- 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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31.2 Miles
98%
42 votes
19900 West Catwaba Avenue Suite 102, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Visit Lake Norman promotes the lake region, including Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville. Lake Norman is 34 miles long with 520 miles of shoreline, while the area surrounding it is filled with lots of activities.
31.2 Miles
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17505 W. Catawba Ave. Waterstreet Seaport -Suite 130, 18919 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
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A stand up paddle board and surfing outfitter, My Aloha Paddle & Surf, Inc sells a variety of equipment, accessories, and apparel. The company also offers surfing and paddle boarding lessons.
31.4 Miles
The Kyle Busch Motorsports Facility is the heaquarters of Kyle Busch Motorsports. It includes the team's garage and repair shop, and also has a huge gift shop that is open to the public.
31.4 Miles
As an indoor skate park, STATIC Skateboard & Park has a facility stocked with ramps, rails, and other obstacles for skateboarders to ride on. The park has a shop that sells skateboarding equipment like decks.
31.6 Miles
95%
85 votes
20310 Chartwell Center Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Named after celebrated racecar driver Michael Waltrip, Michael Waltrip's Raceworld is a museum, archive and presentation space featuring a rotating series of exhibits relating to NASCAR. Raceworld's offerings emphasize Waltrip's career and that of his three co-drivers.
31.6 Miles
Situated on Lake Norman, Morningstar Marinas provides visitors with docks to board their boats and boat rentals to take out on the water. The marina has a two story clubhouse with amenities like an outdoor patio, kitchen, and meeting rooms.
31.7 Miles
Dedicated to all types of racing, the NC Auto Racing Walk of Fame displays the names of drivers inducted into the Hall of Fame in auto racing. The Walk of Fame is found on the sidewalks of the downtown area.
31.7 Miles
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13 votes
165 N Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
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What started as a coffee shop and gathering place for military veterans is now the Welcome Home Veterans Living Military Museum. The museum pays tribute to veterans by displaying awards, news articles, artifacts and other memorabilia related to military servicemen.
31.8 Miles
Overlooking the 80-acre Rankin Lake, Rankin Lake Park allows access to the lake for fishing and boating. The park also features an 18-hole disc golf course, picnic shelters, a nearly 1.6 mile walking trail and a play area.
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Auto racing is part of North Carolina's culture, and Mooresville is privileged to be the home of the Roger Penske Racing South Facility. This is where racecars are built, repaired and salvaged for parts. Admission is free, although most patrons buy themselves a treat at the gift store.