- The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near Hickory, North Carolina, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Art Museum and Arts Centers.
- From Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park to Harper House/ Hickory History Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hickory and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Morganton, Lenoir and Charlotte.
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104 S. Main St, In Front of Soda Shop, Davidson, NC 28036
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A guided walking tour, the Ghost Walk of Davidson offers entertaining and informative insights into Davidson's history, haunted and otherwise. Tours are led by knowledgeable guides who tell chilling and entertaining stories of the town's past.
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A city-sponsored art complex, the Cornelius Arts Center features a variety of art exhibits in various genres and media. The center also offers art classes and workshops, and hosts birthday parties, as well.
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17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Opened in 2002, The Comedy Zone at Lake Norman is a combination comedy club and restaurant that features regular celebrity performances. Local and national comedians are showcased weekly, and group hosting is also available.
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Davidson College, 315 N Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036
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The Katherine & Tom Belk Visual Art Center is a state-of-the-art facility that is home to art history and studio art. It houses two galleries for visiting and student art shows as well as studios for art majors and faculty.
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The Cleveland County Historical Museum covers the history of the local area through a range of artifacts that detail everyday life and the stories of average people. It is currently housed in the historic courthouse which was originally built in 1907.
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The Cleveland County Arts Council is an organization dedicated to promoting art in the local community. Art classes, summer camps, and scholarships for artistic students are among the many services the council provides to the community.
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Named after famous banjo player and local resident Earl Scruggs, the Earl Scruggs Center is a museum dedicated to the Blue Ridge area music. The museum is filled with exhibits and information that teaches about local music life and culture.
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Buffalo Creek Gallery sells paintings, prints, crafts and jewelry made by local artists using such diverse mediums as clay, oil, wood, soap and fiber. They also feature in-house studio space with working artists.
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Filled with a variety of retail stores and restaurants, Birkdale Village offers visitors an outdoor shopping experience. The streets often have live entertainment, and there is a theater located nearby.