Food scene
The Pointe has informal dining, a really cute bar, and is reachable by car or boat. I like the steamed shrimp with Old Bay.
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The Pointe at Lake Gaston
1865 Eaton Ferry RdThe Pointe has informal dining, a really cute bar, and is reachable by car or boat. I like the steamed shrimp with Old Bay.
A little fancier than The Pointe, but people will still be wearing t-shirts and flip flops. I like a drink called “the crossing”. Has nice outdoor seating.
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WatersView Restaurant
2107 Eaton Ferry RdA little fancier than The Pointe, but people will still be wearing t-shirts and flip flops. I like a drink called “the crossing”. Has nice outdoor seating.
Is a fun destination particularly by boat. They are known for their burgers. They have special seating for people with dogs.
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Shady Shack Grill and Flip Flops Bar
183 Hendricks Mill RdIs a fun destination particularly by boat. They are known for their burgers. They have special seating for people with dogs.
Lake Gaston Pizza
2463 Eaton Ferry RdThe pizza is really good as is the Stromboli.
They have a lot of shakes but the food has really gone downhill.
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Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
2455 Eaton Ferry RdThey have a lot of shakes but the food has really gone downhill.
They have some crazy breakfast item with a little bit of everything. My husband liked it. This is definitely a local kind of place. There are very few tables, and you feel like you’re in someone’s house. Better breakfast than the pizza place.
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The Kitchen Table
4111 Gasburg RdThey have some crazy breakfast item with a little bit of everything. My husband liked it. This is definitely a local kind of place. There are very few tables, and you feel like you’re in someone’s house. Better breakfast than the pizza place.
Not my favorite barbecue ever, but I did like the hush puppies.
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Grandpa's Kitchen
149 E South Main StNot my favorite barbecue ever, but I did like the hush puppies.
Nice wine tasting. They have events too, and they are on the way to the bakery.
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Rosemont Vineyards & Winery
1050 Blackridge RdNice wine tasting. They have events too, and they are on the way to the bakery.
This may be the only place that I mark as a “must visit”. They sell half cakes, cinnamon rolls, ham rolls, deviled eggs, bbq, chicken salad, potato salad, and more. They also have local produce. Don’t miss it.
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J B Jones Co & Bakery
1823 Blackridge RdThis may be the only place that I mark as a “must visit”. They sell half cakes, cinnamon rolls, ham rolls, deviled eggs, bbq, chicken salad, potato salad, and more. They also have local produce. Don’t miss it.
The cheesy collards are supposed to be good. I don’t know. Can cheese really help collards? They serve dinner and Sunday brunch. The brunch has no breakfast items. They have a salad bar, several meats like fried chicken, sides, and a dessert bar.
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Kennon House
7001 Gasburg RdThe cheesy collards are supposed to be good. I don’t know. Can cheese really help collards? They serve dinner and Sunday brunch. The brunch has no breakfast items. They have a salad bar, several meats like fried chicken, sides, and a dessert bar.
Hardware Cafe
106 S Main StLooks fun.
They roast their own beans and sell to local establishments. We are hooked.
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Lake Gaston Coffee Company
104 Wellington WayThey roast their own beans and sell to local establishments. We are hooked.
Furr’s Deli and Dogs
50 Golf DrOutstanding steaks, salads, and fresh local produce.
Wilson Brothers BBQ
1224 W Danville StGreat fish and meats. Local favorite.
Michelle's Home Cooking
11256 US-15Made from scratch items. Cute place and good food. Liked the omelette.
Steak pizza is great. Also love the Stromboli’s.
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Pino's Pizza & Restaurant
4331 Gasburg RdSteak pizza is great. Also love the Stromboli’s.
Ralph's Barbecue
1400 Julian R Allsbrook HwyGreat take-out.
Brewery in Clarksville. Really nice outdoor seating overlooking the water.
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Buggs Island Brewing Company
101 2nd StreetBrewery in Clarksville. Really nice outdoor seating overlooking the water.
313 Franklin - Cocktails and Kitchen
313 Franklin StreetFantastic food in a restored elementary school. Our fave.
People are raving about this place. Anxious to go.
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Blue Jay Bistro
141 East South Main StreetPeople are raving about this place. Anxious to go.
$5 tastings/tours. They have a lot of whiskies and award-winning bourbons.
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Weldon Mills Distillery
100 Rockfish Dr$5 tastings/tours. They have a lot of whiskies and award-winning bourbons.
Not open yet, but should be open by Summer 2022.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Jenny Cakes at the Lake
386 Lizard Creek RoadNot open yet, but should be open by Summer 2022.
Have only been once but liked it. Big bar area and multiple dining areas.
Kahill's Restaurant and pub
1791 N Mecklenburg AveHave only been once but liked it. Big bar area and multiple dining areas.
Clarksville is an hour away, but this place is great. There are some cute shops, ice cream, and a brewery nearby.
