Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Gastonia

"Built to honor the veterans of World War II, Freedom Park is an enormous 98-acre green space where children can enjoy running around or playing a wide variety of sports. The park boasts baseball fields and batting cages, 12 tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts, all of which are heavily utilized on weekends. If you visit during the week there are fewer people and you and your children can enjoy exploring various walking trails and paths, ride bikes and have fun at the two playgrounds."

"Spanning over 98 acres, there is no shortage of things to do within Freedom Park. Probably what is most stunning is the seven-acre lake the park is centered around. Just some of what the park includes are walking trails and paths, 12 tennis courts, a full-court basketball court, a demonstration garden, and an NFL Play 60 KidZone."

"You will find this urban public park right in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, directly opposite the BB&T Ballpark. Romare Bearden Park covers 4.5 acres and offers residents and workers from the surrounding apartment and office blocks a great outdoor area where they can take a walk, have a picnic or just admire the beautiful sculptures. There is a seasonal splash pad where younger visitors can have some water fun while parents relax on a bench."

"Copperhead Island is a boater’s paradise with direct boat launching access to Lake Wylie, 4 boat ramps, fishing piers, and trails, shelters, beach volleyball, horseshoes, and camping for the land-lovers in your crew. The park’s 6 rustic camp sites give you the opportunity to be one with nature for an overnight trip too. View this post on Instagram"

"Celebrating two extraordinary gardeners from Charlotte, Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary is one of the most peaceful outdoor areas in the region. Many years ago two women named Elizabeth turned Ridgewood Avenue in Charlotte into the southern garden oasis. Today, the property of Elizabeth and Edwin Clarkson serves as the home of Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary, along with the nearby Elizabeth Lawrence House and Garden, to preserve and honor these two women’s legacy."

"For all nature lovers out there, this location is nothing short of a paradise with its fountains, blooming flowers, and the soothing sound of various birds. This location features 3 gardens, the oldest of which dates back to 1927. The beauty of this location will only add to your photographer’s skiller, leaving you with breathtaking images that you will never grow tired of."

"You can enjoy some of the best aspects of nature by visiting Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary in Charlotte, North Carolina. Whether you want to see fantastic flora or feathered friends, you can have a great time at this place. It has been one of Charlotte’s biggest points of interest for nearly a century."

"We suggest going to Romare Bearden Park for an excellent view of the city’s beautiful skyscrapers, the Charlotte Knights Stadium and several charming waterfalls that light up at night. The Green is another wonderful option — it’s a one-acre pocket park that has all sorts of sculptures, fountains and interesting novelties to enjoy and explore. Right across from The Green you’ll see the strikingly beautiful Firebird sculpture in front of the Bechtler Museum. The glitzy display (some people call it the Disco Chicken) stands at 17 feet, 5 inches tall and is decorated with more than 7,500 pieces of mirrored and colored glass that catch the Southern sun perfectly at any time of day."

"Truist Field is a baseball stadium in Charlotte which hosts the Charlotte Knights, a Triple-A Minor League Baseball team in the International League."

"Opened in 1996, Bank of America Stadium is home to the Carolina Panthers football team. The stadium is located in uptown Charlotte and was specially designed for football. The open-air, natural grass stadium has 73,778 seats."

"A little further away, but still within walking distance, the state’s professional football team, the Carolina Panthers, play at the Bank of America Stadium."

"Get back to nature without leaving Charlotte at Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve. The park itself is 146 acres with over 10 miles of hiking trails, but it joins 727-acre Reedy Creek Nature Preserve and Reedy Creek Nature Center. Fish from the fishing pier, bring your pups to the dog park, or enjoy a wide variety of sports facilities: basketball court, two softball fields, soccer field, cricket field, four volleyball courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, and horseshoe pits."

"You must have heard of the famous saying that nature is beautiful. Reedy Creek Nature Center is even more beautiful. Amongst the top things to do in Charlotte is a visit to this center."

"If you and the family haven't had crepes for breakfast, lunch or brunch, Royal Cafe and Creperie in downtown Matthews is the perfect excuse to try something new. You know you are at the right place when the smell of fresh crepes greets before you even walk in the door. Kids love building their own creation with eggs, turkey sausage, bacon, cheese, or venture to the sweet side with apples, bananas, caramel sauce and more."

"In the South Park district is a portal to a European villa, Georges Brasserie, which serves traditional and contemporary French cuisine. The elegant table seating and romantic ambiance indoors is carried over to the outdoor patio. This is sheltered by a deep red awning strung with fairy lights."

"4620 Piedmont Row Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210 • (980) 219-7409Hours: Lunch — Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Dinner — Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m."

"The Jimmy, a pastaria and pizzeria by restaurant owner Jim Noble, will be opening late 2020 in Myers Park. The restaurant will be open all day. The Jimmy’s menu is inspired by the Mediterranean coasts of France and Italy."

"What to expect: Mediterranean-inspired cuisine from morning to night. The Jimmy will feature coffee and fresh pastries from Copain, light dishes for lunch and housemate pastas, pizzas and Italian entrees for dinner."

"Restaurateur Jim Noble goes Italian with his latest venture the Jimmy. The menu focuses on Neapolitan-style pizzas, pastas, and seasonal salads."

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