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Today · 7 PM · Music
Bluegrass Jam: Belmont @ Primal Brewery
Weekly Friday bluegrass jam 7–10 PM at Primal Brewery in Belmont, listed by the Charlotte Folk Society; all skill levels welcome.
Primal Brewery Belmont · BelmontPrice not listed
River town with an abbey
Things to do in Belmont
Belmont is a Gaston County city about 12 miles west of Uptown, on a peninsula between the Catawba River, the South Fork and Lake Wylie, roughly a 20-minute drive out I-85.
Pictured: The 1892 basilica at Belmont Abbey
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Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Nightlife
Music Bingo at Primal Brewery Belmont
Free-to-play music bingo on Wednesday evenings at Primal Brewery in Belmont.
Primal Brewery Belmont · BelmontFree
Places in Belmont
Botanical garden · Outdoors
Daniel Stowe Conservancy
Botanical garden and nature property; The Gardens at Stowe require paid admission, while the trails, dog park, Trailhead Store and Farmhouse Garden Center are free.
6500 S New Hope Rd · Belmont
Free entry
Trail park · Outdoors
Rocky Branch Park
City trail park with beginner, intermediate and advanced features for mountain biking, running and hiking; the system extends into Cramerton and the Sacco Street trailhead is about a mile from Main Street.
103 Sacco St · Belmont
Free entry
Riverfront park · Outdoors
Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park
City park on the Catawba River with a dock and swings, kayak launch ramp, walking path, picnic shelters, a play unit and an amphitheatre.
1400 Catawba St · Belmont
Free entry
Downtown park · Family
Stowe Park
Downtown park on Main Street with a large fountain, two play units, a pavilion, picnic shelter, walking path and restrooms.
24 S Main St · Belmont
Brewery and taproom · Food
Primal Brewery Belmont
Brewery opened in 2020 with a 10-barrel brewhouse, taproom and beer garden; pizza and sliders come from in-house partner Tapside Pizza.
52 Ervin St · Belmont
Brewpub · Food
Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse & Grill Belmont
A 12,000 sq. ft. brewery and restaurant in a historic downtown Belmont building, home to Jekyll & Hyde Brewing Co. beers and chef-driven food.
10 Catawba St · Downtown Belmont
Free entry
Antique mall · Markets
Catawba River Antique Mall
Antique mall with more than 300 booths along five aisles in a 67,000-square-foot building. Pets must be in a stroller, carrier or shopping cart.
406 Catawba St · Belmont
Free entry
Historic basilica · Arts
Belmont Abbey Basilica of Mary Help of Christians
Basilica built in 1892 at Belmont Abbey, the Benedictine monastery founded in 1876, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors are welcome throughout the day for Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, Confessions and private prayer.
100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd · Belmont Abbey
Free entry
City park · Outdoors
Davis Park
City of Belmont park with two play units, picnic tables, tennis and pickleball courts and a baseball field. Tennis and pickleball courts can be reserved online.
204 Park Dr · Belmont
Breakfast & brunch cafe · Brunch
Honeycomb Cafe
Main Street cafe in downtown Belmont serving breakfast, brunch and lunch.
31 N Main St · Belmont
Southern restaurant · Food
Nellie's Southern Kitchen
Jonas family restaurant serving classic Southern dishes built on Nellie's recipes, with dinner and brunch menus. It opens at 10 AM on Sundays.
36 N Main St · Belmont
Restaurant with weekend brunch · Brunch
Drift
Lakefront chophouse on Lake Wylie serving steak and seafood made with local ingredients. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 10:30 AM-3 PM.
315-M Lanyard Ln. · Belmont (Lake Wylie)
Southern restaurant and market · Food
The String Bean
Downtown Belmont restaurant and market serving Southern food, including burgers made from beef ground in-house, with a large wine and beer selection. Its patio is open year-round with heated tables.
106 North Main Street · Downtown Belmont
Sandwich and ice cream shop · Family
Two Chicks Sandwiches and Scoops
Sandwich and ice cream shop with indoor seating and a covered outdoor patio with fans and games. It takes birthday party reservations.
102 S Main St. · Downtown Belmont
Historic house museum · Arts
Belmont Historical Society House Museum
Historic house museum run by the Belmont Historical Society, open on weekend afternoons. Custom tours can be scheduled by phone.
40 Catawba Street · Belmont
Drive-in movie theater · Family
Belmont Drive-In
Outdoor drive-in theater showing double features, with sound broadcast on FM radio. Cash only; admission is $25 per carload and outside food and drink are not allowed.
314 McAdenville Rd · Belmont
About Belmont
Belmont is a Gaston County city about 12 miles west of Uptown, on a peninsula between the Catawba River, the South Fork and Lake Wylie, roughly a 20-minute drive out I-85.
Visitors come for the Main Street downtown, the 1892 basilica at Belmont Abbey, riverfront parks with a kayak launch, the Rocky Branch mountain bike trails and the gardens at Daniel Stowe Conservancy.
Belmont is known for
- Belmont Abbey basilica
- Catawba riverfront parks
- Rocky Branch bike trails
- Daniel Stowe gardens
FAQ
What is there to do in Belmont this week?
2 plans in Belmont this week, including Bluegrass Jam: Belmont @ Primal Brewery, Music Bingo at Primal Brewery Belmont.
What is Belmont like?
Belmont is a Gaston County city about 12 miles west of Uptown, on a peninsula between the Catawba River, the South Fork and Lake Wylie, roughly a 20-minute drive out I-85. Visitors come for the Main Street downtown, the 1892 basilica at Belmont Abbey, riverfront parks with a kayak launch, the Rocky Branch mountain bike trails and the gardens at Daniel Stowe Conservancy.
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