Gastonia is the largest city in Gaston County, North Carolina, and the satellite city of the Charlotte area. Gastonia and the surrounding areas have a number of interesting attractions. The Schiele Museum of Natural History features a number of permanent exhibits, indoor and outdoor, including the Hall of North Carolina Natural History.

The Schiele Museum of Natural History

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Rankin Lake Park

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