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Cooper's Landing Inn & Traveler's Tavern
801 Virginia AveClarksville is an hour away, but this place is great. There are some cute shops, ice cream, and a brewery nearby.
Shopping
I know this probably doesn’t seem like much of a destination, but I love it. They have water toys, decorations, clothing, and more. There is also a cat inside.
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Lake Gaston Ace Hardware
144 Elam RdI know this probably doesn’t seem like much of a destination, but I love it. They have water toys, decorations, clothing, and more. There is also a cat inside.
Scarlet Rooster
117 N Main StMicro-brews, wine, and home decor.
Clarksville
Cute downtown shops.
Food Lion
2467 Eaton Ferry RdConvenient
Besides a place to get haircuts, the gift shop is amazing. The items are hand-made by local artists. And prices are very reasonable. I buy something every time I go there.
The Salon at Lake Gaston
326 Lizard Creek RdBesides a place to get haircuts, the gift shop is amazing. The items are hand-made by local artists. And prices are very reasonable. I buy something every time I go there.
Lake Gaston Nursery
956 NC-903They have a fun gift shop with lots of lake Gaston items.
Fun shopping. A teacher bought the place and it’s open on the weekends. Bought the quilt in the twin room there.
Sweet Violet
335 Virginia AvenueFun shopping. A teacher bought the place and it’s open on the weekends. Bought the quilt in the twin room there.
Shopping
Can you say toys? Oh yeah. It’s like an REI. You can rent kayaks and paddle boards. No cheap stuff but good stuff.
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Lake Gaston Outfitters
2401 Eaton Ferry RdCan you say toys? Oh yeah. It’s like an REI. You can rent kayaks and paddle boards. No cheap stuff but good stuff.
Doesn’t look like much, but they have some nice things. I like to bring friends there to shop.
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Lake Life Clothing Company
2471 Eaton Ferry RdDoesn’t look like much, but they have some nice things. I like to bring friends there to shop.
Activities
Had a great wakeboard lesson here with Jake. Boat was fantastic too. They do skiing, wake surfing, sailing, and more.
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AF Wake
1881 Eaton Ferry RdHad a great wakeboard lesson here with Jake. Boat was fantastic too. They do skiing, wake surfing, sailing, and more.
mountain bike trails. 1 finished trail and another one started. Trail is a couple of miles long.
Buck Spring Plantation Park
217 Nathaniel Macon Drmountain bike trails. 1 finished trail and another one started. Trail is a couple of miles long.
Hiking trails, biking trails, and river tubing.
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Medoc Mountain State Park
1541 Medoc Mountain RdHiking trails, biking trails, and river tubing.
Nice place to swim or picnic. Fun boat destination. My grandson likes to bring his sand toys and balls.
Goat Island
Nice place to swim or picnic. Fun boat destination. My grandson likes to bring his sand toys and balls.
Wobble Island
Another boat destination.
Kerr Lake dam has a 5-mile kayak trail that is actually on the lake Gaston side. It leads out to the main lake, but is rocky so there won’t be motor boats. Very pretty scenery. The sign says that it takes 3-4 hours to paddle the whole trail (round trip).
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Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
6254 Glass House RdKerr Lake dam has a 5-mile kayak trail that is actually on the lake Gaston side. It leads out to the main lake, but is rocky so there won’t be motor boats. Very pretty scenery. The sign says that it takes 3-4 hours to paddle the whole trail (round trip).
They have a bike loaner program. The trail is much nicer at the Weldon end.
Roanoke Canal Museum & Trail
15 Jackson StThey have a bike loaner program. The trail is much nicer at the Weldon end.
Tobacco Heritage Trail Trailhead - La Crosse
115 S Main StBeautiful paved trail. Great for bikes.
Nice place. They serve snacks, soda, beer, and wine. Nice date night.
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Lakeland Theatre Co
264 Mosby AveNice place. They serve snacks, soda, beer, and wine. Nice date night.
Sherry's Sew What?
798 Lizard Creek RdBeautiful quilts and fabrics. They teach classes too.
I- Occoneechee State Park
1192 Occoneechee Park RdNice trails. Near Clarksville.
Sylvan Heights Bird Park
500 Sylvan Heights Park WayCool place with lots to see.
Tanglewood Shores Association
74 Tanglewood DrNice 9-hole golf course.
Sand Dollar Seaplanes
88 Pea Hill DrOur neighbor booked this for his Dad. They were picked up at our dock.
Jay will take you out in your boat or his. This guy has traveled around the world doing competitions. Great guy and very good.
WakeSurfNC
381 Cross Creek CourtJay will take you out in your boat or his. This guy has traveled around the world doing competitions. Great guy and very good.
Misc
A guest highly recommends this garage. They got their car fixed the same day at a fair price.
Deo Auto Repair
316 Bradley Rd