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Aspiration to FlightGastonia NC1500 E. Garrison Blvd. Heading 3 I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Aspiration to Flight 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. This Is a Title At the entrance to Schiele Museum, you'll find this captivating sculpture. Commissioned by former Schiele Museum Director Alan Stout in 1990, "Aspiration to Flight" stands as a remarkable bronze sculpture. Inspired by a Native American tradition, it depicts a rite of passage into adulthood where individuals would disguise themselves, create a blind, and set out bait to capture an eagle. In a careful and swift motion, they would remove one of the central tail feathers as evidence of their achievement. Museum Director Alan Stout highlighted that "Aspiration to Flight" beautifully embodies the museum's core themes, encompassing wildlife, Native American history, and humanity's quest for harmonious coexistence with the environment. Generous donations from Eugenia and Lawrence Wyss, along with the support of the Gastonia Women's Club, made it possible for the museum to erect this remarkable sculpture. The Gaston County Art Trail Discover this and the vibrant tapestry of creativity along Gaston County's captivating art trail. < PREVIOUS ART TRAIL NEXT > Gastonia Gastonia is the largest town in Gaston County, North Carolina and can be found just south of I-85 off of exit 17 in the center of the county. Hwy 321 runs north and south straight through town giving even better access to this booming metropolis. FULL VIEW Located Close By The Gaston County Art Trail Helix R Sculpture FULL VIEW Darin & Brooke Aldridge FULL VIEW The Song of the River FULL VIEW

She Believed She Could So She DidBelmont124 N Main St. Heading 3 I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. She Believed She Could So She Did 124 N Main St. This mural is located in downtown Belmont. Created through a collaboration between talented partners and supported by Duke Energy, Visit Belmont, NC, and the Lyerly Agency, this mural that exudes an empowering aura , comes to life by the skilled artist HNin Nie from Charlotte, NC. Inspired by the quote "she believed she could, so she did" from R.S. Grey, the mural blooms with summer bouquets digitally illustrated onto the brick wall. Each flower, uniquely wild and vibrant, stands out boldly due to thickened outlines. What's heartwarming is the community's profound connection to the quote, resonating with individuals from diverse walks of life, transcending gender identities. This striking work of art not only celebrates the feminine spirit but also symbolizes resilience and achievement, harmoniously blending colors, shapes, and words into a cohesive narrative. The mural embodies the spirit of collaboration and artistic expression, making it a must-see in Belmont. The Gaston County Art Trail Discover this and the vibrant tapestry of creativity along Gaston County's captivating art trail. < PREVIOUS ART TRAIL NEXT > Belmont Visitors to Gaston County in North Carolina will find the town of Belmont located just south of I-85 at exit 27 . The downtown is located just off of the Catawba River and is the closest town in the county to Charlotte, NC. FULL VIEW Located Close By Catawba River Antique Mall 406 Catawba St. Read All Read All Read All Wave Sandy 1500 River Dr. Read All Read All Read All Down Under Design 2 Kenwood St. Read All Read All Read All Dark Belmont 52 Ervin St. Read All Read All Read All Tapside Pizza 52 Ervin St. Read All Read All Read All TechWorks 52A Ervin St. Read All Read All Read All New York Butcher Shoppe 100 Bryant St. Read All Read All Read All Belmont Abbey Practice Fields 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Rd. Read All Read All Read All Ebb Gantt Soccer Field 500 Brook St. Read All Read All Read All Abbey Yard 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Rd. Read All Read All Read All Alumni Field 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Rd. Read All Read All Read All Crusader Field 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Rd. Read All Read All Read All Reidy Tennis Center 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Rd. Read All Read All Read All Wheeler Center at Belmont Abbey 110 Wimmer Cir. Read All Read All Read All Tranquil Moments 32 N Main St. Suite 200 Read All Read All Read All The Gaston County Art Trail Helix R Sculpture FULL VIEW Darin & Brooke Aldridge FULL VIEW The Song of the River FULL VIEW

