- The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near Hickory, North Carolina, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Art Museum and Arts Centers.
- From Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park to Harper House/ Hickory History Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hickory and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Morganton, Lenoir and Charlotte.
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Martha Rivers Park is a castled themed, enclosed playground. They offer sandpits, baseball and soccer fields along with a paved walking trail that goes around the facility. The park also provides picnic shelters, shady benches and a concession stand.
37.1 Miles
Located in Boone, North Carolina, The Greenway Trail is actually a trail system that runs through Greenway Park. Some of the trails accommodate joggers, while others are reserved for walking only. The park is a popular venue for weddings and other events, but the trails remain open during such events.
37.1 Miles
Visitors to Grandfather Mountain can walk on a 228-foot suspension bridge that is one mile above sea level. Visitors can also see seven environmental habitats that contain up to 73 rare and endangered species.
37.1 Miles
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620 North Main Street, Belmont, NC 28012
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Gaston County Travel & Tourism offers visitors a variety of attractions to enhance their trip including museums, botanical gardens, extreme sports, hiking, dining and entertainment parks, art and history with each town showcasing their own unique attractions.
37.1 Miles
Appalachian Cultural Museum featured local artisans, crafts and artifacts. It was a nice place to stop, stretch the legs and meet some local artists. Unfortunately, it is closed for several years now.
37.1 Miles
Appalachian Mountain Brewery offers a variety of craft beers. They brew all of their beer at the tasting room. Patrons can sit indoors or outside on the covered patio area.
37.3 Miles
6325 W Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, NC 28012
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Purple Planet 3-D Mini Golf features entertainment like it's never been seen before with glow in the dark courses for a wacky 18 holes. It also features 3 pool tables, TV, and a game room.
37.4 Miles
Headquartered in Boone, North Carolina, River & Earth Adventures, Inc. caters to clients who love to live on the wild side. The company's specialties include whitewater rafting and kayaking experiences.
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Horn In the West Drive, Boone, NC 28607
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History is a living art at the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum. Visitors get a glimpse of what life was like over 150 years ago as costumed staff demonstrate cooking, metalworking, carpentry, sewing and other day-to-day tasks as they were performed before the days of electric lighting and indoor plumbing.
37.6 Miles
Daniel Boone Native Gardens is a three acre garden featuring numerous species of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. The gardens are populated by a bog garden, fern garden, rhododendron grove, and a rock garden.