In & Around Hickory
Food scene
Huge selection of craft beer on tap, tasty food, and great little bakery/wine/beer/cheese shop. Cool atmosphere in the old train station. The outdoor patio is one of our favorite spots.
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Olde Hickory Station
232 Government Ave SWHuge selection of craft beer on tap, tasty food, and great little bakery/wine/beer/cheese shop. Cool atmosphere in the old train station. The outdoor patio is one of our favorite spots.
A favorite for celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. Upscale (but not fancy) dining in a cool old renovated warehouse.
Highland Avenue Restaurant
883 Highland Ave SEA favorite for celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. Upscale (but not fancy) dining in a cool old renovated warehouse.
FOURK
1410 4th St Dr NWInteresting menu of delicious food and wonderful cocktails
Amazing selection of oysters as well as a regular menu
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Standard Oyster Company
2147 N Center StAmazing selection of oysters as well as a regular menu
Fantastic menu of interesting selections with wonderful flavor and yummy cocktails.
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Boca
74 8th St SEFantastic menu of interesting selections with wonderful flavor and yummy cocktails.
Food and draft beer in a casual atmosphere that often has local music in the evening
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Blowing Rock Draft House & Brewery
883 Highland Ave SEFood and draft beer in a casual atmosphere that often has local music in the evening
Neat place with yummy milkshakes and a funky menu centered around french fries - try the Bad Piggy, you won’t regret it.
Hot Potato
310 U.S. Hwy 70 SWNeat place with yummy milkshakes and a funky menu centered around french fries - try the Bad Piggy, you won’t regret it.
Beer lovers
Cool spot with a dozen craft beers on tap and a huge selection of beer to go. One of our favorite local hangouts.
Craft Beer Cellar
109 Government Ave SWCool spot with a dozen craft beers on tap and a huge selection of beer to go. One of our favorite local hangouts.
Hops and Grapes
2420 N Center StEight beers on tap, good selection of craft beer to go and large wine selection.
Brewpub with tons of local beers on tap and good food
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Olde Hickory Tap Room
222 Union Square NWBrewpub with tons of local beers on tap and good food
Great taproom in Newton (easy 20 min drive) with indoor and outdoor spaces. There is usually a food truck as well.
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Novel Taproom
12 N Ashe AveGreat taproom in Newton (easy 20 min drive) with indoor and outdoor spaces. There is usually a food truck as well.
Cool place in Newton (easy 20 min drive) with beer on tap, wine, a food truck, and neat farm property to walk around.
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The Vineyard & Winery at Catawba Farms
1670 Southwest BlvdCool place in Newton (easy 20 min drive) with beer on tap, wine, a food truck, and neat farm property to walk around.
Shopping
The local mall which is about a 15 minute drive from the studio suite
Valley Hills Mall
1960 US Hwy 70 SESightseeing
Our historic downtown with shops, restaurants, and oftentimes local musicians playing in the evening.
Union Square
Our historic downtown with shops, restaurants, and oftentimes local musicians playing in the evening.
Hike the mountain you see from the patio.
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Bakers Mountain Park - Catawba County, NC
6680 Bakers Mountain RdHike the mountain you see from the patio.
Large park that is partially on the water with walking trails and a disc golf course.
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Glenn C. Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park
6th Street NorthwestLarge park that is partially on the water with walking trails and a disc golf course.
Wonderful State Park with plenty of hiking trails and waterfalls.
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South Mountains State Park
3001 South Mountain ParkWonderful State Park with plenty of hiking trails and waterfalls.