Hickory’s location in the heart of the nation’s furniture manufacturing industry has made the city a true furniture-shopping capital. It offers the most complete and diversified shopping in North Carolina. Come find that perfect overstuffed chair you long to sink into at the end of the day. Or the armoire to fill that empty space in your bedroom. You’ll discover everything you need to fit your home, your lifestyle and your budget. Hickory is a furniture-buyer’s paradise. Some 60% of the nation’s furniture is produced within a 200-mile radius, so there’s a wide selection of choices. But furniture is just the beginning. 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. Arts are alive and well in music, dance and drama. Hickory was named one of the nation’s 10 most livable cities by Reader’s Digest. Discover Hickory: go to www.hickorymetro.com Copyright 2001, Blue Ridge Digest Publishing Company |