Highland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Enjoy the student vibe at Lenoir-Rhyne University during your stay in Hickory. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Hickory Metro Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Hickory Metro Convention Center during your trip to Hickory. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Catawba Valley Medical Center
If Catawba Valley Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hickory.
Frye Regional Medical Center
If Frye Regional Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hickory.
Valley Hills Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Valley Hills Mall during your stay in Hickory. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
L.P. Frans Stadium
Catch an event at L.P. Frans Stadium during your trip to Hickory. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Our pick of the best Highland Hotel Deals
Sleep Inn Hickory South
I rated the cleanliness low because there was mold in our bathroom.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG
Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
Place was a mess and we didn’t even sleep there. Lost our money.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Conover-Hickory
Bathroom could use a bit more attention, but other than everything was great
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hickory-Hickory Mart by IHG
The room was very clean. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We were able to check in earlier than planned since the room was available. Breakfast was very good. They had plenty of hot and cold options. The area is safe and the parking was eady and safe
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Family Resort! MINI GOLF, heated pool, lakefront, hot tub, game & theater room!
This house is exactly as wonderful as described! They had every amenity we needed and more, both indoors and outdoors. It’s beautiful and there’s so much to do for every age group. It’s clean, beautifully and comfortably decorated, and the game room was so much fun! You can’t go wrong here.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland
Claremont
While visiting Claremont, you might make a stop by sights like Maple Grove and Catawba Science Center.
Viewmont
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Viewmont and surrounding area, you can visit Maple Grove and Catawba Science Center.
Downtown Hickory
While Downtown Hickory may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hickory Community Theatre and Harper House.
Kenwoworth
When in Kenwoworth, you can plan a visit to Catawba Science Center and Harper House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Oakwood Historic District
The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Oakwood Historic District. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Hickory Community Theatre and Harper House, a few notable attractions nearby.
Ridgeview
While Ridgeview may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hickory Community Theatre and Harper House.
