Hickory offers you a well-crafted visit, any time of the year. It has become a haven for people interested in crafting a good life for themselves, their community, and future generations. Hickory has its roots in the furniture industry, but new businesses and industries are locating here, people are moving here, and if being ranked 16th in the state for tourism is any indicator, visitors are flocking here, too. With beautiful trails and Lake Hickory, family-friendly attractions, and artisan culture, this area provides a year-round destination for your whole family and your friends.
Get To Know Hickory
From farm to table restaurants, breweries, small shops or big box retail shopping, 26 parks, Lake Hickory, minor league baseball, and so much more, Hickory truly offers the perfect balance of large city amenities with small town charm.
Things To Do
Find out what’s happening in Hickory and take advantage of diverse activities and events.
Downtown Hickory
As the Central Business District, Downtown Hickory is filled with a variety of unique retail shops, restaurants, corporate headquarters, professional offices, and entertainment venues, all in a park-like setting in the heart of Hickory. Take in a concert under The Sails on the Square, watch a movie on the lawn at The CommScope Stage, learn about history at Cannon Hill, and admire the twinkling lights throughout Union Square as you enjoy an outdoor fire-pit and rocking chairs, all within the beautiful downtown ambiance.
Make a Trip to Hickory
Hickory is located on I-40 and Hwy 321, an hour from Charlotte and Asheville, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With Lake Hickory, mountain bike trails, hiking, shopping, dining, and entertainment, you can spend the day or make it a weekend trip. Watch a Crawdads baseball game or a show at the Hickory Community Theatre, the Western Piedmont Symphony, or the Hickory Choral Society. Stop by the S.A.L.T. Block’s Hickory Museum of Art or Catawba Science Center and Planetarium. There are plenty of local and national restaurants and shops.
Within 1-hour drive, Hickory residents can go hiking at Gateway Wilderness State Trail, Wilson Creek, Pisgah National Forest, Riverbend Trail, and Mountain Creek Park in Sherrills Ford to name a few.
Hickory Metro
Blog Articles
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Sporting Event
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MyHKY Tour
Enter the virtual tour to learn about things to do in the Hickory area, as well as area attractions, Hickory’s ideal location, hiking, biking, lake activities, living here, working here, and how Life is Well Crafted in Hickory!
Hickory Trail
Visit the Hickory Trail and experience destinations and amenities throughout the City, connected by 11 miles of a multipurpose trail. For more information, www.HKYTrail.com.
Arts & Culture
The Hickory Metro is a great place to live and visit, where arts and culture are key pieces to the quality of life and provide creative experiences that enrich the lives of residents and visitors. Visit Arts Culture Catawba for more information on the arts and cultural experiences in Hickory.