Lake-Hickory
is located in the foothills of the Brushy Mountains in Alexander County, near the town of Taylorsville in North Carolina's Heartland. Lake Hickory is approximately one hour from the city of Charlotte. Swimming, fishing, boating, jet skiing and water skiing are all available on Lake Hickory, with hiking, biking, golf and sightseeing opportunities available in the surrounding area. The rolling hills of the countryside are dotted with apple trees, peaceful farms and gardens. Alexander County is known for its' apples, so if you're visiting during fall harvest, be sure and visit one of the local orchards and take home a basket full of them. Points of special interest near Lake Hickory include Rocky Face Mountain (a great place to hike with awesome views from the summit,) the Alexander Railroad Company's "June Bug," which is a locally owned and operated, short-line railroad, and the Old Jail Museum and Matheson Park in Taylorsville. The village of Taylorsville is also home to a weekly farmer's market in the summer and an annual Apple Festival in October. The Brushy Mountain Motor Sports Park is also located near Lake Hickory, consisting of more than 1,700 acres, including 40 acres for off-road vehicles. Gem mining for emeralds, sapphires, garnets and other precious stones and gems can be found at the nearby Hiddenite Gem Emerald Hollow Mines.
Surrounding areas: Lenoir, North Carolina (23.4 mi), Lake Norman, North Carolina (24.2 mi), Pilot Mountain, North Carolina (26.0 mi), Morganton, North Carolina (27.9 mi), Wilkesboro, North Carolina (28.7 mi), Mountain Island Lake, North Carolina (29.7 mi), Deep Gap, North Carolina (37.0 mi)
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Lake Hickory Vacation Rentals
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Lake Hickory Weather & Climate
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North Carolina's Heartland has a moderate, four-season climate. The single most important factor in the state that influences weather is altitude. The Heartland is partially protected by the western mountain ranges from the cold air that moves across the central States. The temperature drops to 10 to 12 degrees about once during an average winter over central North Carolina. Extreme cold temperatures are rare outside the mountains. The warmest days are found in the interior rather than near the coast. Autumn is the driest season and the season of most rapidly changing temperature. There is no distinct wet or dry season in the state, although July is usually the wettest month. North Carolina is outside the principal tornado area of the U.S., but still averages two or three per year. Tropical hurricanes come close enough to influence the weather about twice in an average year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
48°F |
29°F |
4.04 in. |
49°F |
| February |
53°F |
31°F |
3.81 in. |
46°F |
| March |
61°F |
38°F |
4.70 in. |
52°F |
| April |
70°F |
46°F |
3.61 in. |
59°F |
| May |
77°F |
55°F |
4.34 in. |
68°F |
| June |
84°F |
63°F |
4.42 in. |
73°F |
| July |
87°F |
67°F |
4.14 in. |
77°F |
| August |
86°F |
66°F |
3.60 in. |
80°F |
| September |
79°F |
59°F |
4.26 in. |
76°F |
| October |
70°F |
47°F |
3.23 in. |
70°F |
| November |
60°F |
39°F |
3.44 in. |
58°F |
| December |
51°F |
31°F |
3.48 in. |
55°F |
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Lake Hickory Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Charlotte Douglas International airport (CLT) located about 38 miles south of Lake Hickory in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Shelby Municipal airport (EHO) located approximately 40 miles southwest of Lake Hickory in Shelby, North Carolina, the Smith Reynolds airport (INT) located roughly 60 miles east of Lake Hickory in Winston - Salem, North Carolina, and finally the Piedmont Triad International airport (GSO) located around 74 miles east of Lake Hickory in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Lake Hickory Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds | Charlotte | NC | 40.0 mi. | | | Jeepers | Concord | NC | 40.9 mi. | | | Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe | Greensboro | NC | 81.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 47.9 mi. | | | Emerald Pointe Water Park | Greensboro | NC | 81.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Rock Barn Club of Golf | Conover | NC | 2.5 mi. | | | DT Golf | Newton | NC | 5.3 mi. | | | Glen Oaks Country Club | Maiden | NC | 11.2 mi. | | | Brushy Mountain Country Club | Taylorsville | NC | 13.1 mi. | | | Granada Farms Country Club | Granite Falls | NC | 14.2 mi. | | | Orchard Hills Golf Course | Granite Falls | NC | 14.2 mi. | | | Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club | Denver | NC | 16.5 mi. | | | Fox Den Country Club | Statesville | NC | 17.6 mi. | | | Lakewood Golf Club | Statesville | NC | 17.6 mi. | | | North Carolina National Golf Club | Statesville | NC | 17.6 mi. | | | Twin Oaks Golf Club | Statesville | NC | 17.6 mi. | | | Lincoln Country Club | Lincolnton | NC | 18.8 mi. | | | Westport Golf Course | Denver | NC | 19.7 mi. | | | Twin Oaks Golf Course | Jamestown | NC | 20.6 mi. | | | Country Acres Golf Club | Lenoir | NC | 22.8 mi. | | | Lenoir Golf Course | Lenoir | NC | 22.8 mi. | | | Briarcreek Golf Club | High Shoals | NC | 23.0 mi. | | | Mallard Head Country Club | Mooresville | NC | 23.7 mi. | | | Mooresville Golf Course | Mooresville | NC | 23.7 mi. | | | White Oak Par 3 | Alexis | NC | 24.0 mi. | | | Cherryville Country Club | Cherryville | NC | 27.0 mi. | | | Silver Creek Plantation | Morganton | NC | 27.6 mi. | | | Magnolia Golf Club | Magnolia | NC | 28.2 mi. | | | Rock Creek Country Club | North Wilkesboro | NC | 29.1 mi. | | | Quaker Meadows Golf Club | Morganton | NC | 29.3 mi. | | | Birkdale Golf Club | Huntersville | NC | 29.7 mi. | | | Pine Grove Golf Club | Shelby | NC | 29.7 mi. | | | Skybrook Golf Club | Huntersville | NC | 29.7 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 46.7 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 48.5 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 48.5 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 76.7 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 108.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Duke Powder State Park | | NC | 14.8 mi. | | | Rendezvous Mountain State Park | | NC | 34.3 mi. | | | Crowders Mountain State Park | | NC | 36.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory | NC | 8.6 mi. | (Art) | | Historic Latta Plantation | Huntersville | NC | 29.5 mi. | (History) | | Schiele Museum of Natural History | Gastonia | NC | 32.5 mi. | (Science) | | Lightfactory | Charlotte | NC | 40.0 mi. | (Art) | | Mint Musuem of Art | Charlotte | NC | 40.0 mi. | (Art) | | Doors | Advance | NC | 46.0 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Carolina Zoological Park | Asheboro | NC | 77.2 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 77.3 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 91.3 mi. | |
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