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.
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.
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
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.