Heritage Village of Dallas Park
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places is the downtown area of Dallas, NC.
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Heritage Village of Dallas Park
Downtown
Dallas
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places is the downtown area of Dallas, NC. The center of Dallas features the Old Gaston County Courthouse, the Gaston County Museum, the Old Jail, and other buildings surrounding the court square. Walking tours of the square are available at Gaston County Museum. The Hoffman Hotel was built in 1852 by Daniel Hoffman. The hotel was built to provide food and lodging to visitors, jurors, and court officials who frequented the Gaston County Courthouse. The hotel was built in the Greek Revival style which was very fashionable at the time of its construction, and was inspired by the renewed interest in ancient Greek architecture. The Carolina Northwestern Train Depot was built in 1903. It was originally located a few blocks south of the Gaston County Museum on Main Street between Rhyne St. and College St. The depot was moved to its current location in 1977 to be used as an art center. Later, it served as a design shop for museum exhibits, before undergoing an extensive renovation in July of 2009, bringing it to its present condition. The depot was donated to the Gaston County Museum by L.D. Guess, a former stationmaster in Dallas, who purchased the depot when railroad officials decided to shut down the Dallas office and made plans to demolish the structure. In 1848 the Gaston County Jail was completed by Abraham Mauney and his slave workers, and Benjamin Morris became the county’s first sheriff. In the 19th century, it was customary for the sheriff and his family to live in the jail, so they occupied the lower floors while the prisoner’s jail cells were located on the second floor. It was expected that the sheriff’s wife and family would do the cooking, cleaning, and laundry for the prisoners. During 1857, the courthouse opened in the "Publick Square." Here the county business and entertainment was conducted, and you could hear trial testimony and the latest music from traveling performers and singers. In 1874, architectural changes were made after a fire. The fence posts that surround the court square and the granite stairs were fashioned by John Campo, a Union soldier who made Dallas his home.
Lewis Farm
Lewis Farms
a 5th generation working farm located in Ranlo, North Carolina. We offer people a chance to reconnect with the past through showcasing farming practices of the 1930's and 1940's.
330 Lewis Rd.
Ranlo
01/19 - 01/23
Catawba Two Kings Casino
Catawba Two Kings Casino is a thrilling, new gaming and entertainment destination in Kings Mountain located an easy drive from downtown Charlotte, just 10 minutes from the I-77 corridor.
538 Kings Mountain Blvd
Kings Mountain
01/19 - 01/23
The Floating Goat
Get out and enjoy a paddle on the Southfork! Please be sure to call ahead and schedule your rental.
1010 Marina Village Dr.
Cramerton
The Boathouse in McAdenville
The Boathouse
The Boathouse is a hub for outdoor experiences. Located at the South Fork Trail Head in McAdenville, NC.
115 Willow Dr.
McAdenville
01/19 - 01/23
Catawba Riverkeeper at Kevin Loftin Park
Guests can enjoy 90 minutes of self-guided paddling on a calm, quiet stretch of the upper part of Lake Wylie – the oldest lake on the Catawba River. This kayaking experience is great for first time paddlers or families with young children.
East, 1400 Catawba St, Belmont, NC 28012
Belmont
McAdenville
Christmas Town USA
McAdenville’s 650 or so residents go all-out to convert their homes into Christmas Town USA– an achievement that attracts about 600,000 visitors. Drive the half-mile route – free of charge – to see 375-plus trees strung with more than 500,000 red, green and white lights. Christmas Town, USA finished 4th in the “Best Public Holiday Lights Display in the USA” contest, sponsored by USA Today.
McAdenville
01/19 - 01/23
Kates Skating Rink
Kate’s Skating Rinks provides a clean and wholesome environment that is affordable, safe, and fun, with a goal of continuously surpassing customer expectations.
1151 Skating Rink Drive
Lowell
01/19 - 01/23
Dutchman's Creek Access Area
Access the Catawba River and Dutchman's Creek here in Mount Holly. Parking lot and trash cans available.
735 Elm Ave
Mount Holly
01/19 - 01/23
Aquatic Adventures
Enjoyable, safe, and fun aquatic experiences! Aquatic Adventures offers adventures on the water for individuals and groups.
724 Elm Ave.
Mount Holly
01/19 - 01/23
Belmont Rowing Center
Check out the Belmont Rowing Center for a fun workout on the water. The Center provides affordable and accessible recreational and competitive rowing programs for youth and adults.
Belmont
01/19 - 01/23
Suns Up Scuba
Sun's Up Scuba provides day rentals* of kayaks and paddle boards. These rentals include complimentary transportation to/from the R. Y. McAden South Fork River Access.
900 S Fork Village Dr
Belmont
01/19 - 01/23
Caromont Health Park
The Gastonia Honey Hunters are a professional baseball team in the Atlantic League based in Gastonia, a "partner league" of Major League Baseball. Their home base is the FUSE District Stadium.
800 W Franklin Blvd
Gastonia
01/19 - 01/23
Eleven Mill Blueway South Fork Trail
A long paddle that will take you almost 9 miles down the South Fork River where you will witness both a beautifully protected shoreline and signs of Gaston's past in the textile industry with plenty of places to stop at parks, restaurants, and breweries along the way.
01/19 - 01/23
Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park
Access the Catawba River via canoe, kayak or boat from this 10-acre riverfront park.
1400 Catawba Street
Belmont
01/19 - 01/23
Mount Holly Boat Landing
The Mount Holly Boat Landing is on private property but is accessible to anyone wanting to access the water for $2 per person.
724 Elm Ave.
Mount Holly
01/19 - 01/23
Southern Arts Society Gallery and Gifts
Art gallery featuring works created in oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, sculpture, textiles and mixed media.
301 N Piedmont Ave
Kings Mountain
01/19 - 01/23
Valhalla Axe Throwing
Valhalla Axe Throwing Company located in North Belmont.
Open 7 Days A Week
511 Woodlawn St.
Belmont
01/19 - 01/23
Papa Steves Mobile Board Shop
Stand-up paddle board rentals, weekends during the summer at the Mount Holly Boat Landing near Dutchman’s Creek starting at $30 for two hours.
Mount Holly
01/19 - 01/23
Centennial Park
Renovated in 2015, Centennial Park serves as the epicenter for entertainment in downtown. Enjoy the park during a special event or relax during the day admiring local art or simply enjoying the pocket of green space in downtown. Explore local businesses while in downtown and use Centennial Park as a place to eat or relax!
114 W Virginia Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016
Bessemer City
01/19 - 01/23
Bridge at High Shoals
As you head out of the county going north along 321 is High Shoals. Visitors enjoy taking pictures of the old truss bridge as well as launching paddle boats to explore the ruins of the iron works.
400 S Lincoln St.
High Shoals