Located 30 minutes south of Cabarrus County, the U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world’s premier outdoor recreation and environmental education center. The park’s centerpiece feature is a multiple channel, customized whitewater river for rafting and canoe/kayak enthusiasts of all abilities. Additional features are mountain biking and running trails, a climbing center, and challenge course on over 300 acres of woodlands along the scenic Catawba River.

Programs include guided private rafting, kayaking instruction and solo kayaking, climbing programs and combo climbing/rafting and climbing/kayaking. Olympic caliber athletes, weekend warriors, and casual observers share this world-class sports and training center. The Center is also home to USA Canoe and Kayak, hosts World Cup competitions and Olympic Trials, and serves as the home of international Olympic athletes.

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Gaston County Tourism Development is the official Destination Organization for Gaston County, NC. The county seat is Gastonia. Gaston County is bordered by the Catawba River in the east and Crowders Mountain in the west.

We are located 15 miles west of uptown Charlotte. I-85 runs straight through Gaston County linking to cities in the Northeast and Southeast. I-77, just minutes from our eastern border, gives easy access to locations in the Midwest. I-40, less than one hour north, provides an important east/west link with coast-to-coast access. The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is only 20 minutes away. 

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