The best sporting goods shops in Gastonia

7 sporting goods shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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The Great Outdoors

Sporting Goods

Need to restock your tackle box or finally plan that woods day? The Great Outdoors is a family-run one-stop shop with a huge fishing…

112 N Cherry St (Cherryville)

“Need to restock your tackle box or finally plan that woods day? The Great Outdoors is a family-run one-stop shop with a huge fishing department, hunting and shooting essentials, boats, and outdoor clothing since 1999... basically everything for getting outside without overthinking it.”

From the Gastonia newsletter, August 7, 2026

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DICK'S Sporting Goods

Sporting Goods

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

415 Cox Rd #100

“Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.”

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Great Outdoor Provision Co.

Sporting Goods

High-quality outfitter forアウトドア expeditions and camping trips, also selling kayaks.

4275 Park Rd (Charlotte)

“High-quality outfitter forアウトドア expeditions and camping trips, also selling kayaks.”

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Columbia Factory Store

Sporting Goods

Factory store featuring the brand's outdoor apparel and footwear for men and women.

5404 New Fashion Way Ste 470 (Charlotte)

“Factory store featuring the brand's outdoor apparel and footwear for men and women.”

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DICK'S Sporting Goods

Sporting Goods

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

4325 Barclay Downs Dr (Charlotte)

“Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.”

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Academy Sports + Outdoors

Sporting Goods

Sporting goods chain selling athletic apparel & footwear, plus outdoor gear & fitness equipment.

3580 E Franklin Blvd

“Sporting goods chain selling athletic apparel & footwear, plus outdoor gear & fitness equipment.”

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Catawba River Outfitters

Sporting Goods

Store selling clothing and gear for a variety of outdoor activities, plus shoes.

6 N Main St (Belmont)

“Store selling clothing and gear for a variety of outdoor activities, plus shoes.”

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