Helix R SculptureCramerton75 Riverside Dr. Heading 3 I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Helix R Sculpture 75 Riverside Dr. This sculpture creates a pocket park in Cramerton. Located near Riverside Drive in Cramerton, this striking sculpture has been transformed into a pocket park where visitors can enjoy both public art and nature along the Carolina Thread Trail. Created by artist John Rietta , the sculpture originally stood at the Marriott Plaza at Trade and Tryon Streets in Charlotte from 1983 until 2018, when it was removed to make way for renovations. Today, it finds new life in Cramerton as part of the Art on the Trails initiative — a partnership with the Carolina Thread Trail that integrates art installations along public trails to enhance outdoor spaces. Be sure to stop by and experience this unique piece of history, blending culture and the outdoors in the heart of Gaston County. The Gaston County Art Trail Discover this and the vibrant tapestry of creativity along Gaston County's captivating art trail. < PREVIOUS ART TRAIL NEXT > Cramerton Cramerton is a small town located in the Greater Charlotte area of North Carolina, inside Gaston County nestled along the South Fork River to the south of and in between Belmont and McAdenville. Visitors can access Cramerton and all it has to offer via I-85 off of 26 through Belmont or exit 23 by traveling through McAdenville. Highway 74 also runs just north of town and straight into Charlotte if you are looking for a more scenic route. FULL VIEW Located Close By AmberJack Seafood & Steaks 4253 S New Hope Rd. Read All Read All Read All Fryeday Coffee Roasters 202 Market St. Read All Read All Read All Sweet Peace Yoga Studio 1 Main St. Read All Read All Read All Sacred Corner Gem Stones and Gift Shop 100 Center St. Read All Read All Read All Centennial Center 100 Center St. Read All Read All Read All Confluence South Fork 117 Center St. Read All Read All Read All Central Park in Cramerton 110 Victory Ln. Read All Read All Read All Floyd and Blackies of Cramerton 142 8th Ave. Read All Read All Read All Goat Island Getaway 237 8th Ave. Read All Read All Read All Tannin Wine House 113 Center St. Read All Read All Read All Mayworths Public House 115 Center St. Read All Read All Read All Cramerton Historical Museum 1 Julian St. Read All Read All Read All CB Huss Recreation Complex 8 Julian St. Read All Read All Read All Riverside Park in Cramerton 75 Riverside Dr. Read All Read All Read All Stuart Cramer High School 101 Lakewood Rd. Read All Read All Read All The Gaston County Art Trail Darin & Brooke Aldridge FULL VIEW The Song of the River FULL VIEW Spot The Disco Dog FULL VIEW

Creative Needlers Hall of Dinosaurs FIND IT The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd. Gastonia Visit one of the largest dinosaur exhibits in the Carolinas, with 4,200 square feet of real fossils, interactive learning experiences, and full-bodied cast specimens of T. rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more. Exhibit Highlights Include: Full-bodied prehistoric skeleton casts Authentic dinosaur fossils, including an Edmontosaurus that displays healed wounds from a T. rex attack Stegasaurus, Triceratops, Apatosaurus , and MANY MORE of your favorite dinosaurs Specimens unique to the Southeast, including Appalachiosaurus , the East Coast T. rex The return of The Schiele’s iconic T. rex in a whole new display LEARN MORE For more information, click the LEARN MORE button above (if provided) or reach out to the venue/host directly. FIND IT Also Worth Seeing Hall of Dinosaurs The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium LEARN MORE The Turnings A Cycle of American Time Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE When Are We US Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE Hoffman's Farm to Friends Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE

