Hickory · Catawba County, NC
Family things to do in Hickory
Scout analyzed 55 Hickory places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
55
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Geitner Park
Waterfront park with a boat ramp, picnic areas, hiking trails & a quaint pier for fishing.
Outdoors
South Mountains State Park
Rugged mountain park with 80-ft. waterfall, 47 miles of trails, trout fishing & equestrian camping.
Outdoors
Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area
Outdoors
Fonta Flora County Park and Connector Trailhead
Outdoors
Lowes Foods City Park
Outdoors
Bass Lake Trail
Flat, tree-topped walking trail circling a small lake, with connections to other paths.
Outdoors
McGalliard Falls Park
Outdoors
Riverbend Park
Outdoors
Catawba Meadows Park
Large park with ball fields, a disc golf course & riverside greenway, plus a living history center.
Outdoors
Henry Fork River Park
Outdoors
Kiwanis Park
Popular park featuring a children's playground & splash pad, plus baseball fields & a tennis court.
Outdoors
Glenn C. Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park
Park featuring shelters, playgrounds, restrooms, trails, horseshoe pits, a canoe launch & more.
Outdoors
Upper Creek Falls
Outdoors
Conover City Park
Food & Drink
Taste Full Beans
Outdoors
Bakers Mountain Park
Arts & Culture
Catawba Country Club
Family
High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park
Obstacle courses & zip-line tours are designed for most ages at this forested family attraction.
Arts & Culture
Hickory Aviation Museum
Aviation museum with antique planes in an open hangar & on the runway, plus a war memorial.
Family
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
Family
Tweetsie Railroad
Family-oriented park with train rides, an amusement park, chair lift, petting zoo & live shows.
Family
The Block
Wellness
Rock Barn Country Club and Spa
High-end resort offering luxe townhomes, a five-bedroom lodge, two golf courses, a spa & dining.
Family
Zootastic Park
Family-owned zoo, with a range of exotic animals, offering tours, camps & educational programs.
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