- Our list of the best things to do in Hickory, North Carolina, features the top 37 nearby activities — including 14 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Hickory, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of Hickory, NC , followed by 24 popular activities in nearby cities, including Morganton, Lenoir, Mooresville, Charlotte and Statesville
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35.1 Miles
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
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
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
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
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
Master racecar driver Joe Gibbs and his team, Joe Gibbs Racing, have a shop and museum in Huntersville, North Carolina. Fans can stock up on memorabilia, framed photos, autographs and other items related to Gibbs' career.
35.7 Miles
88%
16 votes
802 G Performance Road, Mooresville, NC 28115
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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
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.
35.8 Miles
80%
10 votes
6201 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
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Visitors can take private horseback rides through the interlacing trails of Latta Plantation Equestrian Center. The center houses Shetland ponies, Arabian horses, American Quarter horses, and a variety of other breeds for visitors to ride.
35.8 Miles
With the nation's favorite carnival games, rides, and food vendors, A & A Amusement Company can bring the fun anywhere. The traveling entertainment group is a popular choice for fairs, company picnics, and other special events.