Ever go to a strange town, bring the kids and have them drive you nuts from Boredom? Well to keep that from happening to you, in Hickory North Carolina, I have the solution read this and you will be prepared. One of. my favorites is Hickory Dickory Dock www.hickory-dickory-dock.com located at 825 Highway 70 SE Hickory NC phone number 828-322-3625 they have a restaurant, an arcade, mini golf ,bumper cars, laser tag and a place called Ticker's Playground where there are ball pits, slides and climbing toys for the younger kids. Next we have AMF Colonial Lanes 1951 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory Phone them at 828-327-2695. Located across from Valley Hills Mall, this Bowling Center has Bowling, a video arcade and food Sunday-Thursday, 9 AM-midnight; Friday-Saturday, 9 AM to 2 AM Now we have Valley Hill... 07/21/2008

We make it our goal to stay "on top" of the current technological trends in real estate, therefore we keep our real estate marketing techniques on the "leading edge" of our competition. All of this is for the all important ambition of keeping our clients happy, secure, and in the best position to make the most money possible off of the sale of their home. Centralized Showing Service (CSS) is just another example of how we put these ambitions into practice! Centralized Showing Service is a new and technological advanced showing appointment service, that allows you to rest assured that you are notified of every appointment, every time . This service also increases the security of your home . Now, in order for another real estate agent to retrieve the lockbox code to your home, they must ... 07/21/2008

The Hickory-Metro is home to many prestigious communities! Below is a list of neighborhoods that you may wish to consider, if you desire to live in a high end community, with amenities like award winning golf courses, equestrian centers and state of the art spas. The neighborhoods listed below are local to the Hickory, NC area, and feature homes that are $400,000 and up price range. We will be happy to provide more information about any of these neighborhoods. Real Estate in these neighborhoods is a high demand market. If you are thinking of moving to Hickory, NC and are considering one of these neighborhoods, please let us notify you when new properties become available in theses communities! Otherwise, you may miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime! Let Justin and Katie do the wor... 07/21/2008

Ready to hit the trail? The incredible, scenic landscape of Catawba Valley beckons. Breathe in the fresh air, gaze out at serene lakes and streams, sleep under the stars or simply take a contented walk in the woods. Enjoy walking and fitness trails, swimming, boating and more. Bakers Mountain Park 828-324-8461 6680 Bakers Mountain Road - Bakers Mountain Park is located on the highest point of elevation in Catawba County (1780 feet). The park features 189 acres of mature Chestnut Oak forest with nearly 6 miles of trail to explore. You will experience a variety of wildlife and plants that are native to the North Carolina Mountains. Come and explore the beauty and diversity of Catawba County's natural heritage at Bakers Mountain Park. Winkler Park 828-322-7046 2500 Clement Blvd. NW, Hicko... 07/20/2008

Real Estate is our passion. It's what we do! We enjoy helping others, and it is evident in the work that we do for our clients. With our combined experience in residential construction, home design, real estate management, and internet marketing, we are an unstoppable team . Our experience extends beyond simple real estate knowledge. A graduate with his degree in Architectural Technologies , Justin has experience in not only the physical construction and building of new homes, but also the design and engineering of residences. He has designed custom homes for many of his clients – thus offering his real estate clients just one more service that the average Realtor does not have. He is ready and willing to simply create your dream home, if you cannot find the one you want! With her degr... 07/20/2008

The classic Edsel still has quite a following. One of the largest Edsel clubs with members from all over the world will be coming to Hickory NC, July 23-26. The yearly rally will be held at the Hickory Park Inn & Gateway Center. The public is invited to come out. These Edsel enthusiasts love showing off their classic vehicles, especially on Saturday - 7/26/08. That's when all the cars will be shined up for judging. The Edsel was Ford's failed car line from the 1950s. The club will have cars from the 3 years of production - 1958, 1959 and 1960.   This photo is Jim Peeler's Edsel. Jim has a unique website for all things Edsel - check it out at http://www.edsel.net . If you need more info about the show - contact Jim at jim@edsel.net Edsels are not the only cars coming to Hickory. This wee... 07/18/2008

Wow - my hometown - Hickory NC hits the big time tonight on the History Channel's show Modern Marvels - 9pm.. Well, I suppose it would be nice to be recognized for something other than - underwear... more specifically socks - which seems a little better..  Hickory has long been known for it's furniture and hosiery manufacturing and many of these companies have survived by embracing technology and new approaches.  Our local Catawba Valley Community College has a Hosiery Technology center which will be featured tonight on Modern Marvels.. They wanted to see the latest technology for socks and panythose. The center tests durability as well as anti-microbial factors. Wow - now we have socks that fight bacteria growth - eh, toe jam??  This center does testing for companies like Land's End, N... 07/17/2008

<!-- .style2 { font-size: 12px; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style5 { font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; } .style6 {font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif} .style7 {font-size: 12px} .style8 {font-size: 10px} .style9 { font-size: 12px; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } --> Hickory has done it again! Hickory, NC is recognized nationally as the "All American City" in the entire United States! While winning this prestigious award once would be an honor, receiving this national award three times is a testiment to the great city that Hickory, NC really is! Residents of Hickory, NC graciously receive this honor, and are proud to be a Hickory, NC resident! Being nam... 07/11/2008

I have lived in Hickory for a few years now and I think it would have been helpful if someone had explained how the road structure of this town was set up. Basically the City was divided into 4 quarters, NE, NW,SE,SW Therfore you should be able to figure out what part of Hickory you are going to by the last two letters. Route 127 runs north south and seperates east west, and main ave in Downtown Hickory pretty much separates north south. Once you realize how that is set then things will make alot more sense to you. I will say that having a GPS has made things much easier though. 07/09/2008

