Official Visitor`s Guide
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Official Visitor`s Guide
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Insert o f f 3-panel i c i a l v i sfoldout i t o r s g cover uide greater hickory metro greater hickory metro convention & visitors bureau 1 www.hickorymetro.com | 828.322.1335 HickoryCVB_ad_060711 6/8/11 6:25 PM Page 1 contents 1000 PREMIER FURNITURE LINES 100 GALLERIES, STORES AND OUTLETS COUNTLESS COLLECTIONS ONE STOP area information.. ................................ 4 accomModations..................................... 6 Hotels & Motels. ........................................................... 6 Bed & Breakfasts. ......................................................... 8 shopping......................................................... 11 Furniture. ................................................................... 11 Hickory Furniture Mart. .................................................. 11 20 Miles of Furniture...................................................... 14 Designer’s Choice at Catawba Furniture Mall. ...................... 15 Other Home Furnishings................................................. 18 Pottery & Sculpture....................................................... 18 Retail Shopping............................................................ 19 dining................................................................ 20 Hickory. ..................................................................... 20 Claremont................................................................... 25 Conover. .................................................................... 25 Newton...................................................................... 25 history............................................................ 26 Historic Area Attractions. ............................................... 26 arts & culture.. ........................................ 30 Performing & Cultural Arts. ............................................. 30 attractions & recreation............ 33 Entertainment & Activities. .............................................3 3 Wineries & Vineyards..................................................... 35 Public Parks. ............................................................... 35 Golf........................................................................... 39 map.. ..................................................................... 42 FOR FINE FURNITURE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD AND TOPNOTCH SERVICE TO MATCH, THERE’S TRULY ONLY ONE PLACE TO GO: HICKORY FURNITURE MART. THE ULTIMATE FURNITURE DESTINATION. WWW.HICKORYFURNITURE.COM, 1-800-462-MART (6278) 2220 HWY 70 SE (I-40, EXIT 126) HICKORY, NC, MON-SAT, 9AM-6PM greater hickory metro convention & visitors bureau | 800.509.2444 828.322.1335 | i n f o @ h i c k o r y m e t r o . c o m 1960- a 13 t h a v e . s e | h i c k o r y , n c 28602 www.hickorymetro.com Photography courtesy of Bob Huffman, Carl Moser, Catawba Science Center, Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce, Fanjoy-Labrenz, Hickory Community Theatre, North Carolina Division of Travel & Tourism, Vanguard Furniture, Ken Burns. Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this publication. Please contact the Hickory Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in whole or part without permission of the Hickory Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau is prohibited. HICKORY METRO CONVENTION CENTER 828.324.8600 | www.hickoryconventions.com AREA INFORMation VALDESE TOURISM DEPARTMENT 828.879.2126 | www.visitvaldese.com WILSONS CREEK VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER 828.759.0005 | www.friendsofwilsoncreek.org CLIMATE Average Average Average Average Average Average Regional Cities Atlanta, GA Baltimore, MD Chicago, IL Columbus, OH Jacksonville, FL Knoxville, TN Lexington, KY Nashville, TN New York, NY Richmond, VA Tampa, FL Washington DC 74 256 51 150 146 157 97 250 120 164 254 70 262 449 732 420 436 188 359 371 637 299 661 407 Visitor information alexander county chamber of commerce 828.632.8141 | www.alexandercountychamber.com BURKE COUNTY TRAVEL & TOURISM VISITOR CENTER 828.433.6793 | www.discoverburkecounty.com CALDWELL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 828.726.0616 | www.caldwellcochamber.org CATAWBA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 828.328.6111 | www.catawbachamber.org For information about hosting your next meeting or event in the Hickory Metro, call the Hickory Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1.800.509.2444, or visit the website at www.hickorymetro.com. AIRPORTS CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL 704.359.4910 | www.charlottedouglasintlairport.com HICKORY REGIONAL | 828.322.7408 PIEDMONT TRIAD (GREENSBORO) 336.665.5666 | www.flyfrompti.com TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CHARLOTTE CHARTER JET 828.324.6510 | www.charlottecharterjet.com BURKE INTERNATIONAL TOURS—CHRISTIAN TOURS 828.465.3900 | www.burkechristiantours.com GREENWAY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 828.464.9444 | www.mygreenway.org HICKORY HOP AIRPORT SHUTTLE 828.327.2340 | www.hickoryhop.com HICKORY METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 828.322.1335 or 1-800.509.2444 | www.hickorymetro.com 4 58° F 48° F 87° F 49” 9.6” 74 CONVENTION, MEETING & GROUP SERVICES MILEAGE FROM HICKORY NC & SC Cities Asheville, NC Charleston, SC Charlotte, NC Chapel Hill, NC Columbia, SC Durham, NC Greensboro, NC Greenville, NC Greenville, SC Raleigh, NC Wilmington, NC Winston-Salem, NC Annual Temperature January High Temperature July High Temperature Annual Rainfall Annual Snowfall Relative Humidity 5 accommodations hotels & motels Affordable Suites of America 1225 Fed Ex Drive, Conover t: 828.464.7100 | f: 828.464.4308 www.affordablesuites.com Suites: 43 Best Western 1520 13th Ave Drive SE, Hickory t: 828.323.1150 | f: 828.324.8979 www.bestwestern.com | Rooms: 119 Budget Inn 484 US Highway 70 SW t: 828.322.1740 | f: 828.322.6824 Rooms: 84 Courtyard by Marriott 1946 13th Ave Drive SE, Hickory t: 828.267.2100 | f: 828.267.2450 www.marriott.com/hkycy Rooms: 140 | Suites: 6 Fairfield Inn & Suites 1950 13th Ave Drive SE, Hickory t: 828.461.3000 | f: 828.431.4714 www.marriott.com/hkyfy | Rooms: 108 Gateway Hotel & Conference Center Gateway Extended Stay 909 Highway 70 SW, Hickory t: 828.328.5101 | f: 828.328.8943 www.gatewayhotelhickorync.com Rooms: 100 | Suites: 9 | Apartments: 39 Hampton Inn 1956 13th Ave Drive SE, Hickory t: 828.624.2000 | f: 828.624.3000 www.hickorync.hamptoninn.com | Rooms: 112 | Suites: 9 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 104 10th Street NW, Conover t: 828.465.7070 | f: 828.465.7090 www.hiexpress.com | Rooms: 66 | Suites: 26 Holiday Inn Express at the Mart 2250 US Highway 70 SE, Hickory t: 828.328.2081 | f: 828.328.2085 www.hiexpress.com/hickory-mart | Rooms: 60 Jameson Inn 1120 13th Ave Drive SE, Hickory t: 828.304.0410 | f: 828.304.0411 www.jamesoninns.com | Rooms: 60 Crowne Plaza 1385 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd, Hickory t: 828.323.1000 | f: 828.322.4275 www.crowneplaza.com Rooms: 200 | Suites: 3 La Quinta Inn & Suites 1607 Fairgrove Church Road, Conover