Consider spending a day in Hickory, visiting the farm to table restaurants, breweries,
small shops or big box retail shopping, 24 parks, Lake Hickory, and so much more.

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Find your home in this community of people who have a history of craftsmanship
with an eye for detail and a hand for hard work and
a passion for making something of themselves and of the future.

Stories

Get to know Hickory, NC through the peoples’ eyes who live and work here.  Watch the video and then read their short stories to understand why people love Hickory, NC so much.

Business

With a talented workforce, a rich manufacturing support system, cutting edge technologies, a vibrant medical community, and a rich heritage of craftmanship, Hickory, NC, is the perfect place to start a business or find work in a variety industries.

Education

Hickory, NC, a city known for craftsmanship and community, is ripe with educational opportunities, having a state of the art community college and a well-established university, as well as an excellent public school system and private school options.

Experience

Hickory, North Carolina is a wonderful place to live, offering the amenities of a large city, but basking with small town charm. The area has much to offer, and is within an hour to many other large cities. Hickory has an array of activities to choose from that will please each person’s interests.