Calling All Kids 2420 North Center Street, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-328-1113, Stimulate your child's imagination at this 8,000 square foot safe and secure indoor playground that includes a specially designed toddler area and a full service, sound-proof restaurant. 

Hickory Dickory Dock 825 Highway 70 Southeast, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-322-3625, The only family entertainment center in Hickory, this 33,000 square foot facility offers an array of indoor activities for families, groups, and parties including bumper cars, miniature golf, two laser arenas, a restaurant, covered picnic areas, over 100 arcade games, and a prize redemption center. more... 

Maple Grove (circa 1883) 542 Second Street Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601, Highway 127 North, 828-322-4731, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this beautifully restored Italianate style house built is filled with many authentic Victorian furnishings. Self-guided tours are available, as well as guided tours by appointment.

Propst House (circa 1883) 547 Sixth Street Northwest, Hickory, NC 28602, Shuford Memorial Gardens, 828-322-4731, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this beautiful Second Empire style, master craftsman's home was referred to as a "Victorian gem" by House Beautiful Magazine. The house is open on Thursdays and Sundays, as well as at other times by appointment. 

Gallery Z 214 Union Square, Hickory, NC 28603, Union Square Downtown Hickory, 828-322-5200, Historical downtown building featured on Home & Garden Television in December 2004. This newly renovated space houses orginal art from four local artists. Tour the working studios of the artist while enjoying the buildings unique character.

Hickory Museum of Art 243 Third Avenue Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-327-8567, One of North Carolina's oldest museums, this museum was established in 1944 and features a permanent collection of over 1,200 works of art including 19th century landscapes, American art pottery, regional folk art, and contemporary art glass. Many classes, films, and programs are available. more... 

Glenn Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park 2000 Sixth Street, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-322-7046, This large park includes a picnic shelter with tables and grills, fitness and nature trails, canoe access, playground equipment, a gazebo, and horseshoe pits. 

Ivey Arboretum in Carolina Park, The Adjacent to downtown Hickory on NC 127 North, 828-323-7500, A collection of over 400 labeled species of native and rare trees and shrubs are located within this beautiful three acre park. The Arboretum was founded in 1936 and the historic Carolina Park was founded in 1904. Self-guided and guided tours available.

Winkler Park 2500 Clement Boulevard, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-322-7046, Visitors can enjoy fitness and nature trails, horseshoe pits, a children's playground, and a picnic shelter with tables and grill while at this park. 

Catawba Science Center 243 Third Avenue Northeast, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-322-8169, Discover the fun of science while experiencing the trembling of an earthquake, meeting live animals, seeing yourself as a TV weather forecaster, being a puppeteer, and much more at this hands-on science center where visitors of all ages can learn about the natural and physical sciences through participatory exhibits. An on site gift shop offers a variety of unique science related items. more...