Official Visitor`s Guide

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Official Visitor`s Guide
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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]
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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]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Diane’s Dairy Center..............................................828.464.8460
Little Pigs...................................................................828.464.6293
Tosaka..........................................................................828.465.9977
Zander’s Coffeehouse...........................................828.465.4004
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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