AMF Colonial Lanes 1951 Highway 70 Southeast, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-327-2695, The whole family will enjoy this large bowling alley that offers open and tournament bowling, delicious food, and a video arcade. 

Links at Oliver's Landing, The 50 Victoria Lane, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-495-2834, Golfers of all skill levels will enjoy this 18 hole championship golf course that features undulating greens, a unique design, and rolling fairways. A practice putting green, a practice range, a full service pro shop, and a PGA professional are also on site. 

Mountain View Golf Club 2575 Mountain View Road, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-394-0380, Built in 1971, this public 18 hole bent grass golf course features well manicured greens, tree-lined fairways, and water coming into play on many of the holes. A driving range, chipping and putting green, snack bar, and a pro shop are also on site. 

Ice Castle Skating Rink 1901-N Northwest Boulevard, Hickory, NC 28658, Newton, 828-466-1173, The only ice skating rink in the area, this large rink is open year round for free-style sessions and public skating, as well as birthday and group packages. Lessons are available by professional ice skaters.