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Address: Hickory, NC 28601
Founded in 1978, HCS is considered the area's foremost vocal ensemble. The 150-strong, all-volunteer group relies on the diverse talents of its members, who regularly perform such esteemed standards as Mozart's "Requiem," Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony," and Haydn's "Creation." Not only does Hickory benefit from the...
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Address: 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
A perennial favorite of young folks from around the county, this educational museum offers ample opportunity to learn, discover, and play. Exhibits make the most of local topography, biology, and botany, teaching kids about the world just beyond their front doors. Weather is also addressed, an actual stream provides...
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Address: 60 W 6th St, Newton-Conover Civic & Performance Place, Newton, NC 28658
Since its inception in 1986, this community theater has delighted audiences and provided an outlet to creative folks who want to bolster theater in eastern Catawba County. The Green Room's typical season includes two musicals, a children's show, a family show, and either a comedy or a drama. Additional shows are...
Firefighters Museum of Catawba County
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Address: 3957 Herman Sipe Rd, Conover, NC 28613
Charting the history of firefighting in the area, this museum delights visitors with its array of vintage engines and equipment. It also seeks to raise awareness of how fires can be prevented and minimized. Alarm and communication systems, firefighter uniforms and gear, and actual engines prove enlightening, and...
Glenn Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park
Category: Hickory Attractions & Activities
Address: 2000 6th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Resting along the shores of Lake Hickory, this pastoral park makes a great place to take a break or decompress from the day's events. Plenty of squirrels and birds add wildlife activity, along with a host of children and parents. Playground equipment offers the chance for fun, as do horseshoe pits, picnic areas, and a...
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Address: 3130 US Hwy 70 SE, Newton, NC 28658
Since 1951, this oval track has been thrilling local spectators with its automotive competitions. The smell of exhaust and rubber add an immediacy to the experience, and fans come regularly to catch their favorite drivers negotiate the .363-mile, asphalt course. Known as the "oldest continually operated motor speedway...
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Address: 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC 28602
Adjacent to L.P. Frans Stadium (home of the Crawdads), this park offers lots of play opportunity for both families and young folks. Picnicking sites conveniently feature tables and grills, and horseshoe pits provide the chance for some active competition. Walking and jogging trails let you take advantage of warm...
Catawba County Museum of History
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Address: 30 N College Ave, Newton, NC 28658
Set in the former Catawba County Courthouse, this facility showcases the Catawba Valley's long history. The 1924 structure presents artifacts from early settlers, including furniture, quilts, pottery, farming equipment, and military uniforms that range as far back as the Revolutionary War. A racecar from the 1930s...
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Address: Hwy 127 N, Carolina Park, Hickory, NC 28601
Set on the outskirts of downtown, this arboretum provides a terrific lesson in botany, thanks to the forethought of local folks. They established the site in 1936 within Carolina Park, which was founded some 30 years earlier. These days, more than 400 species of trees and shrubs are labeled, allowing folks to expand...
Category: Hickory Attractions & Activities
Address: 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Classical music takes the forefront when this respected symphony steps onto the stage. Since it was created in 1964, the organization has graced the Unifour area with works by Brahms, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, and a host of equals. Guest artists are often highlighted, along with the assembled regulars, and a healthy slate...
