John Sr. & Wilma Boucher's Family
Things To Do
Taste Full Beans
Taste Full Beans is a coffeehouse, cafe, and gallery committed to specialty coffee and teas, healthy food, local art, and a vibrant downtown community.
Catawba Science Center
Plan a visit to Catawba Science Center, a 35,000 sq. ft. science technology children’s museum offering hands-on exhibits, salt and freshwater aquarium galleries, and a state-of-the-art digital planetarium theater.
Hickory Farmers Market
Saturday 8 AM- 1 PM. Fields, folks & fun—that's the Hickory Farmers Market! Our train side location, under The Sails, lends an "all is right with the world" atmosphere of antique winds and modern laughter. Shake your Farmer's hand, tap your feet to the music, taste our local Chefs' market creations, and make old friends. Lots of quaint shops in that area, Union Square, after you go the the market.
Lowes Foods City Park
Good place for kiddos to cool down after strolling through the Farmers Market. Downtown park that incorporates play space, an interactive water feature, an attractive place to sit and enjoy, as well as a place where children can explore the unique "unrestricted play" equipment and cool themselves with an interactive water feature.
Henry River Mill Village
From it’s days making cotton yarn to its more recent adaptation as District 12 in the Hunger Games films, the Henry River Mill Village offers visitors a step back into the last century and a peak into the rich heritage of western North Carolina mill towns. Book a Historic Tour or Book a Hunger Games Tour
Emerald Hollow Mine
The Emerald Hollow Mine is the only emerald mine in the world open to the public for prospecting. Host to more than sixty different types of naturally occurring gems and minerals, a virtual treasure trove of gemstones can be found at our gem mine! We also have a complete lapidary shop that will turn your rough gemstones into beautifully cut stones and jewelry.
Blowing Rock
Too many places to list, Hiking, zip lines, rafting, shopping and more - about 45 minutes drive away (Rafting would be farther). Check out the Blowing Rock website to explore the many options. See, you really need about a week here!
Asheville
Asheville is about 1 hour directly west and similar to Blowing Rock there is too much to possibly list all the options. Go to the webiste to see the top 50 things to do, including the historic Biltmore House. Have I convinced you to stay for a week yet?
Olde Hickory Tap Room
local restaurant featuring American cuisine, locally brewed beer, a full bar, live music and more! 11:00am-2:00 am
Crescent Moon Cafe
Great late night options for food and craft beer, Deli Fresh Vegan & Gluten-Free Menu Selections
Hickory Tavern
Great place to watch a game eat and drink. Possibly live music.
Blowing Rock Draft House & Brewery
Location for Saturday Dinner