Nestled in the heart of Belmont, North Carolina, one of Gaston County’s most beloved outdoor destinations is entering a new chapter. The...

December 9, 2024 - Gaston County, NC  - John Searby, Chief Executive Officer of Catawba Riverkeeper and Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden,...

Belmont, N.C . — Domestic and international visitors to and within Gaston County spent $352.46 million in 2023, an increase of 4.9%  ...

We're thrilled to announce our designation as a Outdoor NC Trail Town and celebrate the launch of the Official North Carolina Trail Town...

TAR HEEL TOWNS Your Guide to Gaston County Sponsored by Gaston County Tourism and written by Lara Ivanitch, "Tar Heel Towns Your Guide to...

Discover the outdoor wonders of Gaston County, North Carolina, as we dive into "The Outdoor Enthusiast’s Guide to Charlotte," A local’s...

JOIN THE MOVEMENT Outdoor NC Trail Towns Over the next few months, Gaston County Tourism Development will be working with Outdoor NC on...

Dive into the heartwarming Jonas family food traditions in an exclusive feature by Food & Wine. From shared breakfasts during the...

Join Rachel Chang as she unveils the heartwarming tale in her story, "This Small Town in North Carolina Transforms Into a Whimsical...

Ever wondered what the Jonas Brothers' favorite meals are at their family's restaurant, Nellie's Southern Kitchen? Kevin Sr. and Denise...

Uncover the holiday magic in Western North Carolina with Cathy Bennett Kopf's festive guide on She Buys Travel. From enchanting garden...

Southern Living Magazine has honored McAdenville, affectionately known as "Christmas Town USA," as one of the 16 Best Destinations for a...

Visitors can see the world’s largest flying reptile GASTONIA, N.C., September 29, 2023 – After a major update to the lobby of The Schiele...

Visitors can be among the first to see it during two special events GASTONIA, N.C., September 20, 2023 – If you have visited The Schiele...

Our State Magazine features 8 landmark spots in North Carolina serving up classic burgers! Shake Shop in Cherryville made the list. Shake...

Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine’s conducted the 13th Annual Best of the Blue Ridge Awards this year to find the best outdoor businesses,...

R.O.’s Sauce, Slaw & Dip is sold at Food Lions, Harris Teeters, and Ingles Markets in Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties, and at...

NORTH CAROLINA WEEKEND Natural Beauty Season 19 Episode 19 | 26m 46s| North Carolina Weekend explores places around the state famous for...

Story by NCTripping.com , Photo from Gaston County Tourism One of the most beautiful ways to enjoy spring (especially spring break) is to...

Harold Varner III rebounds from poor front in fourth round of the PLAYERS Championship March 14, 2022 Story and video by PGATOUR.COM In...

Winners were announced this past weekend for the “I Am Woman” art exhibit and competition at Southern Arts Society (SASi) in Kings...

We are so proud to announce that Moonlight on Main won best event for 2021. The North Carolina Association of Festivals & Events is proud...

One of Belmont’s most innovative and interesting small businesses, as well as a tourism destination , Muddy River Distillery , is growing...

Pro golfer returns home to teach the sport he loves Chuck Johnson just may be Gaston County’s answer to Jack Nicklaus. We recently caught...

Photo: Spencer Mountain Landing 2009 by Nancy-Pierce Over the last few years, Gaston County has increasingly become a destination for...

Heading south for the winter? Warmer temperatures are a perfect excuse to escape the chill and indulge in some superb Southern food. When...

The pace of development in and around Gaston County has put our communities in play for explosive growth in new business and investment....

Construction has just wrapped up on an extension of the Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway through central Gastonia. Connecting Lineberger...

The Carolina Thread Trail online map is new and improved! Easier to navigate and more mobile-friendly, the interactive map includes all...

Welcome to Gaston's Great A podcast featuring all the positive things happening in and around Gaston County, NC!

Home to 13 distinctively unique municipalities, Gaston County is a huge treasure trove of fun! From the beautiful Daniel Stowe Botanical...

One of the many great things about living in Charlotte is that you can go from center city to practically off the grid in under an hour....

The Queen City makes a great jumping off point for a day trip or weekend getaway to these nearby attractions. There’s plenty to do in...

Join host Deborah Holt Noel as she shares the best things to see and do across the state each weekend. Whether you're a fan of bluegrass...

About the Group Black Folks Camp Too is an outdoor lifestyle executive educational group whose mission is to increase diversity in the...

Road Rides Let’s say it’s a recovery day, or maybe you’re taking the family out for some bicycle bonding time. Consider peddling...