Global Meetings Industry Day 2025
As we approach Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on April 3, 2025, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the pivotal role that meetings and events play in our communities and economies. GMID serves…
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Oh Hey, Adventure: The Trails Are Calling 🌿
If you haven’t laced up your walking shoes or dusted off your bike in a while, Hickory, NC is about to give you a really good reason to. Enter: The Hickory Trail System — a growing network of…
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Oh Hey, Spring Starts in Hickory
As winter's chill recedes, Hickory, North Carolina, awakens with spring's vibrant colors and activities. Whether you're a local or a traveler seeking a refreshing getaway, Hickory offers a blend of…
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Year in Review & Future Aspirations
December wraps up North Carolina's exciting Year of The Trail! While the "year" is technically coming to an end, we have had an adventurous year featuring introductions to a lot of our Parks and…
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Achieve a Trail Goal
September is all about setting and achieving goals at local parks and trails! Are you ready to challenge and push yourself to meet new goals? We have some fantastic ideas to help get you started…
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Wellness & Trails
Did you know that parks and trails have a tremendous impact on your health? "The public health benefits of parks and trails are broad and cross-cutting. For individuals, benefits include providing…
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Construction Update June 2023
Construction is moving forward here at the Hickory Metro Convention Center! June has been a month full of rain, pushing the construction crew to work primarily inside the convention center but see…
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Celebrate NC Parks
Here in Catawba County, we have over 45 miles of trails at our four major parks: Riverbend Park, Bakers Mountian Park, St. Stephens Park & Dog Park, and Mountain Creek Park. This month, we are…
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Out(doors) and About this Summer
Are you ready for the summertime sunshine? Let us open the door to many experiences for you to explore here in the Hickory Metro. Plunge into fantastic outdoor dining or fall more in love with nature…
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Construction Update May 2023
We are a month into our expansion and renovation at the Hickory Metro Convention Center and Visitors Bureau. Currently, we are in the demo stage with lots of dirt turning and moving parts. Our campus…
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