How to get out Hickory
Blowing Rock, NC. Beautiful town in the mountains. Great park downtown. Get some ice cream across the street, enjoy the breeze, and read a book. US-321N.
Blue Ridge Parkway. Junction is just north of Blowing Rock. US-321N.
Cone Manor. Crafts, information, and easy trails. The 3 mile jaunt to the lookout tower doesn't take much time and is worth the walk. Go south on the blue ridge parkway. Signed as a "Craft Center."
Charlotte, NC. Largest city in NC with lots of things to do. Take US-321S to I-85N.
Linville Gorge Wilderness. Serious hikers only. Pristine wilderness in the rugged, untamed Linville Gorge. I-40W to NC-18N/W to NC-181 to NC-183. Permits required for overnights during the peak months. Stay away from Cabin Trail and Rock Jock.
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Hickory
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