Register for a FREE Top Producer 8i Training Class! As Top Producer's Sales Representative covering North Carolina and South Carolina; I offer FREE training sessions on a regular basis.  Get your first look at Top Producer 8i! This class is open to all agents and assistants!!!                                                                                                                             July 18, 2008     Hickory, North Carolina  Holiday Inn Select- Hickory I-40 Hwy 70 1385 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE Hickory, NC  28602  *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Topics to be covered in the class include the following: Agent Set Up Contact Entry Action Plans (follow-up campaigns) Listing and Closing Plans Mass Email/Mail Out Customer Web pages CMA's and Buyer Presentations Community a... 07/09/2008

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<!-- .style2 { font-size: 12px; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style7 {font-size: 12px} .style8 {font-size: 10px} .style10 {font-size: 10px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;} --> Justin & Katie Keisler specialize in Hickory, NC Real Estate , and being lifelong residents of Hickory , we appreciate the beauty of our lovely Lake Hickory, NC . The Lake Hickory area was voted by Reader's Digest as One of the Top 10 Places in America to Raise a Family ! Lake Hickory has over 100 miles of shoreline, totaling over 4200 acres of surface area. Lake Hickory offers 16 public boat launches and six marinas. Lake Hickory is a full recreational lake, allowing jet skis, water skiing, swimming, tubing, boat docks, fishing, and other water activities. During t... 07/08/2008

Let us be the first to welcome you to Hickory, North Carolina! Where almost every doorway says, "come on in," and every smiling face greets you with Southern hospitality! Folks around here want to make you feel at home, and soon after you learn a little more about this charming, yet thriving city, you will see just why Hickory, NC is the nationally awarded and "talked about" town in the region! Make Your Home in Hickory, NC Whether your are thinking about moving a family or business, Hickory, NC has it all – calm climate with four seasons that are as distinct as they are mild, excellent employment opportunities, low cost of living, diverse culture, and an endless array of recreational opportunities. Living in any of the cities of Catawba County is simply an unparalleled lifestyle. Loca... 07/08/2008

Welcome,my name is Phyllis Lloyd. My husband, Harold, and I are your local CertaPro Painters business owners. CertaPro Painters is the only paint company that is coast to coast,and has been since 1992. We specialize in residential interior & exterior painting, with quality guarantees.We only hire professional, responsible, trustworthy painters to complete our jobs. We will always be on time, keep you informed, and leave your property in excellent condition. Look for our Carolina Blue Van and  give us a call! We look forward to satisfying your painting needs! Oh, BTW I am also a Real Estate Agent. We give referral fees to agents that bring us a lead that turns into a job! 04/17/2008

HICKORY, NC Hickory is located in North Carolina's Piedmont region, 50 miles northwest of the City of Charlotte and 80 miles east of Asheville. Reader's Digest has named it among its "Ten Best Places to Raise a Family," and it is easy to see why. The schools are top-notch, the economy is thriving and the neighborly values trump all else in this lovely city near the Blue Ridge Mountains. Real estate options consist of single-family detached homes, condominiums and townhouses as well as land lots for custom building. Hickory is the banking, commercial, medical, and transportation hub of a 350,000-person metropolitan area, with over 38,000 of those people living in the city limits. Hickory is famous for its furniture and hosiery industries, and is now known for its telecommunications indus... 03/28/2008

Personally, I think Lake Hickory is a hidden treasure.  It is a beautiful lake, even though when looking at a map it just looks like a wide spot in the Catawba River.   When you are looking at it from one of the many subdivisions surrounding it, the views are astounding.   The building on Lake Hickory looks more sparse than it's neighboring Lake Norman because of the foilage and cliffsides to the lake.  Two major bridges cross Lake Hickory, Highway 321 and Highway 127.  The best thing about living off the 321 route is easy access to Blowing Rock or Boone going north, or Morganton and Asheville going west.  The lake has 105 miles of shoreline and covers 4,223 acres.  It is controlled by Duke Energy and has five public access areas.  If you are visiting the "furniture capital" of North Ca... 03/08/2008

Are you looking for that perfect house on the lake without paying top dollar?  Look no further!  This split foyer home offers lots of room at a very reasonable price.  Square footage on this home is 2576 for only $199,000.00 and has a full finished basement.  New siding and brick veneer make this an easy keeper.  Two car garage opens into the basement.   Den with wood burning fireplace, fourth bedroom, half bath, laundry and workroom or storage make it convenient for extra living space and privacy.  Main level has formal living room, formal dining room, large kitchen, den with wood burning fireplace, hall bath, two bedrooms and master suite.  Check out the covenants and restrictions online at http://www.northlakeshoa.org/.   HOA is optional!  HOA membership does offer you lake access.  ... 03/03/2008

Welcome to Hickory, North Carolina, where almost every doorway says, "come on in," and every smiling face greets you with Southern hospitality. Folks around here want to make you feel at home, whether you're shopping for furniture or enjoying a quiet weekend getaway. And speaking of furniture shopping, if you're looking to stake your claim on the home furnishings of your dreams, you've come to the right place. Some 60% of the nation's furniture is produced within a 200-mile radius, so you'll have a wide selection of choices. But furniture is just the beginning. Our historic sites and museums weave a rich tapestry of tales, memories and discoveries. There are plenty of places to go hit the trail and marvel at our countryside. The arts are alive and well, stirring the soul through music, ... 01/30/2008