From bold splashes of color to intricate works of art, our murals turn bricks and concrete into storytellers. We’ve rounded up both new favorites and timeless classics across the Hickory area — each one capturing a little piece of Catawba County’s history, heart, and personality. Some are just a few steps away, others will have you venturing a little farther, but that’s half the fun. So grab your camera, hit the streets, and let each wall tell you its tale. Don’t forget to tag us @visithickorync so we can share your mural moments.
Artist: Hunter Speagle – This mural was painted to remember how Hickory came together in response to the first polio cases in the area, local citizens and…
Artist: Roger Cooke – This mural depicts the City of Hickory's historic beginnings. Included in the mural are the Piedmont Wagon, the Southern Railroad…
Artist: Charles Kimso – This mural was commissioned by Williams Law Firm in Hickory, NC. If you love seeing this mural sporting a plane, you should check…
Artist: James Smith – This mural at Exodus Homes in Hickory celebrates the organization’s diverse leadership and decades of community impact since 1998.
Artist: Eron Hare – The Newton, NC, mural spells out the city’s name with each letter featuring a landmark or symbol of its history, from the Woodland…
The North Newton Textile History Mural, "Woven Within Our Lives," has been named a top-three mural in the Southeast Region by the National Mural Awards!…