t: 828.465.1100 | f: 828.465.3090 http://6343.lq.com | Rooms: 139 | Suites: 26 Days Inn 1710 Fairgrove Church Road, Conover t: 828.465.2378 | f: 828.465.6488 www.daysinn.com Rooms: 60 Quality Inn & Suites 1725 13th Ave Drive NW, Hickory t: 828.431.2100 | f: 828.431.2109 www.choicehotels.com | Rooms: 100 Suites: 40 Deluxe Inns 325 US Highway 70 SW, Hickory t: 828.328.2111 | f: 828.328.2122 Rooms: 40 Quality Suites 1125 13th Ave Drive SE, Hickory t: 828.323.1211 | f: 828.322.4395 www.qualitysuiteshickory.com | Suites: 116 6 7 Wireless Internet Hi-Speed Internet Micro/Refridgerator/Kitchenette Restaurant Smoking Rooms Available Swimming Pool Fitness Center Complimentary Breakfast Pets Allowed Red Roof Inn 1184 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE, Hickory t: 828.323.1500 | f: 828.323.1509 www.redroof.com | Rooms: 108 Regency Inn 483 US Highway 70 SW, Hickory t: 828.322.1600 | f: 828.327.2041 | Rooms: 40 Royal Inn 30 US Highway 70 W, Hickory t: 828.322.4311 | f: 828.485.1015 | Rooms: 30 Sleep Inn 1179 13th Ave Drive SE, Hickory t: 828.323.1140 | f: 828.324.6203 www.sleepinn.com | Rooms: 86 Super 8 3054 N. Oxford Street, Claremont t: 828.459.7777 | f: 828.459.1080 www.super8.com | Rooms: 60 | Suites: 8 Bed & Breakfasts The Inn at Hickory 464 7th Street SW, Hickory t: 828.431.4425 www.theinnathickory.com | Rooms: 4 8 the Lodge at rock barn 3791 Club House Drive NW, Conover t: 828.459.3634 www.rockbarn.com Rooms: 5 The Peacock Inn & Resort 1670 Southwest Blvd, Newton t: 828.464.5780 | f: 828.464.5781 www.thepeacockinn-newton.com Suites: 5 The Trott House Inn 802 North Main Ave, Newton t: 828.465.0404 | f: 828.465.5753 www.trotthouse.com | Rooms: 4 Suites: 1 9 SHOPPING FURNITURE Hickory Furniture Mart Newly Opened, 100% Non Smoking, La Quinta Inn & Suites Hickory/Conover is conveniently located near the Hickory Metro Convention Center and easily accessible from I-40 and US 70. Enjoy a Free Hot Made-To-Order Breakfast after a restful night in our spacious new rooms. Room amenities include a 32” Flat Screen TV with Free HBO, Desk with Ergonomic Seating, Free Hi-Speed Wireless Internet, Microwave, Refrigerator, and Pillow Top Mattresses. ADA Compliant guest rooms available upon Request. Other hotel amenities include Business Center, Fitness Center, Pool & Hot Tub, and Guest Laundry. Enjoy our On-Site Restaurant & Lounge. Planning an event? We have 2,300 square feet of meeting space. — wake up on the bright side® La Quinta Inn & Suites hickory/conover 1607 Fairgrove Church Road | Conover, NC 28613 tel: 828.465.1100 | fax: 828.465.3090 | www.lq.com 2220 US Hwy 70 SE | Hickory, NC 28602 www.hickoryfurniture.com | 828.322.3510 | 800.462.6278 For a complete listing of manufacturers, visit us online. AMISH OAK & CHERRY 828.261.4776 | www.amishoakandcherry.com AMISH OAK & CHERRY CLEARANCE CENTER 828.261.4776 | www.amishoakandcherry.com BASSETT SHOWCASE GALLERY BY HICKORY PARK 828.322.4440 | www.hickorypark.com BROYHILL FURNITURE SHOWPLACE BY HICKORY PARK 828.322.4440 | www.hickorypark.com C onveniently located near the Catawba Furniture Mall and major Hickory attractions, the Gateway Center Hotel features free wireless internet in all guest rooms, a complimentary continental breakfast, pet rooms, smoking rooms, a 15,000 square foot conference center, and extended-stay suites with furnished efficiencies and separate bedrooms. • Visit us online at www.gatewayhotelhickorync.com • 909 Highway 70 SW | Hickory, NC 28602 tel: 800.789.0686 or 828.328.5101 | fax: 828.328.8943 10 11 COMFORT ZONE BY HICKORY PARK 828.326.9224 | www.hickorypark.com DESIGNING WOMEN (Interior Design Services) 828.234.9789 | www.designingwomenofnc.com DOVETAIL GALLERY BY SOUTHERN STYLE 828.855.2252 FAR EASTERN FURNISHINGS 828.256.9500 | www.fareasternfurnishings.com FLEXSTEEL SIGNATURE GALLERY BY TARHEEL HOME 828.322.3532 | www.flexsteel.com GOOD’S HOME FURNISHINGS 828.322.3471 | www.goodshomefurnishings.com HENREDON FACTORY OUTLET 828.322.7111 HERITAGE FURNITURE OUTLET 828.855.2950 | www.heritagefurnitureoutlet.com HICKORY OUTLET CENTER 828.256.0003 HICKORY PARK FURNITURE GALLERIES 828.322.4440 | www.hickorypark.com HICKORY PARK OUTLET 828.322.4440 | www.hickorypark.com HICKORY WHITE FACTORY OUTLET 828.327.3766 HOOKER FACTORY OUTLET 828.855.2950 INTERIOR DETAILS, INC (Interior Design Services – by appointment only) 877.598.3545 | www.magnoliadesignstudio.com LA-Z-BOY BY HICKORY PARK 828.322.4440 | www.hickorypark.com LEATHER AND MORE 828.324.0668 | www.leatherandmoreinhickory.com MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS FACTORY OUTLET 828.261.0051 REFLECTIONS HOME FURNISHINGS 828.327.8485 www.reflectionsfurniture.com RESOURCE DESIGN 828.322.3161 | www.resourcedesignofhickory.com SEASONS OUTDOOR AND SUNROOM GALLERY BY HICKORY PARK | 828.322.9445 www.hickorypark.com SLEEP TO LIVE GALLERY BY GOOD’S HOME FURNISHINGS 828.322.3471 | www.goodshomefurnishings.com SOUTHERN DESIGNS 828.328.8855 www.southerndesignsfurniture.com SOUTHERN STYLE FINE FURNITURE 828.322.7000 www.southernstylefinefurniture.com SOUTHERN STYLE FINE FURNITURE OUTLET 828.855.2252 www.southernstylefinefurniture.com THE LIGHT PLACE 828.855.9093 www.thelightplacenc.com THE LION’S DEN INTERIORS 828.431.3034 www.thelionsdeninteriors.com tarheel home 828.322.3532 UNIQUE ORIENTAL RUGS & MORE BY DAVID 828.267.0808 www.uniqueorientalrugs.net VANGUARD FURNITURE FACTORY OUTLET BY GOOD’S HOME FURNISHINGS 828.322.3471 www.goodshomefurnishings.com ZIBA ORIENTAL RUGS 828.326.0749 www.zibarugs.com NATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS CENTER 828.324.7110 12 13 Other Services at Hickory Furniture Mart FINISHING TOUCH FREIGHT SERVICES 800.874.6486 D. D. SUDDRETH FURNITURE CO. 1257 Norwood St., Lenoir 828.754.6121 | www.ddsuddreth.com GRAPEVINES CAFE 828.324.7204 FABRICS & MORE 1046 Old Lenoir Road, Hickory 828.396.4260 TASTE FULL BEANS COFFEEHOUSE 828.322.9647 HAMMARY FURNITURE OUTLET 4916 Hickory Blvd., Hickory | 828.496.2262 20 MILES OF FURNITURE THE HICKORY TREE 831 Old Lenoir Road, Hickory 828.324.1655 | www.hickorytreeconsignment.com BERNHARDT OUTLET 4916 Hickory Blvd., Hickory 828.313.0795 | www.bernhardt.com BROYHILL OUTLET 4916 Hickory Blvd., Hickory 828.396.8388 | www.broyhillfurniture.com HOLIDAY PATIO & WICKER 3650 Hwy 321, Hudson 828.313.5178 | www.holidaypationc.com CEDAR ROCK HOME FURNISHINGS 3438 Hwy 321, Hudson 828.396.2361 | www.cedarrockfurniture.com KINCAID/LA-Z-BOY OUTLET 4916 Hickory Blvd., Hickory 828.496.2262 | www.kincaidfurniture.com/hickory MACKIE FURNITURE CO. 13 North Main St., Granite Falls 828.396.3313 | www.mackiefurniture.com COFFEY DISCOUNT FURNITURE 4453 Hickory Blvd, Granite Falls 828.396.2900 | www.coffeyfurniturenc.com TARHEEL HOME FURNISHINGS 3351 Hwy 321, Hudson | 800.360.6017 828.396.8150 | www.furnitureshoppe.com CROSS CREEK FURNITURE 3428 Hickory Boulevard, Hudson 828.396.7188 | www.crosscreekfurniture.net W. E. SHAW FURNITURE CO. Hwy 321, Lenoir | 828.728.7171 www.shaw-furniture.com DESIGNER’S CHOICE AT CATAWBA FURNITURE MALL 377 US Highway 70 SE | Hickory, NC 28602 www.catawbafurniture.com 828.324.9701 | Toll Free: 1.866.702.7361 ABOUT LAST NIGHT 828.324.2830 | [email protected] Bernhardt Showcase 828.327.3419 | [email protected] Bradington Young & Sam Moore Gallery 828.327.0269 | [email protected] Broyhill