Enjoy a change of pace at Rankin Lake Park. Take a good book to read or find a shady spot on the grass and relax for a while.
This recreation and green space in Gastonia comes recommended by fellow travelers, so make sure it features on your to-do list. Don't think the sightseeing ends there, however. There are many more spots ready for you to appreciate after Rankin Lake Park. Crowders Mountain State Park, Eastridge Mall, and Schiele Museum of Natural History are close by.