Kick Back and Have A Little Fun
Baseball. Racecars. It's as American as apple pie. It's also only the beginning of what you can do for fun in Hickory. From golf to ice-skating to mining for gems, we give you every reason in the world to take time out for good, old-fashioned fun.
AMF Colonial Lanes |
828-327-2695 |
1951 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory |
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BirdBrain Ostrich Ranch, Inc. |
704-483-1620 |
Catawba Science Center |
828-322-8169 |
243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC. |
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Hickory Crawdads Baseball |
800-488-DADS/828-322-3000 |
2500 Clement Blvd. NW, off Highway 321. |
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Hickory Dickory Dock |
828-322-3625 |
825 Hwy. 70 SE, Hickory |
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Hickory Motor Speedway |
828-464-3655 |
Hwy. 70 E, Newton |
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Hiddenite Gems |
828-632-3394 |
"The Emerald Hollow Mine," Hiddenite, NC. Enjoy digging and sluicing for beautiful stones in their natural state at the Gem Capital of the World. Find aquamarines, emeralds, smoky quartz, amethyst, sapphires and more. |
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Pin Station |
828-466-2695 |
525 West A St., Newton |
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Rack n’ Roll Billiards & Amusements |
828-464-POOL |
(Downtown) 14 East 1st Street, Newton |
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Skateland USA |
828-322-8824 |
2820 Hwy. 70 SE, Newton |
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The Ivey Arboretum in Carolina Park |
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Located adjacent to downtown Hickory on NC 127 North. Hickory is the home of the Ivey Arboretum, a collection of over 400 labeled species of native and rare trees and shrubs within a three-acre park. The Arboretum was founded by local industrialist and tree enthusiast George Ivey in 1936 in historic Carolina Park (1904). The Arboretum was recently restored with the replacement of many of the unusual plant specimens. Guided tours are available. |
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Waldensian Heritage Wines |
828-879-3202 |
4940 Villar Lane NE, Valdese. Open for tours and tastings every Thursday through Sunday, the winery offers the same variety of wines made by original Waldensian winemakers. |
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There are an abundance of parks in the City of Hickory and beyond. Many have recreational outlets such as lighted basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields, walking trails and swimming pools. Additionally, there are a number of fitness trails in the county as well as opportunities for fishing and hunting. The CVB can provide you with a full listing of the parks and other sporting or recreational facilities. |
Area Activities for Children
AMF COLONIAL LANES BOWLING ALLEY
1951 Highway 70 SE, Hickory, North Carolina
828-327-2695
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 12:00pm-12:00am
Wednesday 10:00am-1:00am; Friday 12:00pm-2:00am
Saturday 10:00am-2:00am; Sunday 10:00am-12:00am
CATAWBA SCIENCE CENTER
Exhibits on display and educational activities year round.
243 3rd Avenue NE, Hickory, North Carolina
828-322-8169
Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm
CHUCK E CHEESE
Pizza, Games, and More
2032 SE Catawba Valley Blvd, Hickory, North Carolina
828-328-3694
Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-10:00pm; Friday-Saturday 9:00am-11:00pm
F3: FABULOUS FAMILY FUN CENTER
Arcade, Phaser Zone, Go Carts, Batting Cages, Bumper Boats, and Mini-Golf
1991 15th Avenue Place SE, Hickory, North Carolina
828-322-2025
Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-10:00pm; Friday-Saturday 11:00am-11:00pm
HICKORY DICKORY DOCK
Arcade, Playground, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, and Mini-Golf
825 Highway 70 SE, Hickory, North Carolina
828-322-3625
Monday-Thursday 10:00am-9:00pm; Friday-Saturday 10:00am-11:00pm; Sunday 12:00pm-8:00pm
PIN STATION
Smoke-free Bowling Alley, Mini-Golf, Arcade, and Pool Tables
525 West A Street, Newton, North Carolina
828-466-2695
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm; Friday-Saturday 8:00am-1:00am; Sunday 1:00pm-9:00pm
VALLEY HILLS MALL
Indoor Playground---FREE
1960 Highway 70 SE, Hickory, North Carolina
828-328-2436
Monday-Saturday 10:00am-9:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm-6:00pm