Hickory Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Rotary Park, Geitner Park in the city of Hickory North Carolina
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Where to stay in Hickory

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Downtown Hickory

While Downtown Hickory may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hickory Community Theatre and Harper House.

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Viewmont

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Viewmont and surrounding area, you can visit Maple Grove and Catawba Science Center.

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Highland

While there might not be top attractions in Highland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Catawba Science Center and Hickory Museum of Arts.

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North Hickory

While there might not be top attractions in North Hickory, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Hickory and Catawba Science Center.

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Northlakes

While visiting Northlakes, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Hickory and Catawba River.

Sleep Inn Hickory South

Sleep Inn Hickory South

2.5 out of 5
1179 13th Avenue Dr Se Hickory NC
The price is ₹6,708 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹6,708
₹7,580 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hickory. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,055 reviews)
"Excellent hot breakfast for an inexpensive stay. Clean room, comfortable and surprisingly quiet for being so conveniently close to the interstate. I've stayed here before and will stay again. Unfortunately, WI-FI in my room this time was spotty."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Sleep Inn Hickory South
Best Western Hickory

Best Western Hickory

2.5 out of 5
1520 13th Avenue Dr SE Hickory NC
The price is ₹7,813 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹7,813
₹8,828 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hickory. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Best Western Hickory
Quality Suites Hickory South

Quality Suites Hickory South

2.5 out of 5
1125 13th Avenue Dr Se Hickory NC
The price is ₹6,546 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
₹6,546
₹7,397 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hickory. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (979 reviews)
"The pool was dirty. The room wasn't very clean. We needed towels and couldn't get any that night because the front desk didn't have access to the laundry room. We were given 3 towels meant for the pool area. There was a dirty rusty razor blade laying outside by the door for days. We didn't even stay ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Quality Suites Hickory South
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Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (291 reviews)
"Our room was clean and comfortable. The pool and hot tub were nice and clean, as were the changing areas. This is an older hotel that could use some updating - new flooring would really help- but for the price and location, it was perfect for our needs."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Smoketree Lodge
Swiss Mountain Village

Swiss Mountain Village

3 out of 5
2324 Flat Top Rd Blowing Rock NC
Stay at this cabin in Blowing Rock. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Appalachian Ski Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (200 reviews)
"The property is beautiful and clean. The chalets are cozy and well kept. We have stayed here many times."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Swiss Mountain Village
Chetola Premier Condominiums

Chetola Premier Condominiums

3.5 out of 5
185 Chetola Lake Drive Blowing Rock NC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Blowing Rock. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Popular attractions The Blowing Rock and Appalachian ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (190 reviews)
"Another great visit at Chetola. Blowing Rock is a great location for all your mountain needs. Thank you and see you in the future."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Chetola Premier Condominiums
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Stay near popular Hickory attractions

Hickory Metro Convention Center

8.4/10 (134 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Hickory Metro Convention Center during your trip to Hickory. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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