Meredith's Guidebook

Meredith
Meredith's Guidebook

“The Arts”

Spend the day at the museum, check out the science center and so much more!
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Catawba Science Center
243 3rd Ave NE
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Located in downtown Hickory
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Hickory Community Theatre
30 3rd St NW
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Located in downtown Hickory
Western Piedmont Symphony
243 3rd Ave NE
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Hickory Museum of Art
243 3rd Ave NE
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd St NE
Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Enjoy an outdoor autumn stroll through the Village of Fairhaven where history comes alive with non-stop, day-long, immersive and interactive entertainments! The open air Artisan Market is filled with arts and crafts, games and rides, jousting knights on horseback, falconry, mermaids, fairies, dragons, feasting and so much more!
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Carolina Renaissance Festival
16445 Poplar Tent Road
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Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Enjoy an outdoor autumn stroll through the Village of Fairhaven where history comes alive with non-stop, day-long, immersive and interactive entertainments! The open air Artisan Market is filled with arts and crafts, games and rides, jousting knights on horseback, falconry, mermaids, fairies, dragons, feasting and so much more!
2022 Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella November 2022 2023 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) January 2023 Charlotte's Web February 2023 The Last Stop on Market Street March 2023 Thronton Wilder's Our Town April 2023 Once on This Island May 2023 The Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens June 2023
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The Green Room
10 S Main Ave
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2022 Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella November 2022 2023 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) January 2023 Charlotte's Web February 2023 The Last Stop on Market Street March 2023 Thronton Wilder's Our Town April 2023 Once on This Island May 2023 The Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens June 2023
This is a 3 part campus: Historic 1924 Newton Depot Model Railroad Center Alexander Railroad Pavillion 1123 N Main Ave. Newton, NC
Southeastern Narrow Gauge & Shortline Museum
1111 N College Ave
This is a 3 part campus: Historic 1924 Newton Depot Model Railroad Center Alexander Railroad Pavillion 1123 N Main Ave. Newton, NC
3101 9th Ave Dr NW Hickory
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Hickory Aviation Museum
3101 9th Ave Dr NW
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3101 9th Ave Dr NW Hickory
Burke Arts Council
506 S Sterling St

