National Travel & Tourism Week 2024
🎉 It’s National Travel and Tourism Week, and we’re highlighting travel’s essential impact on our economy & countless communities across the country. Did you know that Travel & Tourism had a: 📈…
Continue ReadingSarah Davis Jones, CMP, TMP is the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau.
A native and lifelong resident of the Hickory Metro area she received her degree from Appalachian State University in Hospitality & Tourism Management through the Walker College of Business. Sarah enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors, new food scenes, sports and music events and more.
🎉 It’s National Travel and Tourism Week, and we’re highlighting travel’s essential impact on our economy & countless communities across the country. Did you know that Travel & Tourism had a: 📈…
Continue ReadingI have had the privilege of living in the Hickory area for most of my life. I have seen the many changes throughout the years as this City survived and clawed it's way back from the recession in 2008…
Continue ReadingWelcome to Hickory, North Carolina, a hidden culinary gem that will take your taste buds on a journey. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, Hickory's vibrant food scene offers…
Continue ReadingWhether you are Falling for the colorfully curated Fall menus, looking for those autumn-colored leaves, or exploring local outdoor events, we have lots of great ideas for you. Try these "Top Picks"…
Continue ReadingToday we are taking a trip over to another hidden gem in our area - The Hickory Aviation Museum. The Hickory Aviation Museum is located at the Hickory Regional Airport and houses numerous rotating…
Continue ReadingIn the city of Newton, NC in a warehouse, a little unsuspecting from the road, you’ll find the crafted works of sisters Baillie Rector and Andi Foss. Not only are they sisters but they are business…
Continue ReadingWith a "Hart" for preservation and keeping traditions alive - Hart Square takes you back to a time where handcrafted and hard work was the way of life. They meant survival. Most people aren't aware…
Continue ReadingToday we are exploring the newest music venue in Hickory - The Hum. The Hum, Hickory's premier location to catch new tunes under the stars - was manifested from a vision of music and community-minded…
Continue ReadingDICK’S Sporting Goods Basketball Tournament returned after 2020 Covid cancellation. Each school receives $4,200 from gate proceeds PLUS $5,000 from the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter…
Continue ReadingIt's officially Winter here in the Hickory area and we have some fun spots to keep the kiddos and kids at heart happy and entertained without breaking the bank. Today we are focusing on our Museums…
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