#1.
Sulphur Springs Road, Hiddenite, North Carolina
The one and only public emerald mine in the ... More on TripAdvisor
Nonetheless, it's fun to sift for the wide variety of multicolored stones and I'm sure it would be even mor... More on TripAdvisor

#2.
Sulphur Springs Road, Hiddenite, North Carolina
Kids will love searching for real emeralds and sapphires at the mines. More on travelandleisure
Hiddenite is a good place for kids like the semi bad reviews say for people looking for gems they r there b... More on TripAdvisor

#3.
438 Fort Dobbs Road, Statesville, North Carolina
For those interested in the history of North Carolina, a visit to Fort Dobbs State Historical Site, near St... More on PlanetWare
If you're interested in colonial history, it's worth a lunch stop, but I wouldn't make a special trip to se... More on TripAdvisor

#4.
2000 6th Street NW, Hickory
Five picnic shelters with tables and grills; two playgrounds; restrooms; gazebo; nature board walk, lighte... More on Hickorymetro.com
This park has safe equipment for children , a beautiful walkway through the woods, and many great birdin... More on Yahoo! Travel

#5.
26 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, North Carolina

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525 W a St, Hickory, North Carolina, United States

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Hickory, North Carolina, United States

#8.
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Constantly growing Mountain bike section to the right and STRAIGHT UP. Locals are working on new trails constantly and would probably be best to take your first few ride with someone, (typically me... More on trails.mtbr.com
If not just stay on the double track aka four wheeler trails. More on trails.mtbr.com

#9.
2000 SE Catawba Valley Boulevard Hickory
Twelve theaters, four with stadium seating, six with Dolby Digital Surround and six with DT5 Sound.
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Twelve theatres showing the best of first run movies is featured at this ... More on Yahoo! Travel

#10.
2500 Clement Blvd NW, LP Frans Stadium, Hickory, NC 28601
This Class "A" affiliate of the Texas Rangers excites over 187,555 fans during 70 thrilling home games. Regular season ... More on Hickorymetro.com
A "Class A" professional baseball team that are an affiliate of the Pittsburgh ... More on Yahoo! Travel