Gallery 828.327.0501 | [email protected] California House 828.328.9463 | [email protected] 14 15 century ◆ hooker ◆ serta ◆ wesley allen ◆ french heritage www.catawbafurniture.com howard miller ◆ clayton marcus ◆ norwalk ◆ fjords ◆ aico klaussner ◆ maitland-smith ◆ flexsteel ◆ schnadig ◆ hekman bernhart ◆ broyhill ◆ lane venture ◆ stanley ◆ henredon 377 Hwy 70 SW Hickory, NC 28602 Located in Catawba Furniture Mall 828.324.9701 | toll free: 866.702.7361 Century Showroom 828.327.3419 | [email protected] GALLERIA EXPOSE 828.327.3419 | [email protected] HENREDON 828.327.4617 | [email protected] HERITAGE HOME 828.327.0697 | [email protected] HICKORY LIMITED 828.327.0501 | [email protected] HOME PREMIERE 828.267.7253 | [email protected] Hooker Furniture Gallery 828.327.0269 | [email protected] Howard Miller/ Ty Pennington Gallery 828.327.2363 | [email protected] Lane Venture Design Showroom 828.327.3419 | [email protected] Lauren by Ralph Lauren 828.327.0269 | [email protected] LEXINGTON GALLERY 828.324.4303 | [email protected] CLASSIC INSPIRATIONS 828.327.2363 | [email protected] Natuzzi Editions Contemporary Leather Gallery 828.322.2800 | [email protected] CORNERSTONE GAMEROOM 828.328.9463 | [email protected] NEW TRADITIONS 828.267.725 | [email protected] CORNERSTONE WINE & GIFTS 828.328.9463 | [email protected] Palliser Contemporary Seating Gallery 828.322.2800 | [email protected] Donald Trump Collection 828.324.4303 | [email protected] Paula Deen Home 828.327.2590 | [email protected] EAST WING 828.327.0269 | [email protected] Serta Mattress Gallery 828.324.2830 | [email protected] ECLECTIC SELECTIONS 828.327.2590 | [email protected] Stanley Showroom 828.327.2363 | [email protected] Flexsteel 828.327.2590 | [email protected] STUDIO 70 – premier contemporary home 828.322.2800 | [email protected] French Heritage Design Store 828.324.2830 | [email protected] Tropitone Outdoor Gallery 828.327.3419 | [email protected] 16 17 Young America Build to Grow 828.324.2830 | [email protected] OTHER HOME FURNISHINGS ALMAN’S HOME FURNISHINGS 110 East 1st Street, Newton 828.464.3204 | www.almansfurniture.com HICKORY FIREPLACE & PATIO 47 14th Avenue NE, Hickory 828.322.7328 | www.hickoryfireplace.com HICKORY ORIENTAL RUG GALLERY 2019 US Highway 70 SE, Hickory 828.327.7847 | www.hickoryorientalrugs.com HIGHLAND WOODCRAFT 1223 Highland Avenue NE, Hickory | 828.322.1728 HOWARD’S FURNITURE & DECORATING CENTER 5794 US Highway 150 East, Denver 704.483.2283 www.howardsfurnitureanddecoratingcenter.com LINDY’S FURNITURE 233 1st Avenue NW, Hickory 828.327.8986 | www.lindysfurniture.com WATSON’S FURNITURE HOUSE 1210 2nd Avenue SW, Hickory 828.322.7930 POTTERY & SCULPTURE ANDY BRINKLEY STUDIO 2886 Warlicks Church Road, Connelly Springs 828.397.3928 www.andybrinkleystudio.com KIM ELLINGTON POTTERY 7110 W Hwy 10, Vale 704.462.2067 | www.kimellingtonpottery.com TWISTED TREE STUDIO & GALLERY 335 First Ave SE, Hickory 828.322.2313 | www. thetwistedtree.com RETAIL SHOPPING DOWNTOWN CONOVER 1st Avenue S and 1st Street W www.conovernc.gov DOWNTOWN HICKORY Union Square | www. downtownhickory.com DOWNTOWN LENOIR Main Street, West Avenue, and Mulberry Street www.ci.lenoir.nc.us DOWNTOWN MORGANTON Union & Sterling Streets www.downtownmorganton.com DOWNTOWN NEWTON Main Street and College Avenue www.newtonnc.gov DOWNTOWN TAYLORSVILLE Main Street | www.visitalexandercounty.com DOWNTOWN VALDESE Main Street | www.visitvaldese.com VALLEY HILLS MALL 1960 US Highway 70 SE, Hickory 828.328.2436 | www.valleyhillsmall.com OUTLAW POTTERY STUDIO 1447 C Highland Avenue NE, Hickory | 828.896.3288 www.outlawpottery.com HAMILTON WILLIAMS’ POTTERY STUDIO 118 Hauss Ridge Road SE, Valdese 828.874.0190 www.hamiltonwilliamsclayworks.com 18 19 DINING Hickory Dining Akito Japanese........................................................828.294.6132 Amos Howards.........................................................828.323.8753 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar.............828.328.1000 Atlanta Bread Company.......................................828.325.8008 Backstreets Bar & Grill..........................................828.328.6479 Barnes & Noble Café..............................................828.304.4600 Bistro 127 & Daylight Donuts..............................828.328.3432 Bob Evans Restaurant...........................................828.345.0200 Buffalo Wild Wings................................................828.327.9464 Bylski’s Chicago Style Eatery.............................828.324.5600 CaféGouda.................................................................828.267.1300 Captain D’s................................................................828.328.8005 Captain’s Galley.......................................................828.345.6333 Carolina Bagel Bakery Café................................828.328.6116 Carrabba’s Italian Grill...........................................828.322.9032 Charolais Steakhouse............................................828.328.4597 Chili’s............................................................................828.328.8447 China Garden Buffet..............................................828.327.8909 Chuck E. Cheese’s...................................................828.328.3694 Cici’s Pizza.................................................................828.345.1444 Circus Hall of Cream..............................................828.328.4214 Cold Stone Creamery............................................828.267.5668 Copperbean Coffee................................................828.324.9000 Cracker Barrel...........................................................828.261.0508 Crescent Moon Café...............................................828.322.1456 Dad’s Place................................................................828.324.9999 Dairy Queen..............................................................828.324.8131 Davinci’s Italian Restaurant.................................828.328.6101 Dante’s Pizza.............................................................828.327.2444 Dos Amigos...............................................................828.323.1915 East Coast Wings....................................................828.323.9464 El Chapala..................................................................828.324.7764 El Paso.........................................................................828.267.1322 El Tapatio....................................................................828.327.2038 Firehouse Subs.........................................................828.327.8800 Four Peas in a Pod..................................................828.267.0202 Frankie’s Pizza..........................................................828.327.7775 Geppeto’s Pizza.......................................................828.328.8818 Golden Corral...........................................................828.324.2122 Grapevines (Inside Hickory Furniture Mart).828.324.7204 Groucho’s Deli..........................................................828.304.4545 Ham’s Restaurant....................................................828.855.3900 Hickory Dickory Dock............................................828.322.3625 Hickory Smokehouse.............................................828.328.2300 