Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina and bordered by four beautiful Catawba River lakes, the Greater Hickory Metro is a short drive to nearly any locale you might want, from the quiet mountains to the buzz of North Carolina’s largest city. The Greater Hickory Metro is a 90-minute drive from Charlotte, a 70-minute drive from Asheville or a 50-minute drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The area, which is connected by Interstate 321, Interstate 40 and Interstate 77, is rich in historic sites, museums, shops, handmade crafts, motor sports, golf, festivals and a variety of recreational opportunities. The Greater Hickory Metro has an array of cultural amenities including galleries, sculpture, performing arts and outdoor concerts.

The Greater Hickory Metro has earned a reputation for furniture and features miles of furniture outlets and galleries offering discount prices. Furniture making is still a hands-on craft in the region, which makes the Greater Hickory Metro the place for one-stop shopping for every room in the home.

With some of the best natural scenery this side of the Mississippi and a relaxed and welcoming environment, the Greater Hickory Metro is not only ideal for visitors, but also those seeking a place to settle down. Visit and enjoy the wonderful hospitality that awaits you in the Greater Hickory Metro.