Preschool Storytime Hall of Dinosaurs FIND IT The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd. Gastonia Visit one of the largest dinosaur exhibits in the Carolinas, with 4,200 square feet of real fossils, interactive learning experiences, and full-bodied cast specimens of T. rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more. Exhibit Highlights Include: Full-bodied prehistoric skeleton casts Authentic dinosaur fossils, including an Edmontosaurus that displays healed wounds from a T. rex attack Stegasaurus, Triceratops, Apatosaurus , and MANY MORE of your favorite dinosaurs Specimens unique to the Southeast, including Appalachiosaurus , the East Coast T. rex The return of The Schiele’s iconic T. rex in a whole new display LEARN MORE For more information, click the LEARN MORE button above (if provided) or reach out to the venue/host directly. FIND IT Also Worth Seeing Hall of Dinosaurs The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium LEARN MORE The Turnings A Cycle of American Time Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE When Are We US Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE Hoffman's Farm to Friends Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE

Bike Nite Hall of Dinosaurs FIND IT The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd. Gastonia Visit one of the largest dinosaur exhibits in the Carolinas, with 4,200 square feet of real fossils, interactive learning experiences, and full-bodied cast specimens of T. rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more. Exhibit Highlights Include: Full-bodied prehistoric skeleton casts Authentic dinosaur fossils, including an Edmontosaurus that displays healed wounds from a T. rex attack Stegasaurus, Triceratops, Apatosaurus , and MANY MORE of your favorite dinosaurs Specimens unique to the Southeast, including Appalachiosaurus , the East Coast T. rex The return of The Schiele’s iconic T. rex in a whole new display LEARN MORE For more information, click the LEARN MORE button above (if provided) or reach out to the venue/host directly. FIND IT Also Worth Seeing Hall of Dinosaurs The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium LEARN MORE The Turnings A Cycle of American Time Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE When Are We US Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE Hoffman's Farm to Friends Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE

Music Bingo Hall of Dinosaurs FIND IT The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd. Gastonia Visit one of the largest dinosaur exhibits in the Carolinas, with 4,200 square feet of real fossils, interactive learning experiences, and full-bodied cast specimens of T. rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more. Exhibit Highlights Include: Full-bodied prehistoric skeleton casts Authentic dinosaur fossils, including an Edmontosaurus that displays healed wounds from a T. rex attack Stegasaurus, Triceratops, Apatosaurus , and MANY MORE of your favorite dinosaurs Specimens unique to the Southeast, including Appalachiosaurus , the East Coast T. rex The return of The Schiele’s iconic T. rex in a whole new display LEARN MORE For more information, click the LEARN MORE button above (if provided) or reach out to the venue/host directly. FIND IT Also Worth Seeing Hall of Dinosaurs The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium LEARN MORE The Turnings A Cycle of American Time Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE When Are We US Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE Hoffman's Farm to Friends Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE

Great field trip opportunities in Gaston County, North Carolina. This is a list of the best attractions to visit with your school or education group. | Go Gaston NC Field Trips Gaston County’s outdoor amenities make us home to an amazing variety of educational field trips. With places like Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium and Crowders Mountain State Park, we have abundant options for exploring nature’s classroom and much more. Whether elementary school, middle school or high school, administrators and teachers will find compelling programs throughout Gaston County to excite and enlighten students. Educational Tours & Activities Gaston County encourages educational exploration whether that means hiking to the top of a mountain, learning about nature at a nationally recognized botanical garden or meeting the farmer who grows your food. The county’s natural resources, including Crowders Mountain State Park, make getting outdoors accessible to most everyone. Cultural museums found here tell the story of early civilizations, the evolution of the state’s textile industry, the depth of the stars and the universe, and the importance of local agriculture. View Activities Our Services PR/Media Assistance Signage Site Visits Transportation Assistance Lodging Services Grant Programs Welcome Bags/Gifts Event Planning Assistance

