Best of Gastonia, NC
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Gastonia, NC — mapped and organized by category.
About Gastonia
Gastonia serves as the county seat and most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. It ranks as the state's 13th-most populous municipality with a population of 80,411 recorded in the 2020 census. The city is integrated into the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Cool Beans Cat Cafe
Cool Beans Cat Cafe is a coffee shop located at 108 East Main Avenue.
View details →Best Hotels in Gastonia
16 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Best Western Gastonia
Best Western Gastonia offers comfortable accommodations in the Downtown Gastonia Historic District.
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Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia is a hotel located in Downtown Gastonia Historic District.
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Fairfield Inn
The Fairfield Inn is a hotel located in Downtown Gastonia Historic District.
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Rodeway Inn
Rodeway Inn is a hotel located in the Downtown Gastonia Historic District.
Best Restaurants in Gastonia
20 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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China Cafe
China Cafe offers a range of Chinese dishes in the South Gastonia neighborhood.
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Ginza Buffet of Gastonia
Ginza Buffet of Gastonia is a restaurant in Downtown Gastonia Historic District that offers Asian cuisine.
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Me Vietnamese Kitchen
Me Vietnamese Kitchen is a restaurant in the Westside neighborhood that serves Vietnamese cuisine.
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Pita Wheel
Pita Wheel is a restaurant located in the Downtown Gastonia Historic District.
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Sprouts Cafe
Sprouts Cafe is a restaurant located in the Downtown Gastonia Historic District.
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Agave Mexican Restaurant
Agave Mexican Restaurant offers authentic Mexican dishes in the Downtown Gastonia Historic District.
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Constantine's Restaurant
Constantine's Restaurant serves Turkish, Greek, and Italian dishes in the Westside neighborhood.
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Lucky Samurai
Lucky Samurai offers Japanese cuisine in the Downtown Gastonia Historic District.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Gastonia
1 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Gastonia
2 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Gaston Pourhouse
Gaston Pourhouse is a bar located in Downtown Gastonia Historic District.
Best Things to Do in Gastonia
2 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Schiele Museum
Schiele Museum is located in the Downtown Gastonia Historic District. It offers a collection of works by Egon Schiele, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
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American Military Museum
The American Military Museum is an attraction located in the Downtown Gastonia Historic District.
Best Shops in Gastonia
2 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Gastonia
20 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Ferguson Park
Ferguson Park is a public park located in the Downtown Gastonia Historic District.
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Lineburger Park
Lineburger Park is located in the Downtown Gastonia Historic District. It offers open green space for visitors to relax or enjoy a casual stroll.
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Martha Rivers Park
Martha Rivers Park is a park located in the South Gastonia neighborhood.
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Optimist Club Park
Optimist Club Park is a park located in the Loray Mill Historic District.
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Phillips Center and Park
Phillips Center and Park offers green space for residents of South Gastonia.
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Erwin Park
Erwin Park offers a green space for relaxation and outdoor activities in the FUSE neighborhood.
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Firestone Field
Firestone Field is a park located in the Loray Mill Historic District. It offers open green space for visitors to relax or enjoy outdoor activities.
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Gaston College Student Quad
Gaston College Student Quad is a public park located in the neighborhood of Eden Glen.
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