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The Hickory Furniture Mart, a unique mix of factory outlets, custom showrooms and private galleries. Within this four level complex, you'll find home furnishings, accessories, indoor and outdoor lighting, artwork, fine oriental rugs, fabrics, personal design services and much more. Discover the most diverse selection available under one roof with incredible discounts up to 80% off most retail pricing. The Mart houses countless collections and styles to satisfy any need.

One of only two original remaining covered bridges in North Carolina. The Bunker Hill Covered Bridge was built in 1895 by Andy L. Ramsour. Catawba County Commissioners in 1894 had called on nearby owners of Bunker Hill Farm to build and maintain a bridge that would cross Lyle’s Creek on the old Island Ford Road, a former Native American trail. The landowners hired Ramsour, keeper of the Horseford covered bridge that spanned the Catawba River north of Hickory.

A ten-minute hop, skip, and a jump from I-40, the Murray’s Mill Historic District, in the rolling countryside of eastern Catawba County, nestles just as it was a century ago along the banks of Balls Creek. It's perfect for an afternoon picnic or a quick leg-stretcher. A placid pond slips over a mill dam, and the 28’ waterwheel of this National Register Historic Site makes its slow way round.

Private liberal arts university located in western North Carolina. Offers over 60 majors and 14 graduate programs with day, evening and online classes.

CVCC offers career training in many technical and industrial fields. CVCC is also a great place to complete the first two years of a four-year degree.

A journey on the Blue Ridge Parkway offers motorists spectacular views of Southern Appalachia’s diverse beauty for 469 uninterrupted miles. Blue-misted mountains, cascading waterfalls, rolling pasture, and gorges banked with wildflowers greet hikers of all skill levels among the more than 100 varied and intriguing trails in North Carolina and Virginia. The Blue Ridge Parkway is able to provides one of America's greatest driving experiences.

In 1986, the Hickory Museum of Art moved into its current location in the Arts and Science Center of Catawba Valley, initially built as Claremont High School. Our exhibitions feature our Permanent Collection of American Art and works borrowed from private collectors and other institutions.

Rock Barn Golf Club and Spa located in Conover, NC, offers a spectacular view of their pristine golf course. Host of an annual Champions Tour Tournament during late September or early October this view will let you see the pros prepare for the tournament. They offer two signature courses, both by golf course design greats, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and Tom Jackson. They also offer a state-of-the-art luxury spa; a professional tennis center; an equestrian center; and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

The Hickory Metro Convention Center a great venue for events, meetings, conventions, conferences and shows in Western North Carolina and is also located near Charlotte, NC.

Valley Hills Mall provides one-stop shopping and a family-friendly environment with over 90 specialty stores, food court eateries, as well as Belk, Dillard's, jcpenney and Sears. The mall offers many first-to-market retailers such as Hollister, aerie, Charlotte Russe, The Buckle and many others. Valley Hills Mall features a 28-foot antique carousel, a Speedway Soft Play Area for kids, soft seating areas, family restrooms and two parking decks to provide a pleasant customer experience.

L.P. Frans Stadium is a stadium in Hickory, North Carolina. It is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of the Hickory Crawdads minor league baseball team.

The Blowing Rock, North Carolina's oldest travel attraction since 1933, is an immense cliff 4,000 feet above sea level overhanging Johns River Gorge 3,000 feet below. Open all year weather permitting in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. We are wheelchair accessible. Pets on a leash are welcome. Call or vist theblowingrock.Com for directions

Boone Area attractions are nationally renowned. Walk across the Mile-High Swinging Bridge atop Grandfather Mountain. Delve into Linville Caverns. Tweetsie Railroad is up to full-steam (don't forget October's Halloween Festival and Ghost Train). Plan your fall vacation with our Fabulous Long Weekend Family Itinerary. As well as shopping, and multiple ski resorts, ranging from 15 minutes to 1 hour away.

George Vanderbilt created Biltmore as an escape from everyday life. Now, you are invited to explore that escape for yourself. The estate offers tours of his extraordinary home, beautiful gardens, Antler Hill Village & Winery, horseback riding, and much more. All nestled on 8,000 acres in the mountains of Asheville, NC. Call for Hours of operation