What to do in Gaston County, NC

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

£24
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Self-Guided Charlotte Chakra Alignment Walking Adventure

Self-Guided Charlotte Chakra Alignment Walking Adventure

£4
per traveller
Self-Guided Charlotte Chakra Alignment Walking Adventure
UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided City Walking Tour in Charlotte

UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided City Walking Tour in Charlotte

£11
per adult
UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided City Walking Tour in Charlotte
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

£29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

£36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour
Uptown Charlotte Historian-Guided Tour

Uptown Charlotte Historian-Guided Tour

£15
per adult
Uptown Charlotte Historian-Guided Tour
Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Bus Tour

Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Bus Tour

£36
per adult
Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Bus Tour
Kayak Rentals at Mountain Island Lake-Explore Charlotte's Waters

Kayak Rentals at Mountain Island Lake-Explore Charlotte's Waters

£33
per traveller
Kayak Rentals at Mountain Island Lake-Explore Charlotte's Waters
Uptown Charlotte Historian Guided Walking Tour

Uptown Charlotte Historian Guided Walking Tour

£15
per adult
Uptown Charlotte Historian Guided Walking Tour
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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

8.8/10 (33 reviews)
Wander along flowerbeds and amid butterflies, breathe in the scents of exotic plants and see the seasonal palettes of colors at this garden west of Charlotte.
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Day trip destinations from Gaston County

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Charlotte

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Lincolnton

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Huntersville

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Shelby