Location: Hickory
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Top 5 Historic Sites in Hickory, North Carolina (NC)
Hickory is a city located primarily in Catawba County, North Carolina, with parts in adjoining Burke and Caldwell counties. The city's population at the 2010 census was 40,010, with an estimated population in 2015 of 40,374. Hickory is the principal city in the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton MSA, in which the population at the 2010 census was 365,497 and is included as part of the Charlotte–Concord Combined Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Hickory
1. Maple Grove
2. Shuford House & Gardens
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Shuford House & Gardens is a charming community house in the Oakwood district, built in 1904, now adjacent to other historic structures and a small public park with gardens, tranquil walking paths, peaceful fountain, white pergola. The park is free to visit; tours of the house are available by appointment. Both can be rented for weddings, birthdays, showers, meetings & other special occasions.
3. Henry River Mill Village
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
For decades, the Henry River Mill Village has sat dormant. On the surface, the once vibrant village appears abandoned, lost, and well beyond repair. Since being built in 1905, there has been a lot of history made in the village, including it's most recent appearance as District 12 in the Hunger Games movies. Join us for one of our many tours available for all ages and all interests.
Reviewed By WeagleDude - Midlothian, United States
There is no other place I have ever been as unique as Henry River Mill Village. The site of Katniss Everdeen's house from Hunger Games and rich 120+ year old history. I went thinking that the history would be neat and the fandom was amazing. I left thinking the fandom is neat and the history being the most amazing part. Our family even met one of the individuals who used to call the village home as a kid. While I still like the rustic look of the houses, I value more that the renovations are restoring the outside of the houses closer to what they would have looked like when the original families lived there. I think it's important that that past is respected since it was home to many who live locally in the area. It's like the most amazing convergence of history, present, and future! My wife, kiddos, and I were able to stay in the 1st house restored by the owners. Calvin informed me that our kids were the first kids who have stayed in the upstairs beds that his wife designed. Take a look in the next time you're near hickory North Carolina, highly suggest you book this on your way towards Asheville or Raleigh depending on which way you're headed.
4. Union Square
5. Harris Arcade Specialty Shops
The Harris Arcade was constructed in 1938 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Today,the Harris Arcade is home to a variety of boutique shops,art gallery,and spa services. Walk through the tunnel and run your hands along the rich stone work that adorns the structure. A sitting area exist on the first level Enjoy the history of learning about the arcade's history.