20 Hickory Tavern Grill & Raw Bar..........................828.322.2699 Honey Baked Ham Company & Café...............828.326.9850 Hong Kong Café......................................................828.327.8444 Hooters.......................................................................828.324.5700 I-Thai............................................................................828.324.4681 Ichiban Japanese Cuisine.....................................828.267.9912 IHOP.............................................................................828.261.0150 Iron Thunder Saloon..............................................828.322.4523 J & S Cafeteria..........................................................828.326.8926 Jason’s Deli................................................................828.325.4938 Jessie’s Diner............................................................828.327.4816 Josh’s...........................................................................828.324.5674 Judges BBQ..............................................................828.324.0020 Kobe Japanese & Seafood...................................828.328.5688 Krispy Kreme Doughnut Company..................828.326.9174 Lazy Dog Smokehouse & Saloon......................828.322.3323 Longhorn Steakhouse...........................................828.322.2944 Mamma’s Pizza & Pasta........................................828.855.0550 Market on Main.........................................................828.345.6246 Max’ Mexican Eatery..............................................828.322.6147 Mekvilai Thai Cuisine..............................................828.322.9876 McGuire’s Pub...........................................................828.322.7263 Mellow Mushroom...................................................828.322.8491 Nagano Japanese Restaurant............................828.441.0111 O’Charley’s.................................................................828.431.4777 Old German Schnitzel Haus................................828.325.0800 Olde Hickory Tap Room.......................................828.322.1965 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant.........................828.345.1015 Outback Steakhouse..............................................828.328.6283 Panda Express ........................................................828.325.4837 Panera Bread............................................................828.327.7928 Piedmont Park (Crowne Plaza).........................828.323.1000 PizzaVito.....................................................................828.624.8486 Post Office Barbecue............................................828.322.3065 Quizno’s......................................................................828.267.2000 Rancho Viejo.............................................................828.328.3600 21 refreshing options. refreshing value. discover our new lobby and bistro. HICKORY 1946 13th ave dr se hickory, nc 28602 828.267.2100 www.marriot t.com Hickory’s only full service hotel Ask about our furniture shoppers rate and information guide. Only hotel offering furniture shopping package. 1385 Lenoir-rhyne boulevard | hickory, Nc 28602 tel: 828.323.1000 | fax: 828.322.4275 www.Crowneplaza.com/hickoryNC Holiday inn ExprEss & suitEs 1950 13th ave drive SE hickory, nc 28602 828.431.3000 | www.marriott.com Ask about our furniture shoppers rate and information guide. 104 10th st nW, Conover, nC 28613 887.863.4780 | www.hiexpress.com/conovernc Holiday inn ExprEss HiCkory at the HiCkory furniturE Mart Winner of the prestigious Torchbearer Award. 2250 Hwy 70 sE, Hickory, nC 28602 828.328.2081 | www.hiexpress.com Best Western Hickory Hickory’s Newest Hotel Ask about our furniture shoppers rate. Fitness Center • Heated Indoor Pool • Flat Screen TVs • Complimentary Hot Breakfast • Complimentary Wired & Wireless High-Speed Internet • Business Center 1956 13th Ave Dr SE | Hickory, NC 28602 828.624.2000 | www.hamptoninn.com We love having you here! 22 Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Refrigerators/Microwaves High Speed Internet • 32” Flat Screen TVs • Coffee Makers 1520 13th Avenue Drive SE | Hickory, NC 28602 tel: 828.323.1150 | fax: 828.324.8979 www.bestwestern.com 23 Claremont Dining Boxcar Grille..............................................................828.459.9287 Claremont Café........................................................828.459.2190 Hannah’s Bar-B-Que..............................................828.459.9889 Pinocchio’s Pizza.....................................................828.459.7799 Conover Dining Amalfi’s Pizza............................................................828.464.0807 Charlie’s Café............................................................828.465.0092 Dos Amigos...............................................................828.466.1920 El Paso.........................................................................828.466.0006 Harbor Inn Seafood................................................828.465.6641 Italy Grill......................................................................828.466.1446 Jennifer’s Café..........................................................828.464.0040 Jin’s Buffet.................................................................828.695.8233 Nagano Japanese Restaurant............................828.466.7770 Sue’s Grill....................................................................828.459.1111 Saigon Garden..........................................................828.465.3663 Sidewalk Café...........................................................828.465.1101 Untouchables Pizza................................................828.695.9797 Waffle House............................................................828.466.0068 Newton Dining Red Lobster...............................................................828.327.6113 Rita’s Ice Cream.......................................................828.325.4832 Ruby Tuesday...........................................................828.267.2981 Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina......................................828.304.2485 Sakura Japanese Cuisine......................................828.256.2277 Santorini Grill............................................................828.855.1997 Shell’s BAR-B-Q.......................................................828.256.2275 Snack Bar...................................................................828.322.5432 Starbucks...................................................................828.322.8019 Sub Station II............................................................828.324.5306 Subway........................................................................828.324.5003 Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse............................828.325.0108 Texas Roadhouse....................................................828.325.9815 Thai Orchid................................................................828.267.2746 Tia’s Asian Restaurant...........................................828.256.9808 Tony’s Pizza...............................................................828.327.6636 Tripps...........................................................................828.324.4400 