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Address: off US Hwy 70, 14 miles east of town, Claremont, NC 28610
Crossing Lyles Creek as part of a road that originally followed a Native American trail, this covered bridge is one of only two left in the state. It's also the sole example of an improved lattice truss design, as patented by Herman Haupt. Built in 1894 by Andy Ramseur, the bridge was restored in 1994 and is now open...
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Address: 30 3rd St NW, Old Hickory City Hall, Hickory, NC 28601
This long-lived theater has been delighting Hickory folks since 1949, when its first show premiered. In the years since, the place's popularity has only increased, and today, HCT's season includes internationally known plays as well as ones by local dramatists. Two stages host a variety of productions, including...
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Address: 2500 Clement Blvd NW, LP Frans Stadium, Hickory, NC 28601
A Class A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, the Crawdads are a real hometown favorite. When the weather warms and the days lengthen, folks know that the local team is set to bring America's favorite pastime to Frans Stadium. Playing in the South Atlantic League, the Crawdads give fans the chance to see great ball and to...
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Address: 243 3rd Ave NE, Arts and Science Center, Hickory, NC 28601
Occupying a portion of the old Claremont High School, whose beautiful architecture graces the SALT Block, this esteemed facility is recognized as NC's second-oldest art museum. HMA boasts strong collections of American pottery and art glass, NC clay vessels, outsider art, and American paintings and prints. They join...
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Address: 542 2nd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Resting amid a mature stand of trees, this stately house is one of Hickory's oldest surviving residences. Built in the late 19th-century, the two-story, Italianate structure was constructed for A.L. Shuford, a prominent, civic-minded figure in the community. On the property, Shuford established a dairy using Jersey...
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Address: 1489 Murrays Mill Rd, I-40, exit 138, Catawba, NC 28609
Set on Balls Creek, this historic mill was run by the Murray family for many generations. Powered by a waterwheel, the grist mill once ground corn into meal and feed for folks from all over the region. Today, the complex has been restored, and visitors can not only tour the mill itself but explore the granary,...
Old St. Paul's Lutheran Church
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Address: St. Paul's Church Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Founded in 1757 and built in 1818, this church is one of the area's oldest. The simple, two-story structure was partially built using timbers from a previous church. It also features a slave balcony (later co-opted by men and boys) and a carved sounding board (also called a tester), which hangs over the pulpit to...
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Address: 332 6th St NW, Shuford Memorial Gardens, Hickory, NC 28601
This charming home, built in 1883, was constructed in the fashionable Second Empire style. Its square, central tower and mansard roof makes it easily identifiable, along with a distinctive color scheme. Moved from its original site and restored, the delightful home features a wealth of elaborate carving inside,...
