- 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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As North Carolina's only link to the French and Indian War, the Fort Dobbs Historic Site aims to preserve and interpret this time period for visitors. Interpretive tours are available daily, and reenactments and demonstrations are frequent.
25.8 Miles
Dedicated to promoting and supporting creativity and artistic expression in Iredell County and to bringing the arts to the community, the Iredell Arts Council hosts a wide variety of cultural and artistic expositions and events.
26.3 Miles
Surrounded by trees, Harris Park is situated on 7.6 acres and features football and softball fields along with basketball and volleyball courts. It also offers a children's playground, picnic areas, restroom facilities and a meeting room.
27.0 Miles
52%
23 votes
7081 NC Highway 181, Morganton, NC 28655
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A popular camping and hiking spot, Steele Creek Park & Campground is one of the most popular parks in North Carolina. All park entrants must pay a small fee (cash only), and campers must register for a camp site at least 14 days before their arrival date.
27.1 Miles
Pocket Change Amusement is a one stop shop for homes and commercial game rooms. They offer new and used games and provide coin operated pool tables and games including pinball games, video games, air hockey, foosball tables and ping pong.
27.3 Miles
A movie theater featuring ten auditoriums, Statesville 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, RealD 3D movies, theater rentals for private events and a snack bar with food and drinks.
27.5 Miles
History buffs and automobile enthusiasts are always satisfied after a visit to the Memory Lane Museum in Mooresville, North Carolina. The museum includes antique cars, motorcycles, hot rods, bicycles, racing vehicles and plenty of other historical items.
27.5 Miles
75%
4 votes
769 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117
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The Memory Lane Motorsports & Historical Automotive Museum is a location dedicated to displaying the history of automobiles in America. The museum contains over 150 exhibits that showcase the history of cars, stock car racing, and go-karts.
27.5 Miles
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1 votes
1613 E Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28625
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The Children's Museum of Iredell County is a children's museum dedicated to engaging, inspiring, and educating children. The museum offers several hands on exhibits in which children can learn about art and the sciences through play.
27.9 Miles
Opened in 2010, Hope Park is a large children's playground facility with splash pad and sheltered areas with picnic tables. The playground includes swings, slides, a Sweet Shop playhouse, a castle play structure, a rock wall and race cars.