Outdoor Life

Hickory and surrounding areas offer wonderful outdoor adventures!
Located in the Viewmont Shopping District
Outdoor Supply Company
2427 North Center Street
Located in the Viewmont Shopping District
Just a mile away from Outdoor Adventure Cottage and a short drive from our Relaxing Townhome for 4 and Easy Living in NE Hickory apartment. Walk outdoors on the track under the trees by the creek.
Hickory Foundation YMCA
701 1st Street Northwest
Just a mile away from Outdoor Adventure Cottage and a short drive from our Relaxing Townhome for 4 and Easy Living in NE Hickory apartment. Walk outdoors on the track under the trees by the creek.
Just a mile away from Outdoor Adventure Cottage and a short drive from our Relaxing Townhome for 4 and Easy Living in NE Hickory apartment.
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Glenn C. Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park
6th Street Northwest
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Just a mile away from Outdoor Adventure Cottage and a short drive from our Relaxing Townhome for 4 and Easy Living in NE Hickory apartment.
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Riverbend Park
6700 NC-16
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Kiwanis Park
805 6th St SE
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Enjoy 8 Lighted Tennis Courts, Multi-Purpose Facility with outdoor meeting room, outdoor covered shelter, access to paved bikeway and the Lake Hickory Trails, a system of mountain biking and nature trails.
Hickory City Park
1581 12th Street Drive Northwest
Enjoy 8 Lighted Tennis Courts, Multi-Purpose Facility with outdoor meeting room, outdoor covered shelter, access to paved bikeway and the Lake Hickory Trails, a system of mountain biking and nature trails.
Features: Picnic Shelter w/tables & grills, community room w/catering kitchen, outdoor basketball court, 4 outdoor pickleball courts, playground, outdoor fitness equipment, paved walking trail and youth softball field.
Hickory Optimist Park
751 2nd Avenue Southwest
Features: Picnic Shelter w/tables & grills, community room w/catering kitchen, outdoor basketball court, 4 outdoor pickleball courts, playground, outdoor fitness equipment, paved walking trail and youth softball field.
Features: public art benches, sculptures by local artists and approximately 250 different species of trees and plantings.
Ivey Arboretum at Sally Fox Park
1st Avenue Northeast
Features: public art benches, sculptures by local artists and approximately 250 different species of trees and plantings.
Features: picnic shelters w/tables & grills, tennis court, outdoor basketball court, 2 lighted baseball fields, 2 batting cages, walking trail, Dixon Memorial Splash Pad and two playgrounds, including the Zahra Baker All Children's Playground and Treehouse.
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Kiwanis Park
805 6th St SE
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Features: picnic shelters w/tables & grills, tennis court, outdoor basketball court, 2 lighted baseball fields, 2 batting cages, walking trail, Dixon Memorial Splash Pad and two playgrounds, including the Zahra Baker All Children's Playground and Treehouse.
Located in Downtown Hickory with lots of shopping & dining all around. Features: playground equipment, interactive water feature, art, education, music, local craftsmanship, park benches & picnic tables.
Lowes Foods City Park
300-326 Main Ave NW
Located in Downtown Hickory with lots of shopping & dining all around. Features: playground equipment, interactive water feature, art, education, music, local craftsmanship, park benches & picnic tables.
Features: Water Fountain, seating area, gazebo and memorial garden
McComb Park/Beaver Memorial Garden
421 5th Avenue Place Northeast
Features: Water Fountain, seating area, gazebo and memorial garden
Features: Hickory Music Factory, outdoor basketball court, playground & Miracle of Hickory Memorial Garden.
Miracle of Hickory Park
1515 12th Street Drive Northwest
Features: Hickory Music Factory, outdoor basketball court, playground & Miracle of Hickory Memorial Garden.
Features: 1820's era log cabin
Robinson Park
2nd Street Southeast
Features: 1820's era log cabin
Features: Activity building, picnic shelter with tables & grills, gazebo, paved bikeway, walking & nature trails, boat dock and launch ramp, fishing pier and restroom.
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Rotary-Geitner Park
2035 12th St Dr NW
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Features: Activity building, picnic shelter with tables & grills, gazebo, paved bikeway, walking & nature trails, boat dock and launch ramp, fishing pier and restroom.
Features both a house & garden area with formal courtyard and large fountain area. This park is a destination for weddings and special occasions.
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The Shuford House & Gardens
534 3rd Ave NW
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Features both a house & garden area with formal courtyard and large fountain area. This park is a destination for weddings and special occasions.
Features: 3 softball/baseball fields, graffiti wall, outdoor basketball court, picnic shelter, 2 playgrounds, paved walking trail, skate park and Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Administrative Office.
Highland Recreation Center
1451 8th Street Drive Northeast
Features: 3 softball/baseball fields, graffiti wall, outdoor basketball court, picnic shelter, 2 playgrounds, paved walking trail, skate park and Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Administrative Office.
Features: picnic shelter with grills, playground, walking and nature trails, horseshoe pits, restroom, Winkler Activity Center, Winkler Museum, Winkler Homeplace and L.P. Frans Stadium.
Winkler Park
2500 Clement Blvd NW
Features: picnic shelter with grills, playground, walking and nature trails, horseshoe pits, restroom, Winkler Activity Center, Winkler Museum, Winkler Homeplace and L.P. Frans Stadium.
Featuring: Hickory Crawdads baseball
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Hickory Crawdads
2500 Clement Blvd NW
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Featuring: Hickory Crawdads baseball
When you are ready to hit the lake. 175 Wildlife Access Rd, Hickory, NC Latest Feedback: "Great place to do work on my laptop." "Nice view, great place to share time with family, or just take a walk." "Great place to fish & put boats in the water."
Wittenburg Access Area
175 Wildlife Access Rd
When you are ready to hit the lake. 175 Wildlife Access Rd, Hickory, NC Latest Feedback: "Great place to do work on my laptop." "Nice view, great place to share time with family, or just take a walk." "Great place to fish & put boats in the water."
When you want to take on walking in the trees.
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Treetop Adventures Lake Hickory
6663 Valwood Rd
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When you want to take on walking in the trees.
1400 Falls Road, NW Valdese, NC Located just 18 miles away from Hickory, McGalliard Falls Park provides a local escape like no other. A hidden gem of natural beauty, history, and multiple opportunities for outdoor recreation, McGalliard Falls has been a favorite gathering spot of locals and tourists for decades. The park features a spectacular 45- foot waterfall, the historic Meytre Grist Mill, a volleyball court, picnic shelters, restrooms, and a nature trail woven throughout the site of McGalliard Creek.
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Parke ng McGalliard Falls
Church Street Northwest
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1400 Falls Road, NW Valdese, NC Located just 18 miles away from Hickory, McGalliard Falls Park provides a local escape like no other. A hidden gem of natural beauty, history, and multiple opportunities for outdoor recreation, McGalliard Falls has been a favorite gathering spot of locals and tourists for decades. The park features a spectacular 45- foot waterfall, the historic Meytre Grist Mill, a volleyball court, picnic shelters, restrooms, and a nature trail woven throughout the site of McGalliard Creek.
Fly like a bird with a USHPA Tandam Hang Gliding Instructor. By appointment only. Lenoir, NC
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Thermal valley Hang Gliding
4085 Old Amherst Rd
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Fly like a bird with a USHPA Tandam Hang Gliding Instructor. By appointment only. Lenoir, NC

