The best things to do in Gastonia

Got wedding planning on the brain this week? Vesuvius Vineyards brings rustic romance with sweeping grounds and lawn, plus a charming…

6173 Vesuvius Furnace Rd (Iron Station)

The Trail of History turns your Little Sugar Creek Greenway stroll into Charlotte’s only outdoor history museum, with larger-than-life…

100 N Kings Dr (Charlotte)

Carolina Harbor is Carowinds’ 26-acre waterpark and it’s included with park admission, so you can make a quick escape from the Queen City…

14523 Carowinds Blvd (Charlotte)

Planning a team shindig, campus show, or fundraiser this week? Summit Comedy lines up the right comedian or even a magician, hypnotist, or…

2116 Baggins Ln (Charlotte)

Clean trampoline arena, plus a climbing wall and slides, hosts birthday parties and dodgeball games.

8215 University City Blvd Ste 1A (Charlotte)

Museum exploring the history of the area, with admission that's recommended to be bought in advance.

3500 Shamrock Dr (Charlotte)

Picturesque course with footbridges & ponds also offers tennis, a fitness center, a pool & a bistro.

7332 Kidville Rd (Denver)

Landscaped 18-hole championship course amid towering trees and meandering creeks, with a beer garden.

7101 Highland Creek Pkwy (Charlotte)

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

7824 Rea Rd (Charlotte)

Challenging course with scenic views featuring wide, relatively open fairways (some are hilly) and well-kept bunkers.

255 Lincoln Academy Rd (Kings Mountain)

Laid-back eatery featuring pizza, hot dogs and beer, alongside an arcade filled with retro games and pinballs.

3210 Union Rd

Casual public golf course with a driving range, lessons, food & a pro shop.

1525 W Tyvola Rd (Charlotte)

Friendly staff, well-maintained fairways and fast greens combine at this public course laid out in the forest.

3800 Prosperity Church Rd (Charlotte)

Family attraction including baseball/softball batting cages, arcade games & mini-golf.

2600 E Franklin Blvd

Amusement center with dodgeball and jumping games, a playground, and a restroom.

3940 E Franklin Blvd

Sprawling golf course with bentgrass greens, plus a practice facility with putting greens.

761 Club Dr (Stanley)

Private golf club featuring a championship course which hosts the Wells Fargo Championship.

3700 Gleneagles Rd (Charlotte)

Sprawling space featuring trampolines, climbing walls, a laser maze and mechanical bull rides.

2408 Sardis Rd N (Charlotte)

Lively venue featuring modern mini-golf courses with auto-scoring technology, and a bar.

210 Rampart St (Charlotte)

Public 18-hole course featuring Bermuda tees to greens and wide-open fairways.

800 Radio Rd (Charlotte)

Lively event featuring Scottish music and dance, athletics and food.

4431 Neck Rd (Huntersville)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

7325 Smith Corners Blvd (Charlotte)

New releases from Hollywood in an independent movie theater, with a school program & venue rentals.

9110 Kings Parade Blvd (Charlotte)

Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.

230 E W.T. Harris Blvd (Charlotte)

Clean water park featuring a 2-story waterslide, a splash pad and a lazy river.

632 W Garrison Blvd

Nine-hole public course with friendly staff, chipping greens and a driving range, plus carts.

1225 Remount Rd (Charlotte)

Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.

3924 E Franklin Blvd

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

9630 Monroe Rd (Charlotte)

Private golf club with facilities for tennis and dining, plus wedding services.

11120 Ballantyne Crossing Ave (Charlotte)