Hickory, NC

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aerial view of Hickory NC
A beautiful landscape of the top of Chimney Rock at the Chimney Rock State Park in North Carolina in HDR.
View from Chimney Rock of Hickory Nut Gorge, North Carolina at Sunset in the Fall
road in the park
Golden Hour Aerial Drone View of Peak Fall Foliage Over the Appalachian Mountains Near Boone, North Carolina

Where to stay in Hickory

Find the best Hickory areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Hickory

While there might not be top attractions in Downtown Hickory, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hickory Community Theatre and Harper House.

Rotary Park, Geitner Park in the city of Hickory North Carolina

Viewmont

Though Viewmont might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Maple Grove and Hickory Museum of Arts.

Whiteside Mountain in the Fall

Highland

While Highland isn't home to many top sights, Maple Grove and Hickory Museum of Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Hickory North Carolina

North Hickory

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Hickory and surrounding area, you can visit Lake Hickory and Maple Grove.

a stunning aerial panoramic shot of the Catawba River surrounded by vast miles of green and autumn colored trees with powerful clouds at sunset in Charlotte North Carolina USA

Northlakes

If you're spending some time in Northlakes, Lake Hickory and Catawba River are top sights worth seeing.

Sleep Inn Hickory South

Sleep Inn Hickory South

2.5 out of 5
1179 13th Avenue Dr Se Hickory NC
The price is ₩122,758 per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
₩122,758
₩138,716 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hickory. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,078 reviews)
"Super comfortable beds!!! Very nice breakfast."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

Sleep Inn Hickory South
Quality Suites Hickory South

Quality Suites Hickory South

2.5 out of 5
1125 13th Avenue Dr Se Hickory NC
The price is ₩120,998 per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
₩120,998
₩136,728 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hickory. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.6/10 Good! (961 reviews)
"easy parking"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Quality Suites Hickory South
Hilton Garden Inn Hickory

Hilton Garden Inn Hickory

3 out of 5
1320 17th Street Drive Southeast Hickory NC
The price is ₩199,605 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
₩199,605
₩225,549 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hickory. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (633 reviews)
"The room was immaculate and spacious. We had everything we needed during our stay. The stag was fantastic!"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Hickory
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Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (282 reviews)
"This property is not what the pictures show! Those photos must be decades old! It is not a bright blue fresh painted place. It is not well-maintained. When we pulled in my kid screamed "Bates Motel!" The exterior was not maintained at all. It had weathered and gray boards with mold all over. We wanted ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Smoketree Lodge
Swiss Mountain Village

Swiss Mountain Village

3 out of 5
2324 Flat Top Rd Blowing Rock NC
Stay at this cabin in Blowing Rock. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Tweetsie Railroad and The Blowing Rock are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (193 reviews)
"Swiss Mountain Village is an affordable, tranquil place to stay while on vacation."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Swiss Mountain Village
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Hickory attractions

Hickory Metro Convention Center

4.2/5 (134 reviews)
This versatile venue hosts over 200 annual events, from trade shows to cultural festivals. Check their calendar for regional craft exhibitions and pottery festivals, especially popular during spring and fall.
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