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ROAR INTO A DINOSAUR-SIZED GETAWAY

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NOW OPEN

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The Dino Trail

Unearth a Dinosaur Adventure Across Gaston County On The Gaston County Dino Trail​. How many dinosaur adventures can you have before the dinosaurs arrive at The Schiele?

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September 1 – December 31, 2026

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Dino Trail

The Hall Of Dinosaurs

The newest and largest dinosaur exhibit in the Carolinas at Schiele Museum, with 4,200 sq. ft. 

  • 14 full-scale dinosaur skeletons
    T. rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more

  • Authentic dinosaur fossils

  • Engaging and interactive displays

  • Specimens unique to the Southeast, including Appalachiosaurus, the East Coast T. rex

Plan a Dinosaur-Sized Weekend in Gaston County

A morning with dinosaurs can turn into an afternoon on a mountain trail. A garden walk can lead to a family adventure. A day outside can end with barbecue or a local craft beverage. And a visit to The Schiele can become the starting point for exploring an entire county.

 

Come for the dinosaurs. Stay for the adventure. Discover where it all connects.

Stay Near the Hall of Dinosaurs

Our featured hotels in Gastonia are just 15–20 minutes from The Schiele Museum of Natural History, making it easy to enjoy the evening festival and a relaxing overnight stay in Gaston County.

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Easy to Reach

The Schiele Museum of Natural History is easily accessible, just 30 minutes from Charlotte and near major highways, with Charlotte Douglas International Airport only 30 minutes away for convenient weekend getaways.

  • Charlotte, 30 minutes

  • Greensboro, 1 hour

  • Raleigh, 2.5 hours

  • Asheville, 2.5 hours

  • Greenville, 2.5 hours

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