Artful Living 2220 Highway 70 Southeast, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-328-9500, A large resource for unique and reproduction artwork.  

Hodge's Pottery 8112 West Highway 10, Hickory, NC 28168, Vale, 704-462-1411, Owned by Southern folk artist Albert Hodge, this gallery showcases his unique displays of over 200 styles of pottery including flower and fruit pieces, animal characters, lighthouses, and holiday pieces. 

Julia Rush Fine Crafts 216 Union Square, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-324-0409, Representing over 200 craftspeople, this gallery of contemporary American and world crafts offers a wide selection of beautiful items such as jewelry, stained and blown glass, pottery, wind chimes, and metal sculptures.

Alman's Home Furnishings 110 East First Street, Hickory, NC 28658, Newton, 828-464-3204, Family owned and operated since 1946, this full service furniture store features over 20,000 square feet of high quality furniture from over 200 manufacturers at discount prices. 

Bonita Furniture Galleries 210 13th Avenue Drive Southwest, Hickory, NC 28603, 828-324-1992, Browse through a great selection of famous furniture brands at this elegant furniture store that offers exquisite living room, dining room, and bedroom furniture, as well as lamps and accessories, at discount prices.

Furniture Clearance Center, The 66 Highway 321, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-323-1558, Name brands such as Craftique, Athens, Spring Air, Drextel Heritage, Entre LaBarge, and Southern Furniture are available at this furniture center. 

Furniture Collections 3197 NC Highway 127 South, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-294-3593, This large furniture store offers a wide selection of fine, high quality furniture from top, name brand manufacturers with all furniture up to 60% off. A very beautiful baby furniture gallery is also on site. 

Furniture Shoppe, The 3351 Hickory Boulevard, Hickory, NC 28638, Hudson, 828-369-1942, All types of furniture, accessories, and bedding are available at this furniture store that features solid wood bedroom and dining room by Kincaid, Canal Dover, Craftique, Keller, Kimball, Mobel, and Brady. 

Hudson Discount Furniture 940 Highland Avenue Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-322-4996, Family owned and operated furniture store that features a 30,000 square foot showroom stocked with high quality furniture such as bedroom and dining room sets, dinettes, entertainment centers, and sleeper sofas. They are also one of the largest Sealy Bedding dealers in Western North Carolina. 

Hunt Galleries 2920 Highway 127 North, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-324-9934, An extensive collection of name brand home furnishings at discount prices is available at this large furniture store that has over 50 years of experience and specializes in prompt and personal service. 

Mackie Furniture Company 13 North Main Street, Granite Falls, NC 28630, 828-396-3313, Founded in 1916, this furniture manufacturer specializes in living room, dining room, bedroom, and occasional furniture and accessories for the home. 

Thomas Home Furnishings 4346 Hickory Boulevard, Hickory, NC 28630, Granite Falls, 828-396-2147, This furniture company represents hundreds of manufacturers and offers a wide selection of home and professional office furniture, as well as lovely accessories, with shipping available.  

Triplett's Furniture Fashions 2084 Hickory Boulevard, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-728-8211, "Specializing in Solid Wood Furniture and Fine Upholstery," this furniture store has been in business since 1963 and has a reputation for treating customers in a helpful, professional, and friendly manner.

Watson's Furniture House 1210 Second Avenue Southwest, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-322-7930, This 18,000 square foot furniture warehouse offers a mix of all types of unusual and unique name brand furniture at discounted prices. 

Sally Company, The 234 Third Avenue Northwest, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-328-3895, Specializing in the alternative, this unique shop is located in a 1915 carriage house and offers an array of original flower designs, a complete line of homes for small birds, custom art work, place mats, and much more. Home consultation services are available. 

Shade Parlor, The 264 Union Square, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-322-1718, Offering the latest in lamps, shades, and accessories, this unique specialty store carries thousands of lamps and lamp shades, as well as an unusual selection of antique lamps. Custom lamp building and lamp repair services are available.

Dana's Fine Jewelry 108 North Main Avenue, Newton, NC 28658, 828-466-1999, Dana's Fine Jewelry is a locally owned and operated full service jewelry shop offering a selection of diamonds, precious stones, pearls, gold & sterling. Other services offered include jewelry & watch repair, custom designing and ear piercing.

Gem Master Jewelers 382 Eighty-Second Street Northwest, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-327-9889, Full service fine jewelry store that offers a large selection of high quality diamonds, gold, platinum, and gemstones plus offers professional jewelry repairs and appraisals.

Goldsmith's Jewelry Repair & Sales 107 Government Avenue Southwest, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-322-4181, Goldsmith's offers karat gold jewelry, diamonds, colored stones, pearls, and sterling silver jewelry. Same day service on most repairs and ring sizing is available in addition to stone setting, engraving, redesign and custom design are other features of the business that are offered.

Larry's Musical Madness 266 Union Square, Hickory, NC 28601, Downtown Hickory, 828-261-0415, Full line retail music store offering guitars, amplifiers, drums, sound reinforcement and accessories.

Catawba Furniture Mall 377 Highway 70 Southwest, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-324-9701, 800-789-0686, Discover a world of furniture shopping at this 350,000 square feet furniture mall that offers a wide range of discount furniture from 700 manufacturers, as well as home accessories and unique specialty shops. more... 

Hickory Furniture Mart 2220 Highway 70 Southeast, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-322-3510, The largest of its kind in the nation, this 20 acre complex is the area's biggest tourist attraction and one of North Carolina's top visitor destinations. The finest of North Carolina furniture, as well as select furnishings and accessories from all over the world, is available and the mart features factory outlets, galleries, and showrooms offering over 1,000 lines of furniture and home accessories. 

Valley Hills Mall 1960 Highway 70 Southeast, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-328-2436, The largest regional shopping mall in the area between Asheville and Charlotte, this shopping area is anchored by J.C. Penney, Sears, Dillards, and Belk and includes over 75 fine name brand stores and a food court that includes an antique style carousel. more... 

Berndt's 117 Government Avenue Southwest, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-322-1222, A full line of skiing, snowboarding, camping, outerwear, and boots is available at this sporting goods store that is the oldest locally owned outdoor store in Hickory, established in 1946. A pawn shop is also on site that offers an array of jewelry and electronics. 

Hometown Sports of Hickory 26 Second Street Northwest, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-328-5665, A great sporting goods store for all interests, this full service store offers an extensive selection of skis, snowboards, and roller blades, as well as a full line of exercise equipment and workout clothing. 

Cornerstone Wine & Gift Shop 377 Highway 70 Southwest, Hickory, NC 28602, Located at the Catawba Furniture Mall, 828-328-9463, Full service wine shop that offers wine from all over the world, champagne, and port, and unique gifts, home accents, and furnishings.

Hickory Wine Shoppe 238 Union Square, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-324-4441, One of the best selections of wine and beer in North Carolina is available at this beautiful and functional wine shop that also offers custom made gift baskets and wine accessories. Wine tastings are scheduled on some evenings.