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In the walkable downtowns of Belmont, Mount Holly, and Gastonia, a local guide shares his favorite spots to grab a bite, explore outdoors, and settle in for a stay.

by Our State Staff
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Your Guide to Gaston County

Experience Belmont, Mount Holly, and Gastonia like a local with plenty of riverside recreation, historic attractions, and walkable downtown districts.

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These flower arrangements inspired by Biltmore, Reynolda, Duke, and Elizabethan gardens are proof that blooming where you’re planted can be truly awe-inspiring.

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Mechanics at a small shop in Belmont restored a beloved bike that followed a family from their old home in Cuba to their new one in Charlotte.

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There’s a rhythm in the history of this Gaston County city, and chic restaurants and shops are creating an infectious new beat.

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