opening in Kings Mountain
Catawba Two Kings Casino is a thrilling, new gaming and entertainment destination is now open in Kings Mountain, an easy drive from...

Two Kings Casino
Jul 6, 2021


Nominate Your Favorite North Carolina Independent Restaurant to Win a $1,000 Prize
Egg farming families launch summer contest to support local independent restaurants North Carolina (June 15, 2021) – To encourage North...

Melissa McCauley
Jul 2, 2021


Catawba Riverkeeper moves its headquarters to Gaston County
Recently, Catawba Riverkeeper announced its plans to build a new headquarters within a vacant building located in downtown McAdenville on...

Melissa McCauley
Jun 22, 2021


First Ever Bio Blitz at George Poston Park – Saturday, June 26th
A Bio Blitz is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. So,...

Lynn Helton
Jun 7, 2021


PEOPLE & PLACE The Gilded Age of Kings Mountain, NC
Exhibit on Display June 22 – October 23, 2021 Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Admission is free! Kings Mountain...

January Costa
Jun 4, 2021


Carolina Thread Trail celebrates Trails June 5
Socially distanced activities include guided nature walks, free kayak and bike rentals, yoga, stand-up paddleboarding and more to...

Jennifer Clark
Jun 4, 2021


Half-Day Guided Kayak Tours In Gaston County
If you are ready to experience an authentic river with experienced guides, this half-day paddling experience is for you! Reserve your...

Melissa McCauley
Jun 4, 2021


USA Pump Track Championships Comes to Gaston County – May 16th
Miami, Fla. (April 26, 2021) - The USA Pump Track Championships is looking for its first champion! Announced today, USA Pump Track...

Melissa McCauley
Apr 27, 2021


Gaston County Celebrates the ‘Power of Travel’
Belmont, NC — National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will...

Melissa McCauley
Apr 27, 2021


Gaston County’s Tourism Industry Can Help Drive an Economic Rebound
Taking place May 2-8, National Travel & Tourism Week is an annual celebration of the U.S. travel industry’s contributions and a reminder...

Melissa McCauley
Apr 27, 2021


Congratulations to the Winners of the King Kat Tournament in Belmont
Louisville, KY – April 26, 2021 – Catfish anglers from six states traveled to Lake Wylie at Belmont, NC for a King Kat Tournament Trail...

King Kat Tournament Trail
Apr 27, 2021


Schiele Museum Opens at 100% March 27th, 2021
GASTONIA, N.C. – March 25, 2021 – The Schiele Museum is thrilled by Governor Cooper’s announcement this week that museums across North...

Elysabeth Utick, Schiele Museum
Mar 25, 2021


Our must see attractions in Gaston County
Get your adrenaline pumping, learn something new or escape to a quiet place — you can do it all here. We have some of the best places to...

Melissa McCauley
Mar 23, 2021


3 Great Trails in Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain offers three great trails including the Sidewalk Connector, Gateway Trail and Kings Mountain State Park Trail. Afterwards,...

Melissa McCauley
Mar 23, 2021


Brick Tree Brewing Co Joins the Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail
This month brought another welcome addition to the Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail . Brick Tree Brewing Co located in Lincolnton is a...

Melissa McCauley
Mar 5, 2021


New Growth Hopes to Make a Big Impact on Tourism in Gaston County after the Pandemic
As we all know 2020 was a tough year with the travel and tourism taking an especially hard hit due to COVID 19. The precautions enacted...

Melissa McCauley
Mar 2, 2021


Trail Tuesday in Gaston County
Gaston County offers numerous natural resources providing amazing opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. We are encouraging folks...

Melissa McCauley
Feb 23, 2021


The Lake Loop at Crowders Mountain State Park
Lake Loop If you are in the area, (Gaston County located just west of Charlotte, NC) and looking for quick and easy trail to hike, look...

Melissa McCauley
Feb 23, 2021


Rocky Branch Park Trail Enhancement in Belmont
Rocky Branch Park, a popular recreational park, recently received upgrades to make it a must see outdoor attraction for visitors to...

Melissa McCauley
Jan 27, 2021


Belmont, The Brewery Capital Of Gaston County
Welcome to Belmont, a walkable downtown with more culinary, craft beverage and shopping destinations that you could possibly visit in one da

Melissa McCauley
Oct 15, 2020

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