Local Attractions

Western North Carolina is home to a variety of cultural activities, recreation, shopping, and natural resources. Our staff can assist you in finding the perfect activity during your "down time" at Hollifield.

Local Information

Hickory, NC Area Information and Weather - www.hickorylive.com

Attractions

J.E. Broyhill Civic Center - (828) 726-2401 - The Arts with nightly performances.

Catawba County Museum of History - (828) 465-0383 - Area history and memorabilia.

Catawba Science Center - (828) 322-8169 - Science and nature hands-on displays and demonstrations.

Hickory Community Theatre - (828) 327-3855 - Community theatre at its best.

Hickory Museum of Art - (828) 327-8576 - Area and local artists' displays and national displays on loan.

Western Piedmont Symphony - (828) 324-8603 - The best in symphonic productions.

Buffalo Beal’s Animal Park - (828) 428-4388 - Animal petting zoo.

Hickory Crawdad’s Minor League Baseball - (828) 322-3000 - South Atlantic League affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Hickory Dickory Dock - (828) 322-3625 - Laser tag, bumper cars, putt-putt, soft play and family fun.

Riverbend Park - (828) 256-9157 - Riverbend Park is one of the largest non-state or federal parks in North Carolina. There are 450 acres and nearly 12 miles of trails to explore in this beautiful river basin park. You can explore a variety of wildlife habitats that range from fresh water wetlands to upland forest.

Rivercrest Golf Course - (828) 495-0017

Rock Barn Golf & Spa - (828) 459-9279

Hickory Motor Speedway - (828) 464-3655 - NASCAR series stock car racing.

Murray’s Historic Grist Mill - (828) 241-4299 - Fully-operational turn of the century grist mill, country store, and historic home.

Catawba County Historical Association - (828) 466-2471 - Tour historic homes of Hickory.

YMCA of Hickory - (828) 324-2858 - Swimming, health and fitness.

YMCA of Conover - (828) 464-6130 - Swimming, health and fitness.

Day Trips

For more information call the Hickory Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau at (828) 322-1335.

Blowing Rock—40 miles
Biltmore Estate—75 miles
Blue Ridge Parkway—40 miles
Tweetsie Railroad—38 miles
Grandfather Mtn—45 miles
Chimney Rock Park—75 miles
Carowinds—60 miles
Hiddenite Gem Mine—40 miles
Old Salem—75 miles