Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hickory, NC

  • 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.
  • 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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31.8 Miles
95% 55 votes
Parks 1750 Rankin Lake Road, Gastonia, NC 28052 MoreLess Info
Overlooking the 80-acre Rankin Lake, Rankin Lake Park allows access to the lake for fishing and boating. The park also features an 18-hole disc golf course, picnic shelters, a nearly 1.6 mile walking trail and a play area.
31.9 Miles
94% 64 votes
Race Tracks 130 Motorplex Drive, Mooresville, NC 28115 MoreLess Info
The GoPro Motorplex offers visitors rental go-karts as well features scheduled racing events. Located in Mooresville, North Carolina, the facility is open seven days a week for go-kart enthusiasts. The circuit is based on the Kartdroma Parma in Italy.
32.1 Miles
86% 14 votes
Movie Theaters 227 Griffith Street, Davidson, NC 28036 MoreLess Info
Adjustable seats and bistro tables create a unique movie-going experience at Our Town Cinemas, located in the Sadler Square Shopping Center. Special pricing is offered for students, children, seniors, military and matinee showings.
32.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 15901 NC Hwy 73, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
Situated on 24-acres of land, Blythe Landing is a leisure park that features a dockside cafe, floating piers for boat launching, a beach, and a playground. The park also is home to a number of sand volleyball courts.
32.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 21214 Legion Street, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
Measuring seven acres, Legion Park features a historic marker beside an old spring that once provided water for the town and served as a Revolutionary War encampment site. It offers a baseball field, picnic areas, a playground and walking trails.
32.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 504 Borders Road, Shelby, NC 28152 MoreLess Info
Bolin's Fishing Lake is a fully stocked carp-fishing lake catering to the avid fisherman featuring lakeside covered fishing for rain, weigh scale and cleaning station. Special prices for early morning fishing and regular contests are available.
32.2 Miles
100% 49 votes
Food Tours Main St, Davidson, NC 28036 MoreLess Info
Tour De Food Davidson provides tours to the best in fine dining and entertainment throughout the area. Those who participate also gain access to incredible architecture and lessons in local history.
32.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 108 S. Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036 MoreLess Info
An art gallery that showcases, sells, and supports locally-created art, The Sanctuary of Davidson hosts a variety of events, dinners, and art shows. It also offers lessons and workshops, as well as summer camps.
32.3 Miles
92% 60 votes
Mini Golf 18639 Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
When the Zent Family moved to Cornelius, they discovered that their family could not play miniature golf so they launched Lake Norman (LKN) Miniature Golf. The 18 hole miniature golf course also offers birthday parties.
32.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Comedy Clubs 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
Promoting local and national comedians, Lake Norman Comedy Zone is a popular adult entertainment venue in Cornelius. A full menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees are also provided for added convenience.
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