Belmont is located in Gaston County, North Carolina. The population of Belmont reaches over 8,700 people. The area was first settled in the 1750s and developed over the years slowly, until the beginning of the industrial revolution and the foundation of a textile factory, which marked the course of Belmont in history.
Belmont is thus a good place for spending vacations no matter what your interests are. There are things here to see and do for everyone, regardless of age and passions, thus making it easy to find things to do for the whole family.
The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is located South-West of Belmont and gets its name from a local textile executive, who decided to transform the land into a garden. The garden can be visited at all times and it is the perfect opportunity for people to learn more about botanics, thus about plants and trees. Also, leisure activities can be organized here, but only in the designated areas, so as not to interfere with the natural habitats.
The Downtown Belmont Historic District is on a side of the city of Belmont that you cannot miss. Walking around the historic district is like taking a journey in the past. All the amazing and beautiful buildings give visitors a sight to see, as there are so many architectural styles to be observed. The district is made up out of 264 buildings, built sometime in between 1850 and 1949, depending on the location and the establishment. Architectural styles to be recognized here are of Tudor revival and of Colonial revival, as well as a type of bungalows and crafts-homes. This will prove to be a great visitation tour and a history lesson in the same time.
The U. S. National Whitewater Center is near Belmont and it offers facilities for active people who enjoy taking part in water-based sports. Here people can find the necessary equipments and facilities for kayaking, rafting and canoing. The recreation venue is placed on the River Catawba and it attracts many visitors every year, for vacations filled with adrenaline and entertaining adventures.
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| Book At | Miles/km to Belmont | Directions to Belmont | Latitude | Longitude |
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| Charlotte Douglas International Airport | 5/9 | Directions | 35.220652 | -80.944156 |
| Charlotte | 5/9 | Directions | 35.220652 | -80.944156 |
| Gastonia | 9/14 | Directions | 35.26208 | -81.1873 |
| Charlotte (North) | 13/21 | Directions | 35.245707 | -80.801795 |
| Pineville | 14/22 | Directions | 35.0832 | -80.8923 |
| Huntersville | 16/26 | Directions | 35.41069 | -80.84285 |
| Fort Mill | 17/28 | Directions | 35.00737 | -80.94508 |
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