Hickory, Catawba County, NC

Places to go in Hickory

55 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Amos Howards Brew Pub

Food & Drink

Amos Howards Brew Pub

Steaks & burgers pair with local craft brews in a chill setting with cozy booths & a jukebox.

2828 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Backstreets Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Backstreets Bar & Grill

Brick-accented bar & restaurant with a patio offering an ample selection of American grill fare.

246 14th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

Bakers Mountain Park

Outdoors

Bakers Mountain Park

6680 Bakers Mountain Rd, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Bass Lake Trail

Outdoors

Bass Lake Trail

Flat, tree-topped walking trail circling a small lake, with connections to other paths.

1 Bass Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, USA

Boca

Food & Drink

Boca

Industrial-chic restaurant providing eclectic small plates & entrees, plus a bar & patio.

74 8th St SE #108, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Catawba Country Club

Arts & Culture

Catawba Country Club

1154 Country Club Rd, Newton, NC 28658, USA

Catawba Meadows Park

Outdoors

Catawba Meadows Park

Large park with ball fields, a disc golf course & riverside greenway, plus a living history center.

220 Catawba Meadows Dr, GPS to park entrance, 701 Sanford Dr, Morganton, NC 28655, USA

Charolais Steakhouse

Food & Drink

Charolais Steakhouse

766 4th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Chuck E. Cheese

Family

Chuck E. Cheese

Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

2032 Catawba Valley Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Conover City Park

Outdoors

Conover City Park

361 5th Ave SE, Conover, NC 28613, USA

Copper Penny Grill

Food & Drink

Copper Penny Grill

101 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

Duke's Restaurant and Wine Bar

Food & Drink

Duke's Restaurant and Wine Bar

335 Main Ave SW Ste B, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Emerson's Coffee

Food & Drink

Emerson's Coffee

1960 US Hwy 70 SE #170, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Fonta Flora County Park and Connector Trailhead

Outdoors

Fonta Flora County Park and Connector Trailhead

126 NC-126, Morganton, NC 28655, USA

FOURK

Food & Drink

FOURK

Stylish venue with a lively atmosphere serving American bites with a twist & specialty cocktails.

1410 4th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

Geitner Park

Outdoors

Geitner Park

Waterfront park with a boat ramp, picnic areas, hiking trails & a quaint pier for fishing.

2035 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

Glenn C. Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park

Outdoors

Glenn C. Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park

Park featuring shelters, playgrounds, restrooms, trails, horseshoe pits, a canoe launch & more.

2000 6th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

Gräfin Blau Spa & Salon

Wellness

Gräfin Blau Spa & Salon

335 4th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

Henry Fork River Park

Outdoors

Henry Fork River Park

5655 Sweet Bay Ln, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Henry River Mill Village

Arts & Culture

Henry River Mill Village

4255 Henry River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Hickory Aviation Museum

Arts & Culture

Hickory Aviation Museum

Aviation museum with antique planes in an open hangar & on the runway, plus a war memorial.

821 21st St NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

Hickory Furniture Mart

Shopping

Hickory Furniture Mart

Massive, 4-story marketplace featuring multiple furniture & decor shops, outlets & showrooms.

2220 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Hickory Park

Shopping

Hickory Park

Huge store with a wide range of living/dining, bedroom, office & patio furniture, including leather.

2220 US Hwy 70 SE Ste 370, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Hickory Social House

Food & Drink

Hickory Social House

2039 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601, USA