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Meet in Gaston County
Gaston County is the perfect location for your next group event.
​​CONVENIENTLY LOCATED A meeting planner’s dream. Conveniently located just west of Charlotte, NC along Interstate 85, only minutes from Charlotte Douglas Airport and surrounded by scenic beauty, Gaston County is accessible, hospitable, and offers exceptional value. The perfect destination for your next meeting, convention, trade show, or reunion.
EASILY ACCESSIBLE In Gaston County you can get from an event center to the great outdoors in no time. Our thriving revitalized downtowns coexists with spectacular natural beauty.
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UNIQUE SPACES Gaston County offers unique venues for your next event, from a traditional conference center to meeting under a dinosaur in a museum or a natural outdoor setting. With facilities that can accommodate up to 700 people, you’re sure to find the perfect spot.
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WE'RE HERE TO HELP So, you’re thinking about hosting your event in Gaston County? We’re excited to help make it happen! Known for our warm hospitality, this is the perfect place for your event to shine. Consider us part of your event planning team—we’re here to assist every step of the way. From securing the best hotel rates to finding the perfect meeting venues, we’ll provide local insights and recommendations to ensure your event is a success.​
Gastonia Conference Center
Gaston County offers a diverse inventory of meeting venues. Leading the way is Gastonia Conference Center. Located in the revitalized downtown, this state-of-the-art facility provides 30,000 square feet of tech-savvy space accommodating groups up to 450. Cultural venues such as Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium are excellent options, along with the U.S. National Whitewater Center, Belmont Abbey College, Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott and Hampton Inn Belmont.
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