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Hickory Trail Points of Interest

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Founded in 1891, Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private liberal arts institution with 50+ undergraduate

SALT Block

The SALT Block provides a home for Science, the Arts, & Litera

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

The main facility of the Hickory Public Library system, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is located on the SALT Block.

Murals & Monuments

Looking for memorable spots to take photos and learn about Hickory along the trail?

Downtown Hickory

As the Central Business District, Downtown Hickory is filled with a variety of unique retail shops, restaurants, corp

Hickory Community Theatre

Located at the former Hickory Municipal Building in downtown, Hickory Community Theatre performs live theatre that en

Lowes Foods City Park

A children's park located in the heart of downtown near Union Square,

Lake Hickory

Part of the Catawba River Chain of Lakes, Lake Hickory covers nearly 4,223 acres with 105 miles of shore line.

Winkler Park

In addition to being home to L.P.

App State Hickory Campus

From the Watauga Academy of 1899 to the Appalachian State University of today, the mission has remained the same: to

Historic Ridgeview Public Library

In 1940, the first library in Hickory’s African American community of Ridgeview was started by Mrs.

Ridgeview Branch Library

As part of the City's Hickory Public Library system, the Ridgeview Branch

Samuel William Davis Sr Multipurpose Field

Named in honor of local sports legend and coach Samuel William Davis Sr., this multipurpose field was once the footba