- 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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The historic home of William Lenoir, Fort Defiance, Lenoir, NC was constructed in the late 18th century on the site of the original fort and stockade. It is maintained as a museum now, and hosts many special events.
21.9 Miles
BK Racing is a racing team for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series that fields the number 23, 26, 83, and 93 Toyota Camry's. Notable drivers for the team are JJ Yeley and Jeb Burton.
23.2 Miles
Also known as the 'inland sea', Lake Norman offers visitors the opportunity to go swimming and fishing. Guests of this location can also visit local wineries, restaurants, and places of worship.
24.4 Miles
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220 Catawba Meadows Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
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The Beanstalk Journey Zipline connects fifteen interconnected islands in the sky through sky bridges and ziplines. Visitors can visit each of these islands, play on the adventure playground, play Frisbee golf, or try their luck at beach volleyball.
24.4 Miles
The Outpost offers guided canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and stand up paddle boarding trips on the Catawba River. They also offer equipment rentals and trip takers can view a variety of aquatic wildlife.
25.0 Miles
Situated on the shores of scenic Lake Norman, Lake Norman Jet Ski Rentals offers a variety of jet skis and wave runners for rent. All rentals include safety training and life jackets. The company also rents pontoon boats.
25.8 Miles
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.
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
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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.
27.3 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.