Things to Do with Kids in Hickory, NC

  • TripBuzz found 26 things to do with kids in or near Hickory, North Carolina, including 17 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Morganton, Lenoir, Mooresville and Charlotte.
  • From Hickory Crawdads / L.P. Frans Stadium to AMF Colonial Lanes, the Hickory area offers 75 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Bowling, Theaters and Science Museums.
  • Home to many furniture design companies, the city of Hickory is a flourishing business, residential and tourism community. Their motto, 'A Life Well Crafted' speaks to the artisanal background of their business men and women. Visitors and locals enjoy the areas many shops, spacious city parks and the local science center.
  • TripBuzz found 26 things to do with kids in or near Hickory, North Carolina, including 17 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Morganton, Lenoir, Mooresville and Charlotte.
  • From Hickory Crawdads / L.P. Frans Stadium to AMF Colonial Lanes, the Hickory area offers 75 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Bowling, Theaters and Science Museums.
  • Home to many furniture design companies, the city of Hickory is a flourishing business, residential and tourism community. Their motto, 'A Life Well Crafted' speaks to the artisanal background of their business men and women. Visitors and locals enjoy the areas many shops, spacious city parks and the local science center.
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34.9 Miles
81% 42 votes
Natural History Museums 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054 MoreLess Info
Focusing on the natural wonders of the world, The Schiele Museum of Natural History focuses on various species of flora, fauna, minerals and fossils. The museum features full-size lifelike dioramas that help bring the historical features to life.
35.0 Miles
89% 382 votes
Historic Homes Boone, NC MoreLess Info
Erected by textile kingpin Moses Cone, the Moses Cone Manor in Boone, North Carolina is now a bed-and-breakfast resort. Patrons enjoy luxurious lodging and cuisine prepared under the auspices of Chef Andrew Long.
35.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 21215 Shearers Road, Davidson, NC 28036 MoreLess Info
Spanning 200 acres, Fisher Farm is a large open green space being developed into a park. It offers extensive trails for hiking, biking, or jogging, and visitors can see a broad range of flora and fauna.
35.1 Miles
94% 548 votes
Hiking Trails Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC MoreLess Info
Part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, the Moses. H Cone Memorial Park is located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Named for denim magnate Moses H. Cone, the park's centerpiece is its namesake's sprawling mansion.
35.2 Miles
90% 235 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
The Carolina Raptor Center features 25 raptors that have been rehabilitated on a .75 mile interpretative walk. The center also does special shows depending on the weather and the season.
35.2 Miles
76% 175 votes
Farms & Ranches 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
Mr. Latta built the original 742-acre Latta Plantation as a cotton farmer in the early 1800s. Visitors to the plantation can tour the home along with seeing animals including Morgan horses, mules, Cotswold sheep, Dominique chickens, and Hampshire hogs.
35.3 Miles
- 5 votes
Movie Theaters 3778 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, Regal Franklin Square Stadium 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
35.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Fishing 5129 Dallas High Shoals H, Gastonia, NC 28052 MoreLess Info
Robinson Cat Fish Lake is a stocked lake where visitors can fish by the hour for a set price. Kids ages 5 and under can fish for free. Live bait of various kinds is also available.
35.7 Miles
88% 16 votes
Race Tracks 802 G Performance Road, Mooresville, NC 28115 MoreLess Info
The Pure Speed Drag Racing Experience offers the Dragster Experience, the Dragster Blast Ride Along, and the Side By Side Camaro Competition. The Camaro Competition features four cars that reach speeds above 100 miles per hour.
35.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 2501 S York Road, Gastonia, NC 28052 MoreLess Info
League players and casual bowlers can roll for strikes at George Pappas Liberty Lanes. Guests can enjoy open bowl, league play, special nights and events, refreshments at the Spare Time Snackbar, and rent the lanes for private parties.
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