Food scene

Hickory, NC offers awesome food and drinks at our locally owned restaurants, bars, pubs and breweries.
Located beside Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory. I am hooked on the blackened salmon salad and their key lime martini. All of their food is delicious!
Fresh Chef Hickory
1825 North Center Street
Located beside Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory. I am hooked on the blackened salmon salad and their key lime martini. All of their food is delicious!
Just a short walk from Outdoor Adventure Cottage and a quick drive from our Relaxing Townhome for 4 and Easy Living in NE Hickory apartment. Best tasting and best selection of coffee and other delicious beverages. .
Waterbean Coffee
1839 North Center Street
Just a short walk from Outdoor Adventure Cottage and a quick drive from our Relaxing Townhome for 4 and Easy Living in NE Hickory apartment. Best tasting and best selection of coffee and other delicious beverages. .
Just a few steps away from Outdoor Adventure Cottage and a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 and Easy Living in NE Hickory. Absolutely delicious Mexican food and drinks!
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
719 Conover Blvd W
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Just a few steps away from Outdoor Adventure Cottage and a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 and Easy Living in NE Hickory. Absolutely delicious Mexican food and drinks!
Yuuuuummmm!!! Just a short drive from Outdoor Adventure Cottage, Relaxing Townhome for 4 and Easy Living in NE Hickory apartment.
Incredible Edibles
883 Highland Ave SE
Yuuuuummmm!!! Just a short drive from Outdoor Adventure Cottage, Relaxing Townhome for 4 and Easy Living in NE Hickory apartment.
Located across Center St from Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory. Enjoy big & very yummy apple fritter, cinnamon bun, cream filled donut or a dozen precious and delightful donut holes.
Donut Life
1772 North Center Street
Located across Center St from Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory. Enjoy big & very yummy apple fritter, cinnamon bun, cream filled donut or a dozen precious and delightful donut holes.
Located close to Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory.
Taj Indian Cuisine
958 2nd Street Northeast
Located close to Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory.
Located just a short walk down the sidewalk on Center St from Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory. It’s worth the wait. Delicious!!! Lovely outdoor/indoor dining. Get there early for a shorter wait time.
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Backstreets Bar & Grill
246 14th Ave NE
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Located just a short walk down the sidewalk on Center St from Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory. It’s worth the wait. Delicious!!! Lovely outdoor/indoor dining. Get there early for a shorter wait time.
Located in Downtown Hickory.
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Hickory Wine Shoppe
238 Union Square Northwest
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Located in Downtown Hickory.
Located in the former train station along the rail road tracks in downtown Hickory.
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Olde Hickory Station
232 Government Ave SW
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Located in the former train station along the rail road tracks in downtown Hickory.
Best fried seafood platter around!
PJ's Bethlehem Seafood&Steak
349 Rink Dam Road
Best fried seafood platter around!
Located on Lake Hickory
SandBar Marina & Grill
3210 Rink Dam Road
Located on Lake Hickory
Absolutely one of my favorite places to eat. They have a beautiful bar with yummy adult beverages and some nights there is live music. Located close to Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory.
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FOURK
1410 4th St Dr NW
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Absolutely one of my favorite places to eat. They have a beautiful bar with yummy adult beverages and some nights there is live music. Located close to Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory.
Within short walking distance from Outdoor Adventures Cottage or a short drive from our Easy Living apartment and Relaxing Townhome. Healthy meals that you can purchase and have in your refrigerator when you need them. Great place to “meal plan” for the week at a reasonable price. The selection is wonderful. Delicious food!
Center Street Eats
2250 North Center Street
Within short walking distance from Outdoor Adventures Cottage or a short drive from our Easy Living apartment and Relaxing Townhome. Healthy meals that you can purchase and have in your refrigerator when you need them. Great place to “meal plan” for the week at a reasonable price. The selection is wonderful. Delicious food!
Just a short drive from Outdoor Adventures Cottage, Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory. 833 Highland Ave SE Hickory, NC
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Blowing Rock Draft House & Brewery
883 Highland Ave SE
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Just a short drive from Outdoor Adventures Cottage, Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory. 833 Highland Ave SE Hickory, NC
74 8th St SE Ste.108
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Boca
74 8th St SE
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74 8th St SE Ste.108
Within walking distance of Outdoor Adventures Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory. 242 11th Ave NE Hickory, NC
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Cafe Rule & Wine Bar
242 11th Ave NE
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Within walking distance of Outdoor Adventures Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory. 242 11th Ave NE Hickory, NC
Located in Downtown Hickory and it is a great place for lunch! Indoor and outdoor seating. 268 1st Ave NW Hickory, NC
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Hatch Sandwich Bar
268 1st Ave NW
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Located in Downtown Hickory and it is a great place for lunch! Indoor and outdoor seating. 268 1st Ave NW Hickory, NC
Located in Downtown Hickory with indoor and outdoor dining. 206 Union Square Hickory, NC
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Notions
206 Union Square Northwest
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Located in Downtown Hickory with indoor and outdoor dining. 206 Union Square Hickory, NC
Located in Downtown Hickory. Great Food and a fun bar. They often have live music and always have great beer.
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Olde Hickory Tap Room
222 Union Square NW
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Located in Downtown Hickory. Great Food and a fun bar. They often have live music and always have great beer.
One of my favorite restaurants. Located in Downtown Hickory in a beautiful historic home turned into a restaurant. Feel the history while you have one of the best meals of your life. 271 3rd Ave NW Hickory, NC
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Vintage House Restaurant
271 3rd Ave NW
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One of my favorite restaurants. Located in Downtown Hickory in a beautiful historic home turned into a restaurant. Feel the history while you have one of the best meals of your life. 271 3rd Ave NW Hickory, NC

