attractions: Glenn C. Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park, Hickory Aviation Museum, Henry Fork River Park, restaurants: Amos Howards Brew Pub, Mountain Fried Chicken, The Angus Steakhouse, Reynolds Sandwich Shop, Circus Hall of Cream, West End BBQ, Rosa de Saron Mexican Taqueria, Nakama Japanese Steakhouse, China View Restaurant, North Hickory Market