Family Fun, State Parks and Children's Parks
Family Fun
Hickory Motor Speedway is a short track located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is one of stock car racing's most storied venues, and is often referred to as the "World's Most Famous Short Track" and the "Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars".
3130 US-70, Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-3655
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Hickory Motor Speedway
3130 US-70Hickory Motor Speedway is a short track located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is one of stock car racing's most storied venues, and is often referred to as the "World's Most Famous Short Track" and the "Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars".
3130 US-70, Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-3655
Plan a visit to Catawba Science Center, a 35,000 sq. ft. science technology children’s museum offering hands-on exhibits, salt and freshwater aquarium galleries, and a state-of-the-art digital planetarium theater.
243 THIRD AVENUE NE, HICKORY, NC 28603
PHONE: (828) 322 8169
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Catawba Science Center
243 3rd Ave NEPlan a visit to Catawba Science Center, a 35,000 sq. ft. science technology children’s museum offering hands-on exhibits, salt and freshwater aquarium galleries, and a state-of-the-art digital planetarium theater.
243 THIRD AVENUE NE, HICKORY, NC 28603
PHONE: (828) 322 8169
Minor League Baseball
2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-3000
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Hickory Crawdads
2500 Clement Blvd NWMinor League Baseball
2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-3000
An intense live-action horror escape room for ages 13 and up.
Designed as a haunted attraction/escape room hybrid.
Nocturne Adventures
3363 48th Ave Ln NEAn intense live-action horror escape room for ages 13 and up.
Designed as a haunted attraction/escape room hybrid.
Lake Hickory Adventures offers a range of public cruises down beautiful Lake Hickory. Call for reservations 828-358-2384 and view the calendar at fun@lakehickoryadventures.com.
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Lake Hickory Marina and Boat Rental
6706 Limbaugh LnLake Hickory Adventures offers a range of public cruises down beautiful Lake Hickory. Call for reservations 828-358-2384 and view the calendar at fun@lakehickoryadventures.com.
“North Carolina’s Oldest Travel Attraction” where snow falls upside down!
4828-295-711132 The Rock Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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Le Blowing Rock
432 The Rock Rd“North Carolina’s Oldest Travel Attraction” where snow falls upside down!
4828-295-711132 The Rock Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Family-friendly attraction featuring the gravitational anomaly, axe throwing, giant bubbles, hands-on science and cultural museums.
129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 264-2792
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Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill LnFamily-friendly attraction featuring the gravitational anomaly, axe throwing, giant bubbles, hands-on science and cultural museums.
129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 264-2792
Tweetsie Railroad is a family-oriented heritage railroad and Wild West amusement park located between Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States. The centerpiece of the park is a 3-mile ride on a train pulled by one of Tweetsie Railroad's two historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives.
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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Chemin de fer de Tweetsie
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnTweetsie Railroad is a family-oriented heritage railroad and Wild West amusement park located between Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States. The centerpiece of the park is a 3-mile ride on a train pulled by one of Tweetsie Railroad's two historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives.
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Patriot Axe Throwing is dedicated to providing you with the nightlife experience with our fun axe throwing lanes.
2663 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 578-6093
Patriot Axe Throwing
2663 US Highway 70 SoutheastPatriot Axe Throwing is dedicated to providing you with the nightlife experience with our fun axe throwing lanes.
2663 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 578-6093
Known as the best haunt in the Carolinas, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 10 unique haunted attractions.
520 Carolina Ave, Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 212-1442
Lake Hickory Haunts
520 Carolina AveKnown as the best haunt in the Carolinas, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 10 unique haunted attractions.
520 Carolina Ave, Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 212-1442
The Emerald Hollow Mine is the only emerald mine in the world open to the public for prospecting and is recognized as one of the most unique and interesting geological locations on the North American continent.
484 Emerald Hollow Mine Dr., Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 635-1126
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Emerald Hollow Mine
484 Emerald Hollow Mine DrThe Emerald Hollow Mine is the only emerald mine in the world open to the public for prospecting and is recognized as one of the most unique and interesting geological locations on the North American continent.