Udderly Delicious Ice Cream..............................828.324.9130 Village Inn Pizza Parlor.........................................828.322.2929 The Vintage House Restaurant..........................828.324.1210 Umi Japanese Restaurant....................................828.322.5511 Waffle House............................................................828.327.0958 Windy City Grill........................................................828.322.1131 Youssef 242...............................................................828.324.2005 Zaxby’s........................................................................828.324.2210 24 Diane’s Dairy Center..............................................828.464.8460 Little Pigs...................................................................828.464.6293 Tosaka..........................................................................828.465.9977 Zander’s Coffeehouse...........................................828.465.4004 25 HISTORY Historic Area Attractions BALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND Buffalo Shoals Road, Catawba www.ballscreekcampground.org Constructed in 1853, the campground and its many “tents” are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Campmeeting takes place in mid August. BUNKER HILL COVERED BRIDGE Old US Highway 70, Claremont 828.465.0383 | www.catawbahistory.org Built in 1894, one of only two remaining original covered bridges in the state, and a National Civil Engineering Landmark as the only remaining example in the world of General Herman Haupt’s truss design. CATAWBA COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 30 North College Avenue, Newton 828.465.0383 | www.catawbahistory.org Preserves several historic sites, sponsors educational programs, maintains extensive archives, and publishes historical texts pertinent to the area’s rich history. CATAWBA COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY 30 North College Avenue, on the square, Newton 828.465.0383 www.catawbahistory.org Permanent exhibits in the adaptively reused 1924 courthouse include a rare British Revolution-era red coat, a 1930s racing car, and fine collections of locally crafted historical furniture and pottery. CATAWBA VALLEY FURNITURE MUSEUM Hickory Furniture Mart | 2220 US Highway 70 SE, Hickory 800.462.6278 | www.hickoryfurniture.com Trace the roots of the furniture industry in Catawba Valley. Tour the authentic reproduction of an early Catawba woodworking shop and see the collection of vintage tools and furnishings. 26 CALDWELL HERITAGE MUSEUM 112 Vaiden St. SW, Lenoir | 828.758.4004 www.caldwellheritagemuseum.org Dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Caldwell County, North Carolina, primarily through two dozen permanent exhibits and rotating special exhibits. FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM OF CATAWBA COUNTY 3957 Herman Sipe Road, Conover | 828.466.0911 Equipment and photos dating back to the 1900s, an exhibit hall and six fire trucks (including a 1986 American LaFrance pumper). Open Saturday & Sunday only. FORT DEFIANCE 4551 Fort Defiance Drive, Lenoir 828.758.1671 | www.fortdefiance.org A historic restoration of the 18th Century home of General William Lenoir. Open April through October; tour and group picnics are available. HARPER HOUSE–HICKORY HISTORY CENTER 310 North Center Street, Hickory 828.324.7294 www.catawbahistory.org The Harper House boats the finest original Queen Anne interior styling in the state and welcomes visitors as a house museum, interpreting Hickory history through the numerous significant families who lived there and Victorian life in the South, circa 1887, the date of the house’s construction. HICKORY LANDMARKS SOCIETY 542 2nd Street NE, Hickory 828.322.4731 | www.hickorylandmarks.org Promoting cultural awareness of architecture in the community, while preserving historic sites and neighborhoods, the Landmarks Society’s restored structures are open to the public. Also holds an annual home and garden tour. HIDDENITE CENTER 316 Church Street Road, Hiddenite 828.632.6966 | www.hiddenitecenter.com Located in a turn-of-the century Victorian home, visitors can step back in time to a by-gone era and see a doll collection from 1800s, native gems and minerals, and an art gallery. HISTORIC NEWTON WALKING TOUR 828.695.4300 | www.newtonnc.gov Take a self-guided journey through the Newton North Main Avenue historic district, with 100 historically significant buildings including two churches and one 27 school adaptively reused as an administrative building and a civic performance place. MAPLE GROVE 542 2nd Street NE, NC Highway 127 N, Hickory 828.322.4731 | www.hickorylandmarks.org Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Maple Grove is a restored Italinate-style house built in 1883. This is a self-guided tour. MURRAY’S MILL 1489 Murray’s Mill Road, Catawba 828.465.0383 or 828.241.4299 www.catawbahistory.org This historic complex has four restored buildings that allow you to see and experience life and commerce as it was generations ago. OLD BURKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE Courthouse Square, Downtown Morganton 828.433.6793 | www.historicburke.org Includes the Heritage Museum, Historic Burke Foundation office, and the burke County Visitor’s Center. OLD ROCK SCHOOL Main Street, Valdese 828.879.2129 | www.visitvaldese.com Located in Historic Valdese, this completely renovated auditorium has showcased some outstanding musical performances ranging from bluegrass to classical. Also features two art galleries exhibiting regional and local artists. OLD ST. PAUL’S LUTHERaN CHURCH 2035 Old Conover Road, Newton | 828.464.9786 www.oldstpaulslutheran.org This weather-boarded, twostory log church was built in 1757 and remains one of the oldest existing churches in North Carolina. Open to the public for Sunday afternoon tours April through October. PROPST HOUSE 547 6th Street NW, Hickory 828.322.4731 | www.hickorylandmarks.org The J. Summie Propst house, built between 1881 and 1883, is the only example of the Second Empire style in 28 Hickory. The focal point of the house is the three-stage central tower with its own mansard roof and sawn work fan ornamentation. The remarkably intact interior of the Propst house is adorned with a variety of turned and carved ornamentation, as well as simple mantels and doors and window surrounds on the second floor. QUAKER MEADOWS 119 St. Mary’s Church Road, Morganton 828.437.4104 | www.historicburke.org Built in 1812 by Captain Charles McDowell, Jr., this historic home has been restored and is open for visitors. Owned and operated by Historic Burke Foundation, it is an outstanding example of vernacular federal style architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. SENATOR SAM J. ERVIN, JR. LIBRARY 1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton 828.448.6195 | www.samervinlibrary.org This special library contains the 7,500-item personal collection and family memorabilia of the late United States Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr., a native of Morganton. Includes his Washington desk, objects related to Watergate, including his famous gavel, and an exact recreation of his home library, WALDENSIAN MUSEUM 208 Rodoret Street SE, Valdese 828.874.1111 | www.waldensianpresbyterian.org Explore the history of the Waldensians and the story of their settlement in Burke County’s town of Valdese in one of the state’s top 10 museums according to Our State Magazine. WALDENSIAN TRAIL OF FAITH 401 Church Street NW, Valdese | 828.874.1893 or 800.635.4778 | www.waldensiantrailoffaith.com Explore a stone fortress and secret cave as the Waldensian history unfolds, including tours of several historical structures. 