Visit Hickory

Hickory, NC, is home to many sporting events and tournaments year-round. The area boasts locations like the Henry River Fork Park Soccer Complex, Lenoir Rhyne University's college-level facilities, and the Hickory Metro Convention Center. The Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau team is here to assist in planning your next sporting event in the Hickory Metro from location site selection, hotel information, off-site events, and things to do. The Hickory Metro Sports Commission partners with the CVB to assist in planning, hosting, and sponsoring events on the local, state, and national levels.

Each year, Hickory welcomes thousands of families, athletes, and spectators to our area to play their hardest and enjoy our beautiful and vibrant city!

Go on and explore—you know you want to! Catch a movie or live theatre performance, cheer on the Crawdads, or feel the thrill at Hickory Motor Speedway—the “Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars.” Looking for family fun? Plan a stop at the SALT Block, Dive Bar Hickory (kid friendly until 8pm), Downtown Hickory, and more. With over 30 parks and multiple access points to Lake Hickory offering boat, kayak, and SUP rentals, your outdoor adventure is waiting! Explore history with guided tours, discover a world-class art museum, and step back in time at Hart Square Village—the world’s largest collection of 1800s log structures.

The closest major airport to Hickory, North Carolina is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT / KCLT). This airport is in Charlotte, North Carolina and is 56 miles from the center of Hickory, NC.

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