Real estate

The Carswell Team
1811 North Center Street
The Carswell Team at RE/MAX A-Team will work to make your real estate purchase or sale the best it can be.
Re/Max A Team
The Carswell Team at RE/MAX A-Team will work to make your real estate purchase or sale the best it can be.

Cats

Approximately 30 minutes from Hickory in downtown Lenoir. If you love coffee & cats don’t miss this!!!
Puuuuurrrfect place to have a great coffee, donut and then hang out in the cat room. Reserve your space in the cat room on their website.
Brews and Mews Cat Cafe
219 North Main Street
Puuuuurrrfect place to have a great coffee, donut and then hang out in the cat room. Reserve your space in the cat room on their website.

Shopping

Viewmont Shopping District and Downtown Hickory offers a great selection of shopping & Dining.
Located close to Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory.
Treasure's Vision
2439 North Center Street
Located close to Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory.
Located close to Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory.
Pet Supermarket
3000 North Center Street
Located close to Outdoor Adventure Cottage and just a short drive from Relaxing Townhome for 4 or Easy Living in NE Hickory.
If you love Orchids this is your place! Don't know how to care for them? Dale and Phyllis will teach you everything you need to know. 3757 Sandy Ford Rd Hickory, NC
Ironwood Estate Orchids
3757 Sandy Ford Road
If you love Orchids this is your place! Don't know how to care for them? Dale and Phyllis will teach you everything you need to know. 3757 Sandy Ford Rd Hickory, NC
Located close to downtown Lenoir, NC. Stop in here before you go to Brews and Mews Cat Cafe.
Abigail's Gifts & Florist
Located close to downtown Lenoir, NC. Stop in here before you go to Brews and Mews Cat Cafe.

Creative

When you just feel creative...
Bisque N Beads
232 Union Square NW