484 Emerald Hollow Mine Dr., Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 635-1126
Experience Treetop Adventures on Lake Hickory with Ziplines, Outdoor Ropes Courses, Dancing Logs, Tight Ropes, and Treetop Courses for guests of all age.
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Treetop Adventures Lake Hickory
6663 Valwood RdExperience Treetop Adventures on Lake Hickory with Ziplines, Outdoor Ropes Courses, Dancing Logs, Tight Ropes, and Treetop Courses for guests of all age.
Tube down the Catawba river in large tubes with back rests and bottoms. Wonderful way to enjoy the river while relaxing.
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Catawba River Outdoors
2334 US 221 Business NTube down the Catawba river in large tubes with back rests and bottoms. Wonderful way to enjoy the river while relaxing.
Tubing, White Water Rafting, Canoe and Kayak Rentals, Worley's Cave and Hiking trails!!!!
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High Mountain Expeditions
1380 NC-105Tubing, White Water Rafting, Canoe and Kayak Rentals, Worley's Cave and Hiking trails!!!!
Waterfront park which features an activity building, picnic shelter with tables and grills, gazebo, walking and nature trails, boat dock and ramp, a quaint fishing pier, rest rooms and a system of mountain biking trails which includes a 1.8-mile beginner flow trail, a 4-mile intermediate loop, a pump track for both advanced and beginner riders, and an advanced jump line for more skilled riders.
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Rotary-Geitner Park
2035 12th St Dr NWWaterfront park which features an activity building, picnic shelter with tables and grills, gazebo, walking and nature trails, boat dock and ramp, a quaint fishing pier, rest rooms and a system of mountain biking trails which includes a 1.8-mile beginner flow trail, a 4-mile intermediate loop, a pump track for both advanced and beginner riders, and an advanced jump line for more skilled riders.
This is a combination of soccer and golf. It's fun for all ages! If you can kick a ball, then you can play FootGolf.
mountain view footgolf
2575 Mountain View RdThis is a combination of soccer and golf. It's fun for all ages! If you can kick a ball, then you can play FootGolf.
Defy Hickory
1843 Catawba Valley Blvd SETrampoline Park
Hip Hip Hoo Wray (The Freckled Frog)
217 1st Ave SCreate your own art studio
Life Doesn't Succ
270 1st Ave NWCreate your own terrarium or succulent design.
Mud Mamas Studio
932 3rd Ave NWPottery Studio
Nailed It DIY Studio Hickory
264 Government Ave SWChoose any project from the collections to customize.
Pin Station
525 W A StBowling Center
Skydive Central North Carolina
4172 Joe Crouse RdNorth Carolina's highest rated skydiving adventure.
Bisque N Beads
232 Union Square NWPaint your own pottery and beading studio.
Family fun complex with a full service restaurant, laser tag, bowling lanes, mini golf, arcade, batting cage and axe throwing.
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Bo's Family Entertainment
1115 Blowing Rock BlvdFamily fun complex with a full service restaurant, laser tag, bowling lanes, mini golf, arcade, batting cage and axe throwing.
Cineplex with 3D & jumbo digital screens showing first-run films, opera productions & sports events.
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AMC Hickory 15
2000 Catawba Valley Blvd SECineplex with 3D & jumbo digital screens showing first-run films, opera productions & sports events.
State Parks
In one of the state’s most rugged areas, South Mountains State Park features elevations to 3,000 feet, an 80-foot waterfall, mountain streams and more than 40 miles of trails for hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers.
3001 South Mountain Park Ave., Connelly Springs, NC 28612
828-433-4772
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Parc d'État des montagnes du Sud
3001 South Mountain ParkIn one of the state’s most rugged areas, South Mountains State Park features elevations to 3,000 feet, an 80-foot waterfall, mountain streams and more than 40 miles of trails for hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers.
3001 South Mountain Park Ave., Connelly Springs, NC 28612
828-433-4772
Grandfather Mountain is a mountain, a non-profit attraction, and a North Carolina state park near Linville, North Carolina. It is the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of the major chains of the Appalachian Mountains.