29 ARTS & CULTURE PERFORMING & CULTURAL ARTS BURKE ARTS COUNCIL & GALLERY 115 East Meeting Street, Morganton 828.433.7282 | www.burkearts.org The Council organizes and sponsors art exhibits, arts and cultural programming and placement of professional artists in public schools for a one-week residency. CALDWELL ARTS COUNCIL 601 College Avenue, Lenoir 828.754.2486 | www.caldwellarts.com Featuring a gallery with changing exhibits, the Council organizes and sponsors a national sculpture competition annually and organizes arts programming throughout the year. CVCC SHOW CHOIR 828.327.7000 | www.cvcc.edu This group performs concerts each year, including a Christmas Concert, a Valentine Dinner Theatre and a Spring Spectacular. Choreographed Broadway, movie musicals and other musical styles are featured. in the Italian Alps and their eventual arrival and settlement in Valdese in 1893. HICKORY COMMUNITY THEATRE 30 3rd Street NW, Hickory 828.327.3855 | www.hct.org This group provides quality comedies, musicals and dramas performed in the beautiful Charles E. Jeffers Theatre, and downstairs in the more intimate Firemen’s Kitchen. HICKORY CHORAL SOCIETY 243 3rd Ave NE # 2N, Hickory 828.322.2210 www.hickorychoralsociety.org The Hickory Choral Society raised its collective voice for the first time in 1978, touching music lovers in the Catawba Valley with the spirit of song. Today, some 120 singers blend their voices in harmony, brought together by a common devotion to musical excellence. HICKORY MUSEUM OF ART 828.327.8576 | 243 3rd Avenue NE, Hickory www.hickorymuseumofart.org Founded in 1944, this is the second-oldest art museum in the state. Enjoy works from the permanent collection, as well as traveling exhibitions, art classes, workshops, tours and lectures. CATAWBA VALLEY PLAYERS 828.327.7000 This group performs several full-length theatrical productions each year. Also offers exposure to all aspects of theatre, including acting, writing, technical, stage building, makeup, costume, music and improv. COMMA 401 South College Street, Morganton 828.438.5294 | www.commaonline.org National and regional shows, performers and entertainers are showcased on stage at the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium. The auditorium seats 1,058 people and is fully equipped with up-to-date sound and lighting systems. “FROM THIS DAY FORWARD” 401 Church Street NW, Valdese | 828.874.0176 www.oldcolonyplayers.com This historic drama depicts the plight of the Waldensians J. E. BROYHILL CIVIC CENTER 828.726.2407 | 1913 Hickory Boulevard SE, Lenoir www.broyhillcenter.com Located in Lenoir, this civic center, which is operated under the auspices of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, features a 1,000-seat auditorium with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, as well as conference and banquet facilities. 30 31 LENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY 828.328.7300 | www.lr.edu SUMMER THEATRE – Performances in late July and early August at the Belk Centrum each year include dramas, comedies, and musicals. PERFORMING ARTS – Lenoir-Rhyne offers a concert series, art exhibits, lectures, a visiting writer’s series, and a cinematheque film series open to the public. LENOIR-RHYNE PLAYMAKERS – the Playmakers offers a main stage production in November and April, and a February presentation alternating yearly between children’s theatre and a student showcase event. All plays are staged in the college’s Belk Centrum. THE GREEN ROOM COMMUNITY THEATRE The Old Post Office Play House | 10 S. Main Avenue 828.464.6183 | www.the-green-room.org Performing in the old post office playhouse, this award-winning community theater features a season of musicals, comedies, dramas, and children’s plays. UNITED ARTS COUNCIL OF CATAWBA COUNTY 243 3rd Avenue NE, Hickory | 828.324.4906 www.artscatawba.org The Council develops and advances the cultural life of Catawba County through theatre and performing arts, museums and science centers, as well as historical preservation. ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES AMF COLONIAL LANES 1951 US Highway 70 SE, Hickory 828.327.2695 | www.amf.com Enjoy bowling, an arcade, food, and fun with the entire family. BO’S FAMILY FUN 1115 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir 828.754.9000 | www.bosfamilyfun.com Bowl on one of 16 traditional Brunswick bowling lanes or enjoy the 4,500 square foot state-of-the-art arcade. Take on the ultimate multi-level laser tag and the spin zone bumper cars before heading outside to the 18-hole golf challenge. BUFFALO BEAL’S ANIMAL PARK 3259 Water Plant Road, Maiden 828.428.4388 | www.buffalobeals.com Encounter elk, antelope, camel, ostrich, muatijak, blackbuck, kangaroos and many other exotic and domestic animals at this 40-acre animal park. WESTERN PIEDMONT SYMPHONY 243 3rd Avenue NE, Hickory 828.324.8603 | www.wpsymphony.org The professional orchestra presents an annual season of top-notch symphonic music featuring guest artists who are stars of classical music. CARMIKE CINEMA 14 2000 SE Catawba Valley Blvd, Hickory | 828.304.0089 www.carmike.com Choose from one of fourteen theaters, four with stadium seating, six with Dolby Digital Surround and six with DT5 Sound. CATAWBA SCIENCE CENTER 243 3rd Avenue NE, Hickory 828.322.8169 www.catawbasicience.org Changing lives and inspiring learning through science and wonder. Permanent exhibit areas explore Physical, Natural and Earth sciences, while interactive traveling exhibits rotate throughout the year. Freshwater and saltwater aquarium exhibits – featuring North Carolina’s only marine touch pool with LIVE sharks and stingrays – offer exciting hands-on learning experiences in immersive habitats. 32 33 CHUCK E. CHEESE’S 2032 Catawba Valley Boulevard, Hickory 828.328.3694 | www.chuckecheese.com Always a hit with the youngsters, this restaurant and entertainment center features musical and comic entertainment by life-size, computer-controlled robotic characters, family-oriented games, rides and arcadestyle activities. HICKORY CRAWDADS 2500 Clement Boulevard NW, Hickory | 828.322.3000 www.hickorycrawdads.com This Class “A” affiliate of the Texas Rangers excites over 187,555 fans during 70 thrilling home games. Regular season runs April–August, with a playoff series following. HICKORY DICKORY DOCK 825 US Highway 70 SE, Hickory 828.322.3625 | www. hickorydickorydock.net 33,000 square feet of indoor activities for families: bumper cars, soft play, laser tag areas, restaurant, pool tables, mini-golf and more. HICKORY MOTOR SPEEDWAY 3130 US Highway 70 SE, Newton 828.464.3655 | www.hickorymotorspeedway.com Entertaining motor sports fans since 1950, the track roars into action every Saturday from March to October with the best short track racing around. Experience a ride-along in a race car with the driver of your choice (by appointment only). HIDDENITE GEMS 484 Emerald Hollow Mine Drive, Hiddenite 828.632.3394 www.hiddenitegems.com Dig and sluice for emeralds, sapphires and more in their natural state at the Gem Capital of the World. PIN STATION BOWLING & MINI GOLF 525 West A Street, Newton | 828.466.2695 Featuring forty-two lanes, an arcade, pool tables, snack bar, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, and a carousel. On Fridays and Saturdays from 11 pm to 2 am, “Cosmic Bowl” features glow-in-the-dark pins and strobe lights. 