Hickory is a city located primarily in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States, with parts in adjoining Burke and Caldwell counties. The city's population at the 2010 census was 40,010, with an estimated population in 2013 of 40,361. Hickory is the principal city in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton MSA, in which the population at the 2010 census was 365,497 and is also included as part of the Charlotte-Concord Combined Statistical Area.

Hickory in United States offers a unique experience to travellers. This city is located in the close proximity of a major city Charlotte, United States. Charlotte is bestowed with interesting set of attractions like Carowinds, Nascar Hall Of Fame, The Billy Graham Library. Also, to reach Hickory, you'll have to take a flight to Charlotte; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. Get in the character of the city, this city requires at least of 1 to 2 number of days of exploration.