Some of Hickory’s most creative experiences share the same address. The SALT Block, short for Sciences, Arts and Literature Together, brings local organizations together in one place filled with…
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Visit Hickory | The Hickory Metro Convention Center has been named a 2026 Readers’ Choice Award winner by ConventionSouth, earning the honor for the second consecutive year. More than 7,000…
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Think you know Hickory’s history? Look a little closer. Behind some of Catawba County’s oldest walls are stories of unexplained footsteps, mysterious voices, moving furniture and other happenings that…
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Ready to get outside? Hickory’s parks are calling! From mountaintop lookouts to riverside trails, playgrounds, and peaceful nooks, Catawba County’s four parks have a little something for everyone…
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When the cocktail is good enough, it deserves a night of its own. Think dimly lit lounges, elevated bars, spirits distilled on-site and cocktails worth making plans around. As the evenings cool off…
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Consider this your official reminder to make some fall plans. Hickory’s calendar is packed with festivals, beloved traditions, live music, spooky adventures and plenty of seasonal fun. Mark your…
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HICKORY, N.C. — Visitors to and within Catawba County spent more than $363 million in 2025, supporting local businesses, jobs, payroll and tax revenues throughout the community. The latest figures…
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HICKORY, N.C. — After a year-long transformation, Hickory Museum of Art (HMA) is ready to welcome the community back to a reimagined museum designed to inspire, connect, and serve generations to come…
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The 7 Leave No Trace Principles for Exploring Hickory's Outdoors From the Hickory Trail and Catawba County Parks to the waters of Lake Hickory and the Catawba River, the Hickory area is full of…
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The Hickory Furniture Mart is more than just a shopping destination. It's part of a furniture-making tradition that has shaped the Hickory area for more than a century. Since opening in 1967, the Mart…
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