UNEARTH A DINOSAUR ADVENTURE ACROSS GASTON COUNTY
September 1 – December 31, 2026
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!
Wicked Waffle Co.
130 W. Virginia Ave.
Bessemer City, NC
TAS Drug
500 W. Church St.
Cherryville, NC
The Fuzzy Cow
204 E. Main St.
Cherryville, NC
Dallas Tavern & Taphouse
130 W. Trade St.
Dallas, NC
Front Porch and Provisions
140 N. Gaston St.
Dallas, NC
Bubba's 33
3287 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
Graze & Piece Charcuterie Boutique
200 W. Main Ave. Ste 1A
Gastonia, NC
Monster Mini Golf
3924 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
Tony's Ice Cream
604 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
Will’s Doggn’ It Deli and Market
1301 Spencer Mountain Rd.
Ranlo, NC
Belmont Bookshop
7 N. Main St.
Belmont, NC
Nellie's Southern Kitchen
36 N. Main St.
Belmont, NC
Tastebuds Popcorn
208 N. Main St.
Belmont, NC
The Banana Bar
117 S. Main St.
Belmont, NC
The Wandering Cup (Belmont)
900 South Fork Village Dr. #G4
Belmont, NC
The Wandering Cup (Gastonia)
121 W. Main Ave.
Gastonia, NC
Confluence
117 Center St.
Cramerton, NC
FLOYD & BLACKIE'S
142 8th Ave.
Cramerton, NC
Life is Sweet
109 Main St.
McAdenville, NC
Catawba Coffee Co.
104 W. Charlotte Ave.
Mount Holly, NC
Traust Brewing Co.
128 S. Main St.
Mount Holly, NC
We Kan Go Play
226 S. Main St.
Mount Holly, NC
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!
Bessemer City
Wicked Waffle Co.
130 W Virginia Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016
Dino Trail Offers:
Dino-themed waffle
Dino-themed milkshake
Cherryville
TAS Drug
500 W Church St, Cherryville, NC 28021
Dino Trail Offer:
Dino rubber duckies
The Fuzzy Cow
204 E Main St, Cherryville, NC 28021
Dino Trail Offer:
"Choco-saurus Milkshake"
Dallas
Dallas Tavern and Taphouse
130 W Trade St, Dallas, NC 28034
Dino Trail Offer:
"T. rex Burger"
Ranlo
Will's Doggn' It Deli & Market
1301 Spencer Mountain Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Dino Trail Offer:
Dino-themed food
Gastonia
Bubba's 33
3287 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056
Dino Trail Offer:
Dinosaur-themed mocktails
Graze & Piece Charcuterie Boutique
200 W Main Ave #1a, Gastonia, NC 28052
Dino Trail Offers:
"Omnivore Lunchbox" with sandwich, chips, fruit, and chocolate
"Sharp Teeth Charcuterie Box" - variety of meats, cheese, olives, and pickles.
Monster Mini Golf
3924 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056
Dino Trail Offers:
Discounted "Family Dino Attractions Combo" (4 games of Monster Mini Golf & 4 $10-Arcade Game Cards)
Free game play of "Jurassic Park" arcade game
Schiele Blacklight T. Rex Photo Opp
Tony's Ice Cream
604 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Dino Trail Offer:
Dino-themed ice cream flavors
The Wandering Cup (Gastonia)
2 locations!
121 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
Dino Trail Offer:
"Fossil Fuel" - salted hazelnut & cinnamon latte
"Monty's Matcha" - matcha with tropical mango purée & coconut
Belmont
Belmont Bookshop
7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012
Dino Trail Offer:
Dinosaur books in the collection
Nellie's Southern Kitchen
36 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012
Dino Trail Offer:
Dino-themed meal
Tastebuds Popcorn
208 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012
Dino Trail Offer:
Dino-flavored popcorn
The Banana Bar
117 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012
Dino Trail Offer:
Dino-themed bananas
Dino-themed dirty sodas
The Wandering Cup (Belmont)
2 locations!
900 S Fork Village Dr G4, Belmont, NC 28012
Dino Trail Offers:
"Fossil Fuel" - salted hazelnut & cinnamon latte
"Monty's Excavation" - special frozen hot chocolate
Cramerton
Confluence
117 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032
Dino Trail Offer:
"Brontosourus Cocktail"
Floyd & Blackie's
142 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032
Dino Trail Offer:
TBA
McAdenville
Life is Sweet
109 Main St, McAdenville, NC 28101
Dino Trail Offer:
Dino gummies
Mount Holly
Catawba Coffee Co.
104 W Charlotte Ave, Mt Holly, NC 28120
Dino Trail Offer:
Dino-themed drink
Traust Brewing Co.
128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120
Dino Trail Offers:
Kids dino-themed meal
Dino-themed drink
Dinosaur burger
We Kan Go Play
226 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120
Dino Trail Offer:
"Dino Cave" play area
