North Carolina
Things to do in Hickory
Real, top-rated local spots in Hickory for date nights, family outings, and easy weekends - the places worth your time. Want a plan instead of a list? OutDuet builds three complete Hickory itineraries around your schedule, budget, and taste, free.
Where to eat
Top-rated restaurants nearby in and around Hickory.
- ★ 4.9
Plant Based Boss
Restaurant · Vegan, Vegetarian
104 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.9
Twisted Vine Winery
Restaurant
487 Legion Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA
- ★ 4.8
Baek Kitchen
Restaurant
310 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.8
Reynolds Sandwich Shop
Restaurant · Sandwiches
1437 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.8
Center Street Eats
Restaurant
2250 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.8
Pupuseria La Solecita
Restaurant
1265 16th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.8
Quisys Soul Food LLC
Restaurant
1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.8
Mexican Taqueria La Gordita Speedy
Restaurant · Mexican
2336 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
Coffee, drinks & breweries
Cafes, bars, and local breweries in and around Hickory.
- ★ 4.9
The Downbeat
Bar
220 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.9
Happy Sips Specialty drinks and coffee
Coffee
221 1st Ave NW #107, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.9
Prism Coffee Co.
Coffee
285 2nd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.9
Gigi's Parlor
Coffee
732 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.9
Taproot Coffee
Coffee
2475 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.9
The Barn at Wildwood Acres
Bar
9080 Bridges Ave, Connelly Springs, NC 28612, USA
- ★ 4.9
Beso latte LLC
Coffee · Sandwiches, Latin American
1901 Northwest Blvd B, Newton, NC 28658, USA
- ★ 4.9
Narrow Gauge Coffee & Cafe
Coffee
1148 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658, USA
Things to do
Museums, entertainment, and activities in and around Hickory.
- ★ 4.9
We Rock the Spectrum - Hickory
Activity
1061 7th St Ct SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.9
BEATS Fitness
Active
9469B NC-127, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.9
The Extraordinaires
Activity
6407 Willowbottom Rd, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.8
The Hum
Activity
227 2nd Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.8
Trade Alley Art
Museum
25 2nd St NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.8
Drendel Auditorium
Activity
243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.8
SouthSide Power & Fitness
Active
74 8th St SE #230, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.8
Hickory Aviation Museum
Museum
821 21st St NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
Get outdoors
Parks, greenways, and gardens in and around Hickory.
- ★ 4.9
Aviation Walk Trailhead
Park
1240 US-321, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.8
Hickory Greenway Trailhead
Park
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.8
Bakers Mountain Park Observation Deck
Park
Bakers Mountain Rd, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.8
Bakers Mountain Park
Park
6680 Bakers Mountain Rd, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.7
Lowes Foods City Park
Park
300-326 Main Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.7
Kiwanis Park
Park
805 6th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.7
Lake Hickory Trails
Park
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.7
Hickory City Park
Park
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
Shops & wellness
Markets, shops, and self-care in and around Hickory.
- ★ 4.9
The Blume Beauty Bar & Boutique
Wellness
228 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.9
MuscleRx®
Wellness
315 1st Ave NW Ste 101, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.9
Strategic Wellness Center
Wellness
315 1st Ave NW Ste 102, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.9
Emerald Health Direct Primary Care & Aesthetics
Wellness
305 4th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.9
My Chapter House
Shopping
262 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
- ★ 4.9
Vitality Anti-Aging Center & Medical Spa
Wellness
74 8th St SE Ste 101, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.9
G Nail Spa
Wellness
1314 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
- ★ 4.9
Arched & Polished
Wellness
1630 Tate Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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