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Hickory

North Carolina, United States · North America

About Hickory

Hickory sits on the route: 5 minutes from Longview, 52km from North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Hickory is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 40,374, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Hickory sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hickory to your route.

About Hickory

Harris Arcade, also known as the Arcade Building, is a historic commercial building located at Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938, and is a two-story, brick Commercial Style building, with Tudor Revival-Style arched arcade openings. It features an eight-foot wide arcade passage with a

Read more broken-tile terrazzo floor and intact late-interwar period commercial space. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

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Where is Hickory located?

Hickory is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.7332 latitude, -81.3412 longitude.

What is the population of Hickory?

Hickory has a population of approximately 40,374 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
40,374
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
North Carolina
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.7332, -81.3412

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Hickory

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

North Wilkesboro Speedway

A .625-mile NASCAR oval that sat abandoned from 1996 until a 2022 revival, with one banked straight following the natural slope of the land. Now restored and racing again while keeping its vintage character.

52 km · about 60 min drive

cafe

The Wren's Nest

A cozy mountain cafe near the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, a favorite stop for travelers exploring America's most scenic drive.

54 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Grandfather Mountain

A craggy 5,946 ft North Carolina peak just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, crowned by the Mile High Swinging Bridge: America's highest suspension footbridge, reached by a dramatic summit road.

60 km · about 70 min drive

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  • 61 kmLinn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway)A viewing area for the engineering marvel of the Linn Cove Viaduct as it curves around the face of Grandfather Mountain.

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