Gaston County is located in the south-central piedmont of North Carolina. The county consists of 356 square land miles. Gently rolling hills define this delightful county of approximately 193,000 residents.

County residents enjoy a variety of cultural diversions in Gaston County. The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden on the banks of Lake Wylie contains 110 acres of meadows, woodlands, and gardens. The Visitor Pavilion features a stunning stained-glass dome rotunda and houses a gift shop and conference rooms for workshops and seminars. The facility is a perfect location for weddings, receptions, and other formal parties.

The Botanical Garden offers summer camps with an ecology and conservation focus for area children. Games, crafts, and outdoor horticultural activities are part of the curriculum. The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, considered one of the nation?s top 20 great gardens by a recent poll, is a must see.

The Hoffman Hotel, constructed in 1852, is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture and features authentic period furniture. It is also the location of the Gaston County Museum of Art and History and the Daniel Stowe Carriage House. The museum collections consist of over 5,000 objects, 20,000 documents, and 400,000 photos from the 1500s through the 20th century. The Carriage House displays a diverse collection of antique horse-drawn carriages, sleighs, and buggies.

For performing arts, Gaston County residents enjoy the musical talent of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and the Oratoria Singers of Charlotte. The Symphony?s more than 100 musicians perform 40 weeks per season and are active in community outreach programs.

Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department maintains 18 park facilities and is responsible for the planning and developing of additional parks land. The parks offer a location to play soccer, football, tennis, and basketball. Pedestrian trails, picnic shelters, and playgrounds are available at most parks. Recreation Department sponsored events include senior citizen parties, horseshoe tournaments, and concerts in the park by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.

Gaston County Public School system is the fifth-largest district in North Carolina. Approximately 32,000 learners attend the district?s 30 elementary, 11 middle, 9 high, 1 alternative, and 1 special school.

For higher educational needs, Gaston College is the area?s community college. Students can enroll in engineering, health, education, and business administration courses. College transfer courses taken at Gaston College can transfer to any of the state university schools in North Carolina.

Belmont Abbey College is a private, liberal arts college on a beautiful 650-acre campus. The Abbey Church, built in 1892 in the neo-Gothic style, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Courses of study are accounting, biology, education, business management, and international business.

Dining and shopping opportunities are plentiful in Gaston County. From antique shops, factory outlet malls, to major retail malls with over 100 stores, there is an unlimited selection from which to choose. Dining venues include steakhouses, fish camps, and continental cuisine restaurants. Bars range from martini to coffee to piano. Shopping, dining, and a fun nightlife are readily available in this unique county.

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