34 SKATELAND USA 2820 US Highway 70 SE, Newton | 828.322.8824 This is an Indoor skating rink offering inline roller skating, skate rental, video games and parties. THE BEANSTALK JOURNEY 220 Catawba Meadows Drive, Morganton 828.430.3440 | www.thebeanstalkjourney.com Imagine being whisked away through a life-size Ewok Village – an exhilarating network of fifteen interconnected islands in the sky. You’ll be transported from one tree house to the next by a series of sky bridges and multiple zip lines. At the center of it all you can challenge your climbing skills on the 32-foot Beanstalk Climbing Tower and right above, on the giant Spider’s Climbing Web. WINERies & VINEYARDS GINGER CREEK VINEYARDS 858 John Cline Road, Taylorsville | 828.312.4362 CERMINARO VINEYARD 4399 Wilkesboro Blvd, Boomer 828.754.9306 | www.cerminarovineyard.com LAKE JAMES CELLARS 204 East Main Street, Glen Alpine 828.584.4551 | www.lakejamescellars.com WALDENSIAN HERITAGE WINES 4950 Villar Lane NE, Valdese 828.879.3202 | www.visitvaldese.com WOODMILL WINERY 1350 Woodmill Lane, Vale 704.276.9911 | www.woodmillwinery.com PUBLIC PARKS The Hickory Metro region features a number of beautiful parks and recreational facilities for your enjoyment. For more information on these parks and others, please call the Hickory Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau at 828.322.1335. BAKERS MOUNTAIN PARK 6680 Bakers Mountain Road, Hickory | 828.324.8461 Bakers Mountain Park, the highest point in Catawba County at 1780 feet, features 189 acres of mature chestnut oak forest with nearly six miles of trail to explore. You will experience a variety of wildlife and plants that are native to the North Carolina Mountains. 35 Come and explore the beauty and diversity of Catawba County’s natural heritage at Bakers Mountain Park. CATAWBA MEADOWS Greenlee Ford Road, Morganton | 828.438.5350 Park offers greenway access, boating access, baseball complex, pavilion shelter, batting cages, canoe, bike, rafting rental shop. GLENN HILTON, JR. MEMORIAL PARK 2000 6th Street NW, Hickory | 828.322.7046 Featuring five picnic shelters with tables and grills, two playgrounds, restrooms, gazebo, lighted and paved walking trail, nature boardwalk, 18-hole disc golf course, canoe launch, horseshoe pits and a memorial garden. HENRY FORK RIVER REGIONAL RECREATIONAL PARK 5677 Sweet Bay Lane, Hickory | 828.322.2671 This beautiful park includes a picnic shelter with tables and grills, seven soccer fields, Alpine Tower ropes course, two playgrounds, restrooms, paved walking trail, and canoe launch. THE IVEY ARBORETUM IN CAROLINA PARK 125 3rd Street NE, Hickory | 828.323.7500 A collection of over 400 labeled species of native and rare trees and shrubs within a three-acre park. Self-guided and guided tours available. J. E. BROYHILL PARK 509 Ridge Street, Lenoir | 828.757.2187 The city of Lenoir operates this park located downtown on Ridge Street. It is the site of a nationally recognized outdoor sculpture competition sponsored each year by Caldwell Arts Council. JACOBS FORK PARK 3730 NC Hwy 10 West, Newton | 828.695.4317 This park consists of two softball fields, bleachers, dugouts, a concession building, restrooms, and paved parking lots. JAYCEE PARK 1515 12th Street Drive NW, Hickory | 828.322.7046 Features an outdoor basketball court, lighted softball field, playground equipment and restrooms. KIWANIS PARK 805 6th Street SE, Hickory | 828.322.7636 This park features two picnic shelters with tables and grills, tennis court, outdoor basketball court, four lighted baseball fields, two playgrounds, horseshoe pits, walking trail, rest rooms and two concession stands. 36 LAKE JAMES STATE PARK 6883 NC 126, Nebo 828.585.7728 Hiking, swimming, boating, fishing and picnicking are all available at this 564-acre state park with five miles of shoreline on Lake James. MATHESON PARK Matheson Park Avenue, Taylorsville | 828.632.2218 Matheson Park is a sevenacre family park with playground equipment, cookout facilities, sheltered eating areas, restrooms, volleyball area, and a walking trail. MCGALLIARD FALLS PARK Valdese | 828.879.2132 McGalliard Falls Park offers a beautiful waterfall, Grist Mill, group picnic shelter, and playground. RIVER BEND PARK 6700 NC Highway 16 N, Conover | 828.256.9157 River Bend Park was designed to preserve the existing natural beauty of the area, the 475-acre scenic park features walking, horseback and riding trails, fishing, rafting, canoeing, and wildlife observation decks. SOUTH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs 828.433.4772 The park’s 100,000 acres offers hiking, horseback and bike riding along its mountain trails. It also offers numerous waterfalls and cascades, as well as camping, picnic areas and fishing. SOUTHSIDE PARK South on US Highway 321, Newton | 828.465.7496 A 27-acre park featuring group picnic shelters, amphitheater, concession and restroom facilities, playground area, informal ball field, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, one mile walking trail and an open area for activities. STANFORD PARK & HIGHLAND RECREATION CENTER 1451 8th Street Drive NE, Hickory | 828.322.7046 The park consists of 25 acres with a three-field adult 37 softball/baseball complex, outdoor skate park & basketball court, picnic shelter, two playgrounds and a paved walking trail. STEEL CREEK PARK 7081 NC Hwy 181 North, Morganton | 828.433.5660 Steel Creek features a cool mountain creek, sandy white beaches, a high diving board, giant waterslide, swimming area, full camping hook ups, putt-putt course, fishing, grill, game room and picnic area. T. H. BROYHILL WALKING PARK 945 SW Lakewood Circle SW, Lenoir | 828.757.2165 Managed by the Lenoir Parks and Recreation Department, this .43-mile paved walking park is surrounded by an oriental-inspired botanical garden with a lake, waterfowl, trees and flowers. Public restrooms available. TUTTLE STATE PARK 3420 Playmore Beach Road, Lenoir 828.757.5608 Tuttle is a 290-acre forestland managed by the N.C. Division of Forest Resources and the Tuttle Forest Foundation and includes a variety of pines and hardwoods, plus a rolling terrain accessible by a series of trails accented with exhibits and displays which explain the ecology of the forest. Forest rangers conduct classes and guide tours especially created for schoolchildren to learn more about soil, water, wildlife, and timber and forest management. UPPER CATAWBA RIVER CANOE TRAIL 828.464.0405 Trail starts at the Linville Access at Lake James and continues to Lookout Shoals Access near Lookout Shoals Dam. WILSON CREEK, NATIONAL WILD & SCENIC RIVER 7805 Brown Mountain Beach Road, Collettsville 828.759.0005 One of Caldwell County’s most scenic wilderness areas with fast moving mountain streams originating at the base of Grandfather Mountain. Swimming, canoeing, fishing, camping and hiking are available. 