Hickory, NC

Travel Guide

Hickory
aerial view of Hickory NC
View from Chimney Rock of Hickory Nut Gorge, North Carolina at Sunset in the Fall
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Golden Hour Aerial Drone View of Peak Fall Foliage Over the Appalachian Mountains Near Boone, North Carolina

Where to stay in Hickory

A beautiful scenic view of Chimney Rock and Lake Lure down below in the Hickory Nut Gorge in North Carolina in HDR.

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 Catawba Science Center.

North Hickory
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 Catawba Science Center and Harper House.

Viewmont
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.

Northlakes
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Downtown Hickory

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

Downtown Hickory
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Long View

While Long View might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hickory Aviation Museum and L.P. Frans Stadium.

Long View
Whiteside Mountain in the Fall

Highland

While Highland isn't home to many top sights, Catawba Science Center and Harper House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Highland
Sleep Inn Hickory South

Sleep Inn Hickory South

2.5 out of 5
1179 13th Avenue Dr Se Hickory NC
The price is ₩110,082 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
₩110,082
₩124,392 total
May 31 - Jun 1
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! (1,074 reviews)
Priced accordingly

Reviewed on Apr 30, 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 ₩115,009 per night from May 17 to May 18
₩115,009
₩129,969 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (931 reviews)
It a great place to stay if u had few more people there are couch beds indouble room. I sèe theee was a out pool look clean i dont knew if it was open yet but it was raining but fully snack machines, friend host but police are deep around area which is great but i kind of felt like they where following ...

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Quality Suites Hickory South
Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1385 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd Se Hickory NC
The price is ₩148,860 per night from May 24 to May 25
₩148,860
₩168,212 total
May 24 - May 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hickory. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was very friendly and accommodating, the pool was very nice and everything was very clean.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG
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.
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! (277 reviews)
Great staff, nice clean establishment , website was accurate in describing the information about the hotel.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 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 Moses Cone Manor are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (182 reviews)
This was a really good option for a stay in Blowing Rock. My family of 5 had a comfortable stay and the price was very affordable. I would not recommend staying in the summer as there isn't central AC, only a window unit, so it will be uncomfortable for those who are heat intolerant, but for winter ...

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Swiss Mountain Village
Chetola Premier Condominiums

Chetola Premier Condominiums

3.5 out of 5
185 Chetola Lake Drive Blowing Rock NC
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Blowing Rock. Enjoy a full-service spa, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tweetsie Railroad ...
Chetola Premier Condominiums
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.

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