Knitting and Crochet Group Hall of Dinosaurs FIND IT The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd. Gastonia Visit one of the largest dinosaur exhibits in the Carolinas, with 4,200 square feet of real fossils, interactive learning experiences, and full-bodied cast specimens of T. rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more. Exhibit Highlights Include: Full-bodied prehistoric skeleton casts Authentic dinosaur fossils, including an Edmontosaurus that displays healed wounds from a T. rex attack Stegasaurus, Triceratops, Apatosaurus , and MANY MORE of your favorite dinosaurs Specimens unique to the Southeast, including Appalachiosaurus , the East Coast T. rex The return of The Schiele’s iconic T. rex in a whole new display LEARN MORE For more information, click the LEARN MORE button above (if provided) or reach out to the venue/host directly. FIND IT Also Worth Seeing Hall of Dinosaurs The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium LEARN MORE The Turnings A Cycle of American Time Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE When Are We US Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE Hoffman's Farm to Friends Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE

October 26, 2026 ACOTAR Pre-Order Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:00 PM Time: - 7:30 PM 704-461-8060 The highly anticipated publication of ACOTAR book #6 and book #7 have been announced! Pre-Order titles to receive 2x points on your rewards account as well as exclusive benefits and early access to release day tickets! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Misfit Market Hall of Dinosaurs FIND IT The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd. Gastonia Visit one of the largest dinosaur exhibits in the Carolinas, with 4,200 square feet of real fossils, interactive learning experiences, and full-bodied cast specimens of T. rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more. Exhibit Highlights Include: Full-bodied prehistoric skeleton casts Authentic dinosaur fossils, including an Edmontosaurus that displays healed wounds from a T. rex attack Stegasaurus, Triceratops, Apatosaurus , and MANY MORE of your favorite dinosaurs Specimens unique to the Southeast, including Appalachiosaurus , the East Coast T. rex The return of The Schiele’s iconic T. rex in a whole new display LEARN MORE For more information, click the LEARN MORE button above (if provided) or reach out to the venue/host directly. FIND IT Also Worth Seeing Hall of Dinosaurs The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium LEARN MORE The Turnings A Cycle of American Time Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE When Are We US Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE Hoffman's Farm to Friends Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE

Spot The Disco DogBelmont6500 S. New Hope Rd. Heading 3 I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Spot The Disco Dog 6500 S. New Hope Rd. At the entrance to the dog park at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Elizabeth Laul Healey is an established artist who's art has been featured in galleries, art fairs, and shows across the United States and Mexico. Her art has been collected from people in the US, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Some of her collectors include 20th Century Fox, founding members of MOCA Los Angeles, sports figures and celebrities alike. The Gaston County Art Trail Discover this and the vibrant tapestry of creativity along Gaston County's captivating art trail. < PREVIOUS ART TRAIL NEXT > Belmont Visitors to Gaston County in North Carolina will find the town of Belmont located just south of I-85 at exit 27 . The downtown is located just off of the Catawba River and is the closest town in the county to Charlotte, NC. FULL VIEW Located Close By Catawba River Antique Mall 406 Catawba St. Read All Read All Read All Wave Sandy 1500 River Dr. Read All Read All Read All Down Under Design 2 Kenwood St. Read All Read All Read All Dark Belmont 52 Ervin St. Read All Read All Read All Tapside Pizza 52 Ervin St. Read All Read All Read All TechWorks 52A Ervin St. Read All Read All Read All New York Butcher Shoppe 100 Bryant St. Read All Read All Read All Belmont Abbey Practice Fields 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Rd. Read All Read All Read All Ebb Gantt Soccer Field 500 Brook St. Read All Read All Read All Abbey Yard 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Rd. Read All Read All Read All Alumni Field 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Rd. Read All Read All Read All Crusader Field 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Rd. Read All Read All Read All Reidy Tennis Center 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Rd. Read All Read All Read All Wheeler Center at Belmont Abbey 110 Wimmer Cir. Read All Read All Read All Tranquil Moments 32 N Main St. Suite 200 Read All Read All Read All The Gaston County Art Trail Helix R Sculpture FULL VIEW Darin & Brooke Aldridge FULL VIEW The Song of the River FULL VIEW