Plan your weekend trip or day trip to Hickory to explore not only our outdoor adventures and culinary scene but we hope you will take a piece of Hickory home for the Holidays. 

With a family that works and drinks well together you are sure to find a place that feels like home and that is certainly true of the family owned and operated Warehouse Distillery.

Everyone can see the Linville Gorge from several vantage points on the eastern and western rims

Hart Square takes you back to a time where handcrafted and hard work was the way of life.

There are three big festivals coming up over the next two months that warrant a place on your calendar.

This October marks the 37th Annual Festival where visitors walk amongst the village structures that have truly come to life. Tickets are on sale now for this truly one-of-a-kind festival. 

Summer is in full swing and that means the heat has set in.  Escape the heat wave and cool off in Burke County! 

Burke County is the perfect destination for all sorts of water lovers, whether you are a thrill junkie, want a relaxing float or are looking to experience the water without getting wet.

Hickory offers scenic and peaceful outdoor amenities where you will experience nature’s warm embrace on the trails and a refreshing glimpse into what life is truly all about on the calm waters of Lake Hickory and the Catawba River.