Connie’s guidebook
Things to do in and around Lake Gaston
These are our favorite things to do in and around Lake Gaston. I have also placed a map on the wall in the laundry area that has other places that you might be interested in.
You can visit the winery and have a wine tasting after doing some blueberry picking across the street at Blueberry Hill of Rosemont. The Rose Family owns both the winery and the farm. Picking starts usually in June and runs through July. You can pick your own from 7-11 Monday through Friday. The winery is open each day at 11 and Sunday's at 1:00. They carry a few snacks or you can pack and lunch and enjoy the afternoon. They also have local artists on display in the winery.
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Rosemont Vineyards & Winery
1050 Blackridge RdYou can visit the winery and have a wine tasting after doing some blueberry picking across the street at Blueberry Hill of Rosemont. The Rose Family owns both the winery and the farm. Picking starts usually in June and runs through July. You can pick your own from 7-11 Monday through Friday. The winery is open each day at 11 and Sunday's at 1:00. They carry a few snacks or you can pack and lunch and enjoy the afternoon. They also have local artists on display in the winery.
Jason just opened this shop in October of 2018. He used to have tastings every Tuesday in his roasting room near Littleton. He is very knowledgeable about coffee and loves to share that knowledge
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Lake Gaston Coffee Company
104 Wellington WayJason just opened this shop in October of 2018. He used to have tastings every Tuesday in his roasting room near Littleton. He is very knowledgeable about coffee and loves to share that knowledge
The flea market is open Saturday and Sunday from about 9:00 to 4:00. There is also a local farmers market in the same lot. There have been a few restaurants that have come and gone in the building, but last we were there, it was an art classroom. There is also a mini golf venue attached to the market. Go and enjoy!
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Lake Gaston Flea Market
3358 River RdThe flea market is open Saturday and Sunday from about 9:00 to 4:00. There is also a local farmers market in the same lot. There have been a few restaurants that have come and gone in the building, but last we were there, it was an art classroom. There is also a mini golf venue attached to the market. Go and enjoy!
In Roanoke Rapids you will find the canal trail and museum where you can hike or rent bikes. There are also a few second hand shops that are worth a browse through IF they are open, which is sporadic in the summer. It is best to call before going. There is a list of the shops and the phone numbers in the guest book at the house.
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Roanoke Rapids
In Roanoke Rapids you will find the canal trail and museum where you can hike or rent bikes. There are also a few second hand shops that are worth a browse through IF they are open, which is sporadic in the summer. It is best to call before going. There is a list of the shops and the phone numbers in the guest book at the house.
LIttleton is home to Grandpa's Kitchen, the best BBQ on the lake! It is also home to the paranormal museum, which is worth the stop if you're into that sort of stuff (big foot, haunted dolls, etc.) There are also a couple of shops that are worth stopping at IF they are open!
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Littleton
LIttleton is home to Grandpa's Kitchen, the best BBQ on the lake! It is also home to the paranormal museum, which is worth the stop if you're into that sort of stuff (big foot, haunted dolls, etc.) There are also a couple of shops that are worth stopping at IF they are open!
This golf club is open to the public. I have never been, but my husband has gone with his brothers a couple of times, he is not an avid golfer, but said the course is pretty good.
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Lake Gaston Golf Club
890 Baird RdThis golf club is open to the public. I have never been, but my husband has gone with his brothers a couple of times, he is not an avid golfer, but said the course is pretty good.
Wildwood has a few local crafts, like candles and you can pick up a souvenir or two. You can sometimes by fresh eggs here for $2.00 a dozen!
Wildwood Nursery & Garden Center
847 Lizard Creek RdWildwood has a few local crafts, like candles and you can pick up a souvenir or two. You can sometimes by fresh eggs here for $2.00 a dozen!
You can rent kayaks and paddle boards here. They are moving from the food lion shopping center to the log house past the food lion shopping center.
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Lake Gaston Outfitters
2401 Eaton Ferry RdYou can rent kayaks and paddle boards here. They are moving from the food lion shopping center to the log house past the food lion shopping center.
Ultimate Boat Lifts has a satellite kiosk in the Waters View restaurant parking area where the rent kayaks and paddle boards. Call before you go to make sure they are there.
Ultimate Boat Lifts
638 Oak Grove Church RdUltimate Boat Lifts has a satellite kiosk in the Waters View restaurant parking area where the rent kayaks and paddle boards. Call before you go to make sure they are there.
Healing Kneads Therapeutic Massage & Day Spa
167 Stanley RdStop in and get a manicure, pedicure or a massage!
This is the marina at the opening to Pea Hill Creek. You can get gas, snacks, ice cream, fast food, etc. It's a great place right down the creek from out dock!
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Washburn's Marina
2192 River RdThis is the marina at the opening to Pea Hill Creek. You can get gas, snacks, ice cream, fast food, etc. It's a great place right down the creek from out dock!
Pea Hill Boat Ramp
This is a public boat ramp on our creek.
Food scene
Best pizza on the Lake! They even have the pizza pontoon that can be seen on our creek on Saturday's, you can flag them down from the dock or from your boat! The actual restaurant is located in the Food Lion Shopping Center.
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Lake Gaston Pizza
2463 Eaton Ferry RdBest pizza on the Lake! They even have the pizza pontoon that can be seen on our creek on Saturday's, you can flag them down from the dock or from your boat! The actual restaurant is located in the Food Lion Shopping Center.
This is a bit of a boat ride or about a 15 minute car ride. To get there by boat, come out of pea hill creek into the main lake and hang a right, keep going until you go under the Eaton Ferry Bridge, the Pointe will be on the left and the Waters View restaurant will be on the right.
The Pointe has bands that play outside, an outdoor eating area where you can play corn hole and the kids can run around. The also have an awesome patio where you can have a nice dinner and watch the sun set.
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The Pointe at Lake Gaston
1865 Eaton Ferry RdThis is a bit of a boat ride or about a 15 minute car ride. To get there by boat, come out of pea hill creek into the main lake and hang a right, keep going until you go under the Eaton Ferry Bridge, the Pointe will be on the left and the Waters View restaurant will be on the right.
The Pointe has bands that play outside, an outdoor eating area where you can play corn hole and the kids can run around. The also have an awesome patio where you can have a nice dinner and watch the sun set.
Great place to get ice cream or a shake, this shop is owned by our neighbor down the street. His wife owns the Lake Life Clothing store, a little boutique with lots of lake charm!
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Wakeboard Willie's
2475 Eaton Ferry RdGreat place to get ice cream or a shake, this shop is owned by our neighbor down the street. His wife owns the Lake Life Clothing store, a little boutique with lots of lake charm!
This is a quaint little restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. Loved by locals!
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The Kitchen Table
4111 Gasburg RdThis is a quaint little restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. Loved by locals!