Your Go-To Guide to Catawba County Parks
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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Maddy Phillips is the Partnership and Visitor Services Coordinator at Visit Hickory NC.
A native of the Hickory Metro area, Maddy graduated from Elon University with a Bachelor's in Strategic Communications and a minor in Business Administration.
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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Read MoreHickory’s turning up the holiday cheer, and you’re invited! From twinkling lights and festive parades to playful pop-up bars, markets, and jaw-dropping performances, we’ve got all the merry you can…
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