Areas / Belmont
Gaston CountyLiving in Belmont, NC
A river-town downtown on a peninsula, 7 miles from the airport.
If I were driving you through Belmont
Belmont sits on a peninsula between the Catawba River and the South Fork, with Lake Wylie on both sides. It's about 12 miles to Uptown and about 7 miles to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which makes it a favorite for people who travel for work.
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Downtown Main Street
A National Register historic district with 264 buildings, now full of restaurants, bars and shops.
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Belmont Abbey College
A Catholic liberal arts college whose Abbey Basilica anchors a historic campus.
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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
380 acres of gardens southwest of town, open since 1999 and known for its holiday lights.
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Lake Wylie
Both river arms around Belmont are part of Lake Wylie, with water-access neighborhoods along them.
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
Just across the river, with rafting, climbing and miles of trails.
The feel
Walkable downtown, water on both sides and fast access to the airport and Uptown.
Homes you'll find
Older homes near downtown, lake and water-access homes along the river arms and newer communities south of town.
Getting around
I-85 is the main east-west road, with US 29/74 and NC 7. NC 273 runs north-south, and a CATS express bus has served Uptown on weekdays.
Outdoors
Lake Wylie, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and the Whitewater Center.
Schools
Gaston County Schools, with Belmont Middle feeding South Point or Stuart W. Cramer High School depending on location. We confirm assignment for every home.
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