38 WINKLER PARK 2500 Clement Boulevard, Hickory | 828.322.7046 Winkler Park has picnic shelters equipped with tables and grills, playground equipment, restroom, nature trails, and horseshoe pits. GOLF BRUSHY MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CLUB 300 Golf Course Lane | 828.632.4804 www.brushymountaingolf.com The semi-private course, designed by golf architect, William Lewis, Jr. in 1963 is noted as the best golf value in the Piedmont. Players of all skill levels will enjoy the country club amenities at the public course prices. Golf memberships are presently available. catawba springs GOLF course 3820 Wandering Lane NE, Hickory | 828.256.2171 A scenic and challenging 27-hole course designed by William Byrd. Combining the Fox Run and Sulphur Springs courses offers a par 72, 6610-yard course from the blue tees. Open to the public Tuesday through Thursday only. Open April 1 through September 1. D. L. TEE GOLF 3005 US Highway 70 SE, Newton 828.322.1599 | www.dlteegolf.com Open year round & consisting of 25 natural grass hitting stations. Fine tune your stroke at our 5,000 square foot putting green. Work on your short game at our unique chipping complex which includes two sand bunkers & one grass bunker. GLEN OAKS GOLF CLUB 245 Golf Course Road, Maiden 828.428.2451 | www.glenoaksgolf.com Glen Oaks Golf Club is an 18 hole, semi-private course located in Maiden. Golf is available to everyone, with special programs for seniors, men, ladies, and juniors. Amenities include a pro shop, driving range, snack bar, banquet facility, bar, picnic shelter and pool. GRANADA FARMS 10 River Drive, Granite Falls | 828.396.2313 The 18-hole course features 6,761 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by Tom Jackson, the Granada Farms golf course opened in 1976 HAMPTON HEIGHTS GOLF CLUB 1700 5th Street NE, Hickory 828.328.5010 | www.hamptonheightsgc.com Hampton Heights Golf Club, a public course opened 39 in 1973, is just a short drive from the shopping and accommodations in Hickory, making it convenient and easy for visitors to the area. Also, features an outdoor put-put course. LENOIR GOLF CLUB 701 Norwood Street SW, Lenoir 828.754.5093 www.lenoirgolfclub.com The 18-hole course at the Lenoir Golf Club facility in Lenoir, North Carolina features 6,385 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 71.3 and it has a slope rating of 125 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA, the Lenoir golf course opened in 1929. ROCK BARN GOLF & SPA 3791 Clubhouse Drive, Conover | 828.459.1125 or 882.459.9279 | www.rockbarn.com With 36 holes of award-winning golf, the Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Course, a recipient for multiple awards and honors is ranked 19th in the state by North Carolina Magazine. This semi-private community also offers casual as well as fine dining, a luxurious, full-service spa, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming complex, a spacious tennis complex and a variety of real estate opportunities. Golf, dining and Spa services are open to the public 7 days a week year-round. Jones course voted “Best New Golf Course in North Carolina” by NCCBI Magazine in 2003. ORCHARD HILLS GOLF CLUB 2515 Connelly Springs Road, Granite Falls | 828.728.3560 The semi-private, 18-hole course features 6,134 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 68.9 and it has a slope rating of 111 on Bermuda grass. Orchard Hills golf course opened in 1963. PINE MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB 2961 Pine Mountain Drive, Connelly Springs | 828.433.4950 The 18-hole course at the Pine Mountain Golf Course facility features 4,949 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 68. The course rating is 62.8 and it has a slope rating of 103 on Blue grass. Designed by Paul Melard, the Pine Mountain golf course opened in 1974. QUAKER MEADOWS GOLF CLUB 826 North Green Street, Morganton 828.437.2677 | www.qmgolf.com This public 18-hole course is located along the Catawba River in Burke County. Featuring 6,704 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 69.6 and it has a slope rating of 111. Designed by Russell F. Breedon, the Quaker Meadows golf course opened in 1963. RIVERCREST GOLF CLUB 50 Victoria Lane, Hickory | 828.495.0017 The 18-hole facility features 6,558 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 72.1 and it has a slope rating of 137. Designed by Karl Litten, the River Crest golf course opened in 1996. SILVER CREEK PLANTATION, LLC 4241 Plantation Drive, Morganton 828.584.6911 | www.silvercreekplantation.com A championship design by Tom Jackson, one of today’s leading golf architects. The par 72, 18-hole layout has five sets of tees to accommodate and challenge golfers of all skill levels. It includes Bermuda fairways, immaculate bent grass greens, a sophisticated irrigation system and concrete cart paths. Breathtaking views of mountains, ponds and streams enhance the golfing experience. 40 41 hickory w w w . h i c k o r y m e t r o . c o m | 800.5 09.2 44 4 828.322.1335 | i n f o @ h i c k o r y m e t r o . c o m 19 60- a 1 3 t h a v e . s e | h i c k o r y , n c 28602 e x p l o r e . e x p e r i e n c e . e n j o y . official visitors guide greater hickory metro greater hickory metro convention & visitors bureau 30. Iron Thunder Saloon 30a. Italy Grill 31. J&S Cafeteria 32. Jason’s Deli 32a. Jennifer’s Cafe 33. Jin’s Buffet 34. Josh’s 35. Judge’s BBQ 36. Kobe Japanese House of Steak and Seafood 36a. Little Pigs 37. Longhorn Steakhouse 38. Mamma’s Pizza & Pasta 39. Mellow Mushroom 40. Nagano Japanese Restaurant 41. O’Charley’s 42. Olde German Schnitzel Haus 43. Olde Hickory Tap Room 44. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 45. Outback Steakhouse 46. Panera Bread 46a. Pinocchio’s Pizza 47. Rancho Viejo 48. Red Lobster 49. Ruby Tuesday 49a. Saigon Garden 50. Sakura Japanese Cuisine 51. Salsarita’s 52. Santorini Grill 53. Shell’s Bar-B-Q 53a. Sidewalk Cafe 54. Snack Bar 55. Sue’s Grill 56. Texas Roadhouse 57. Thai Orchid 58. Tripp’s 58a. Tosaka 59. Untouchables Pizza 60. The Vintage House Restaurant 61. Wild Wok 62. Wild Wok 63. Windy City Grill 64. Youssef 242 64a. Zander’s Coffeehouse 65. Zaxby’s greater hickory metro convention & visitors bureau www.hickorymetro.com | 828.322.1335 4a 15a 55 23a 13a 18a 1a 49a 30a 58a 36a 16a 1. Downtown Hickory 1a. Almafi’s Pizza 2. Applebee’s Neighborhood 3. Atlanta Bread Company 4. Backstreets Bar & Grill 4a. Bistro 127/Daylight Donuts 5. Bob Evans Restaurant 6. Box Car Grille 7. Buffalo Wild Wings 8. Cafe Gouda 9. Captain D’s 10. Carrabba’s Italian Grill 10a. Charlie’s Cafe 11. Charolais Steakhouse 12. Chili’s 13. China Garden Buffet 13a. Claremont Cafe 14. Cracker Barrel 15. Dad’s Place 15a. Dante’s 16. Davinci’s Italian Restaurant 16a. Diane’s Dairy Center 17. Dos Amigos 18. El Chapala 18a. El Paso 19. El Tapatio 20. Fast Lane Good Times Bar & Grille 21. Fin “N” Filet 22. Frankie’s Pizza 23. Golden Corral 23a. Harbor Inn Seafood 24. Ham’s Restaurant 24a. Hannah’s Bar-B-Que 25. Hickory Smokehouse BBQ 26. Hickory Tavern Grill & Raw Bar 27. Hooters 28. Ichiba Japanese Cuisine 29. Int’l House of Pancakes 64a 24a
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