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Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyGrandfather Mountain is a mountain, a non-profit attraction, and a North Carolina state park near Linville, North Carolina. It is the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of the major chains of the Appalachian Mountains.
This 189-acre park allows visitors to climb a mountain and see views of the Catawba Valley, and vegetation natural to the higher elevations.
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Bakers Mountain Park - Catawba County, NC
6680 Bakers Mountain RdThis 189-acre park allows visitors to climb a mountain and see views of the Catawba Valley, and vegetation natural to the higher elevations.
This 690-acre park provides opportunities for nature viewing along the river, hiking or running in a varied terrain, mountain biking, or experiencing upland forest and fresh water wetlands with 1.25-miles of shoreline along the Catawba River, and 19.7 miles of trails.
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Riverbend Park
6700 NC-16This 690-acre park provides opportunities for nature viewing along the river, hiking or running in a varied terrain, mountain biking, or experiencing upland forest and fresh water wetlands with 1.25-miles of shoreline along the Catawba River, and 19.7 miles of trails.
Some of North Carolina’s most dramatic mountain scenery is found at Chimney Rock State Park, with the signature 315-foot spire overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure.
Visiting Chimney Rock Access offers opportunities for picnicking and hiking on trails that range from child-friendly nature explorations to moderately strenuous treks to the top of Chimney Rock Mountain and to the edge of Hickory Nut Falls.
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Parc d'État de Chimney Rock
431 Main StreetSome of North Carolina’s most dramatic mountain scenery is found at Chimney Rock State Park, with the signature 315-foot spire overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure.
Visiting Chimney Rock Access offers opportunities for picnicking and hiking on trails that range from child-friendly nature explorations to moderately strenuous treks to the top of Chimney Rock Mountain and to the edge of Hickory Nut Falls.
This park includes hiking trails of approximately five miles which will take hikers along the top of the quarry cliffs and to the mountain peak. The trail will also include various markers depicting some of the rare plants which are located at the park.
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Zone de loisirs de Rocky Face Mountain
3451 Rocky Face Church RdThis park includes hiking trails of approximately five miles which will take hikers along the top of the quarry cliffs and to the mountain peak. The trail will also include various markers depicting some of the rare plants which are located at the park.
Walk well-marked trails accented by exhibits and displays which explain the ecology of the managed forest. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch with you. Picnic sites with tables and grills are available. Tuttle is open to the public and all programs are free of charge.
Tuttle Educational State Forest
3420 Playmore Beach RdWalk well-marked trails accented by exhibits and displays which explain the ecology of the managed forest. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch with you. Picnic sites with tables and grills are available. Tuttle is open to the public and all programs are free of charge.
Offering great adventures for hiking, scenic viewing, mountain biking, fishing, camping, horseback riding and backpacking.
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Wilson Creek
Offering great adventures for hiking, scenic viewing, mountain biking, fishing, camping, horseback riding and backpacking.
A fun, beginner, well-maintained double-track trail with beautiful scenery and views of Lake James with more than 20 miles of trail including a scenic covered bridge near the Linville Boat Access.
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Fonta Flora County Park and Connector Trailhead
126 NC-126A fun, beginner, well-maintained double-track trail with beautiful scenery and views of Lake James with more than 20 miles of trail including a scenic covered bridge near the Linville Boat Access.
Children's Parks
Parc Kiwanis
805 6th St SELowes Foods City Park
300-326 Main Ave NWWinkler Park
2500 Clement Blvd NWFeaturing five picnic shelters with tables and grills, two playgrounds, restrooms, gazebo, lighted and paved walking trail, nature boardwalk, 24-hole disc golf course, canoe launch, horseshoe pits, and a memorial garden.
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Glenn C. Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park
6th Street NorthwestFeaturing five picnic shelters with tables and grills, two playgrounds, restrooms, gazebo, lighted and paved walking trail, nature boardwalk, 24-hole disc golf course, canoe launch, horseshoe pits, and a memorial garden.