- TripBuzz found 26 things to do with kids in or near Hickory, North Carolina, including 17 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Morganton, Lenoir, Mooresville and Charlotte.
- From Hickory Crawdads / L.P. Frans Stadium to AMF Colonial Lanes, the Hickory area offers 75 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Bowling, Theaters and Science Museums.
- Home to many furniture design companies, the city of Hickory is a flourishing business, residential and tourism community. Their motto, 'A Life Well Crafted' speaks to the artisanal background of their business men and women. Visitors and locals enjoy the areas many shops, spacious city parks and the local science center.
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Several trail rides are available at Cedar Creek Riding Stables, including a scenic two-hour ride touring 350 acres. An on-site gem mine, fishing and picnic areas round out the activities.
47.8 Miles
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132 votes
15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC 28278
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McDowell Nature Center & Preserve is over 1,107 acres and features 7 miles of walking trails and a 56-site campground. They have playgrounds, picnic areas and opportunities to see over 100 species of birds and other wildlife.
47.8 Miles
Garage Pass Shop Tours takes racing fans on a behind the scenes tour of NASCAR team garages. The customers pick the itinerary and the expert guide takes them there and relates the relevant history in detail.
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Ovens Auditorium
2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28205
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Ovens Auditorium is a performance venue that has hosted over 7,000 events during its history. The location, which has a 2,403-seat maximum capacity, hosts festivals, symphony orchestra performances, musicals, and comedy shows from the likes of Dave Chappelle.
47.9 Miles
Operated and managed by Cabarrus County, Frank Liske Park offers a variety of activities and amenities for the public to enjoy. This includes game facilities for volleyball, soccer and tennis, along with a fishing pond, playground and miniature golf.
48.0 Miles
Featuring 32 lanes, Ten Park Lanes is a traditional bowling center with a restaurant, a bar and live music. The center also offers arcade games and shuffleboard tables along with birthday party and private event hosting.
48.2 Miles
During the performance season at the Old Courthouse Theatre, guests can enjoy a combination of plays from a variety of genres including drama, comedy, and mystery. The theater also offers an annual murder-mystery dinner performance and youth program.
48.5 Miles
Consisting of a theater and art gallery, Cabarrus Arts Council features weekly concerts and artist studio events for visitors to attend. The gallery features the work of regional and national artists in multimedia, paintings, and sculpture.
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Amateur productions of art, music and literature are put on at Gaffney Little Theatre for a viewing audience. There's even a Young Actor Development Program for those interested in learning the craft.
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New and experienced paintball players can enjoy a 10-acre course at Predator Paintball. A variety of paintball game styles are offered and paintball equipment and referees are available, if needed.