Hickory, NC  Things to Do

Hickory is home to exciting entertainment including arts, bars, pubs, clubs and special events. The Annual Hot Air Balloon event, BBQ competition, quilting festivals and the Fall Festival and Pumpkin Harvest are just of the things visitors and residents can enjoy each year.

Golf Courses:

Hampton Heights Golf Club 
1700 5th St NE
Hickory, NC 28601-1537
(828) 328-5010
The 18-hole "Hampton Heights" course at the Hampton Heights Golf Club facility in Hickory, North Carolina features 6,448 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71 . The course rating is 67.9 and it has a slope rating of 108. Hampton Heights golf course opened in 1970. Public.

Lake Hickory Town Course
430 17th Ave NW
Hickory, NC 28601-1819
(828) 327-8716
The 9-hole "Lake Hickory Town" course at the Lake Hickory Town Course facility in Hickory, North Carolina features all the hallmarks of North Carolina golf. Designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA, the Lake Hickory Town golf course opened in 1930. Private Non-Equity.

Henry River Golf Course
2575 Mountain View Rd
Hickory, NC 28602-9444
(828) 294-2638
The 18-hole "Henry River" course at the Henry River Golf Course facility in Hickory, North Carolina features 5,443 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70 . The course rating is 67.5 and it has a slope rating of 112. Designed by Jim Ditze, the Henry River golf course opened in 2005. Public.

River Crest Golf Club
50 Victoria Ln
Hickory, NC 28601-8823
(828) 495-0017
The 18-hole "River Crest" course at the River Crest Golf Club facility in Hickory, North Carolina features 6,558 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 72.1 and it has a slope rating of 137. Designed by Karl Litten, the River Crest golf course opened in 1996. Public.

Granada Farms Country Club
10 River Dr
Granite Falls, NC 28630-9341
(828) 396-2313
The 18-hole "Granada Farms" course at the Granada Farms Country Club facility in Granite Falls, North Carolina features 6,761 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 71 and it has a slope rating of 121. Designed by Tom Jackson, the Granada Farms golf course opened in 1976. Public.

Catawba Springs Golf Facility
3820 Wandering Ln NE
Hickory, NC 28601-8766
(828) 256-2171
The 9-hole "Fox Run" course at the Catawba Springs Golf Facility facility in Hickory, North Carolina features all the hallmarks of North Carolina golf. The 9-hole "Sulphur Springs" course at the Catawba Springs Golf Facility facility in Hickory, North Carolina features all the hallmarks of North Carolina golf. The 9-hole "Dogwood" course at the Catawba Springs Golf Facility facility in Hickory, North Carolina features all the hallmarks of North Carolina golf. Private Non-Equity.

Catawba Country Club
1154 Country Club Rd
Newton, NC 28658-8318
(828) 294-3737
The 18-hole "Catawba" course at the Catawba Country Club facility in Newton, North Carolina features 6,696 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 71.7 and it has a slope rating of 132 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA, the Catawba golf course opened in 1946. Private Non-Equity.

Rock Barn Golf and Spa
3791 Club House Dr NE
Conover, NC 28613-9456
(828) 459-9279
The 18-hole "Tom Jackson Course" at the Rock Barn Golf and Spa facility in Conover, North Carolina features 6,500 yards of golf from the longest tees . Designed by Russell F. Breedon, the Tom Jackson Course opened in 1976. The 18-hole "Robert Trent Jones Course" at the Rock Barn Golf and Spa facility in Conover, North Carolina features 7,125 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 74.7 and it has a slope rating of 140 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., ASGCA, the Robert Trent Jones Course opened in 1998. Public.

Other Outdoor Activities:

Trails, boating, sky diving, rock climbing, camping, hot air balloons and white water rafting