Hickory Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by greenery.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a pond surrounded by trees.
A concrete walkway with a black metal railing, overlooking a lake with boats, surrounded by trees and a residential area in the background.
A scenic overlook with a flag on a rock formation, a river in the valley below, and lush greenery.
A valley with autumn-colored trees, a winding road, and distant mountains.

Where to stay in Hickory

Find the best Hickory areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Hickory

While Downtown Hickory may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hickory Community Theatre and Hickory Museum of Arts.

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Viewmont

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Viewmont and surrounding area, you can visit Hickory Museum of Arts and Catawba Science Center.

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Highland

While there might not be top attractions in Highland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hickory Museum of Arts and Hickory Community Theatre.

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North Hickory

While there might not be top attractions in North Hickory, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Hickory and Hickory Museum of Arts.

Long View

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Long View and surrounding area, you can visit L.P. Frans Stadium and Hickory Aviation Museum.

Sleep Inn Hickory South

Sleep Inn Hickory South

2.5 out of 5
1179 13th Avenue Dr Se Hickory NC
The price is Rp1.298.304 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp1.298.304
Rp1.467.084 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hickory. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,073 reviews)
"Very clean and affordable. Breakfast was adequate. Very nice and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Sleep Inn Hickory South
Best Western Hickory

Best Western Hickory

2.5 out of 5
1520 13th Avenue Dr SE Hickory NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.504.339 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp1.504.339
Rp1.699.902 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hickory. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)
"Walking into the front lobby it was dimly lit, and the dining area where breakfast would be served had extremely dirty carpet and extremely dirty windows with so much dirt on one of the tops of the glass window ceiling that you couldn't see out! The regular side windows were filthy and apparently ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Best Western Hickory
Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1385 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd Se Hickory NC
The price is Rp1.552.496 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.552.496
Rp1.754.320 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hickory. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Honestly for the price i wasn't impressed. Sub standard rooms that Honestly you can get cheaper if you look. Being on the beach is nice, but im paying for quality and presentation of whitch are both lacking"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG
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Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (300 reviews)
"It was clean and cozy,and a really good price. My only negative was it took a long time to cool off Please leave the AC on next time. Other than that total 5 stars, a great value."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Smoketree Lodge
Swiss Mountain Village

Swiss Mountain Village

3 out of 5
2324 Flat Top Rd Blowing Rock NC
Stay at this cabin in Blowing Rock. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Tweetsie Railroad and Doc's Rocks Gem Mine are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (220 reviews)
"Room was clean ."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Swiss Mountain Village
Chetola Premier Condominiums

Chetola Premier Condominiums

3.5 out of 5
185 Chetola Lake Drive Blowing Rock NC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Blowing Rock. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Popular attractions Tweetsie Railroad and Doc's Rocks ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (195 reviews)
"Had all the necessary conveniences for our stay. The apartment was clean and well appointed. Check on and check out was easy pesy at the main registration desk. Would highly reccomend."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Chetola Premier Condominiums
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Stay near popular Hickory attractions

Lenoir-Rhyne University

8.4/10 (107 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe at Lenoir-Rhyne University during your stay in Hickory. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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