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Hickory has options! If
you like it, it's probably here!
In addition to the wide
variety of activities and events that take place on the campus of
Lenoir-Rhyne College, the
city of Hickory and neighboring communities offer numerous social,
recreational, shopping, sporting and leisure activities.
"Pleasantly
surprised" is the most common reaction that folks have once
they've experienced Hickory. It is one of those rare gems in
America that has the types of amenities that you'd expect to find in a
larger city with the small town charm that makes you feel at home.
This translates into a wonderful experience for L-R students as
they get to choose from a range of entertainment, dining and
recreational options in a safe community. Whether you enjoy
daylight activities or nightlife, dancing or dining, latte or sweet
tea, Hickory has all that you need! Click on the following link
to get the full scoop on Hickory: Hickory
Scoop, or scroll below and click on the scoop of your
choice.
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Dining
Options
A
short journey down Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd., and you will
quickly notice that Hickory has a lot of places to
eat! Drive around a bit more, and you're sure to
have information overload. Whether you like BBQ,
Steak, Italian, American or ethnic foods; fast food,
casual or fine dining; chain stores, mom & pop
establishments or unique foods; breakfast, lunch,
dinner, desert or anything in between, Hickory's
restaurants have a tall order from which to
choose. Click here
for a list of some of the local eating
options.
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Nightlife,
Entertainment & Fun
things to do
What do
you like?
Hickory has options...dancing,
theatrical performances, minor league baseball,
NASCAR, festivals, carnivals, community fairs,
art exhibits, cultural events, coffee houses,
musical events, etc. When the sun goes
down, Hickory comes alive! Click here
for a list of some of the entertainment options Hickory has to
offer.
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Shopping
and Retail
Is shopping your thing? Well, where do you
like to shop? Target, Best Buy, shopping
malls, Wal-Mart, specialty boutiques or local
stores. You'll have plenty of stores to
choose from in Hickory, including the Valley
Hills Mall, the area's two-story mall, and
several strip malls. Click here
for a list of some of the
area stores.
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Recreation
and Leisure
College can be
stressful at times, and sometimes the best stress
reliever is a walk, stroll or jog in a scenic park; or perhaps a hike in the beautiful Blue Ridge
Mountains would do. Whichever your
preference, there is plenty of natural beauty for you
to enjoy. Click here
for
a list of some of your options. |
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Want
the larger city experience without the city-life
headaches?
We've got access!
There's nothing like a good ole road trip! In addition to the variety of things to do in Hickory and
the surrounding areas, Charlotte and
Winston-Salem are a straight shot away, within and
hour's distance. For information
on amenities in the Charlotte area, click
here. For the Winston Salem/Greensboro
area, click here.
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