Gaston County Dino Trail

The dinosaurs have arrived, and they’re ready to be discovered! Celebrate The Schiele Museum’s new Elizabeth Williams Robinson Hall of Dinosaurs with a prehistoric journey across Gaston County.

Pick up your Dino Trail map, visit participating businesses and attractions, and collect exclusive dinosaur trading cards along the way. From dino-inspired food and drinks to shopping, activities, and family-friendly experiences for dinosaur lovers of all ages, each stop offers a new discovery.

Explore the county, complete your collection, and create your own dinosaur adventure!

Explore the interactive map of participating local partners!

Click the button below to download and view the PDF of the full map:

Start Your Dino Mission!

Pick up a Dino Trail map at The Schiele Museum of Natural History or a participating location.

Explore the Stops

Visit Dino Trail partners across Gaston County and discover prehistoric surprises.

Collect the Cards

Gather dinosaur trading cards and complete your collection.

Keep Exploring

Experience the Hall of Dinosaurs at The Schiele Museum and continue your prehistoric adventure. Collect an exclusive trading card at The Schiele too!

How many dinosaurs will you discover?
Explore. Collect. Roar!

Produced in partnership with Gaston County Tourism.

Plan your dino-themed vacation at SchieleDinos.org

Participating Locations & Offers

When you visit the businesses on the Dino Trail, you can pick up your exclusive dino trading card AND sample special dinosaur-themed menu items, purchase dinosaur merchandise, or enjoy experiences perfect for dinosaur lovers!