Gastonia, NC

united states

Gastonia sits 20 miles west of Charlotte along I-85, serving as a gateway between North Carolina's largest city and the foothills. This former textile hub of 180,000 residents connects easily via I-85 to Charlotte and Atlanta, while US-321 heads north toward Hickory and the mountains. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 25 miles east, making it convenient for visitors. The Schiele Museum houses one of the Southeast's most complete T-rex skeletons.