We saw the Wood Brothers play at The Crossing on a Friday night in November. Hollar Mill is a cool…read moreconcept, especially for a small town like Hickory. An old mill space with a second lease on life, now holds various shops, restaurants, and the Crossing, a big event venue that obviously hosts some concerts but looks like it'd make a great wedding venue, too. We grabbed dinner at Highland Avenue just across the way before the show (review for them to follow) and then wandered over for the concert. The Crossing has a decent bar with a couple beers on draft as well as some bottles/cans and wine. You can leave the venue with your drink and hang out on the upstairs patio/balcony area. A nice spot to get some fresh air and have a conversation without screaming over the tunes. The acoustics weren't great for the Wood Brothers -- LOTS of feedback -- and it's all general admission. There are some benches with enough seating for about 10-15 people around the edge of the room. We stood in a few different spots all around the venue and I had a hard time seeing everywhere. While it was a sold out show, it didn't feel too crazy packed. All in all, it's a pretty venue in a cool spot but the acoustics and limited visibility make it a tough spot to enjoy a concert.

Went to Hickory for the first time to see The Wood Brothers, and this venue was okay. It is flat,…read moreso you do need to be up close if you care about that. The crowd was very alive, I can say that much...! I thought the overall venue atmosphere was neat, although I didn't care for the draperies hanging from the ceiling (just not my style). The only reason I didn't give 4 stars is because the beer selection was HORRIBLE. We are talking basic, gross (to me) beers: Coors Light (maybe??), Miller Lite, that genre. Two beers on tap, but also bad. No IPAs or dark beers or selection at all. Really irritated me, especially because there are tons of great breweries in our state, and Hickory is situated between many of them. I saw signage for the Blowing Rock Brewery and regret not going there for a pre-show brew.

We hosted a business Christmas dinner and had the private room downstairs. The owners and staff…read morewere wonderful and attentive. The food was delicious and the space was comfortable.

Great meal and service! For our party of 3 and drinks it was very reasonable and frankly, too much…read morefood. Sophie was a great server, sassy and funny. For those of you looking for fine dining in Hickory and have been spending your money at Cafe Rule; you're missing out. Come here and enjoy a great meal for a fair price. To the owner - please change your name on here to Duke's as Market on the Main is misleading and says that you're closed on Saturday.

As a major Hunger Games nerd vacationing a couple hours away, I knew I had to make the day trip out…read morehere. This destination has been on my bucket list. I absolutely loved seeing the filming spots, I even bought a t-shirt to remember this day! Talking to one of the employees, he said most of their visitors are Hunger Games fans. While I give this spot 5 stars for checking the "once in a lifetime" box, I really wish they would preserve this place a bit more. Katniss' house (building #16) was home to miscellaneous christmas decorations, random tools, and a birds nest. Also, it was so dark in there we had to get a flashlight out of our car. Genuinely, I would have loved to see this house as a close to movie accurate as possible, or even decorated with photos from the film featuring the location. I think this house would have been awesome as a mini museum (with replicated furniture, not actual movie pieces of course). I think this would bring in a lot of fans and spark up a lot of social media tourism with the new movie coming out. Now is the time! Again, absolutely awesome to see for any Hunger Games fan.

I visited with my partner 2 years ago and had an amazing time. Our tour guide was Donovan and he…read moreshowed us all around "District 12" from the Hunger Games movies, which was a delight. I definitely recommend this unusual but charming destination!

This was the perfect place for my wedding. It was elegant and timeless and everything I wanted. The…read morestaff is incredible to work with and the most easiest people to get along with. They helped every step of the way, including the layout, the set up and anything you needed.

My wife and I had our wedding and reception at Moretz Mills in 2017. It was an incredible…read moreexperience!! The entire staff (Carol, Parker, etc) was fabulous. They really made the planning process very easy and straight-forward. We didn't encounter any "gotchas" which speaks very highly of the authenticity of their character and the organization's values. To this day, people are still talking about how great of an experience it was at Moretz Mills on our special day. We plan to have many more events at Moretz Mills in the near future, as they are a first-class, top notch organization with professional and extremely polite staff. They truly made us feel like a part of their family. We definitely recommend Moretz Mills to anyone looking to host any type of event (large or small)...you will NOT be disappointed!

Nice place for an intimate get together. Nice grounds, fountains, and the house is beautiful…read moreinside. Went to a small wedding there (50 people?), they did a good job. Parking is limited, but they fit us all in.

We had on our wedding at Sapphire Hills event center on10/18/25. The venue was reasonably priced…read moreand the staff there were great to work with. They were accommodating and helpful and made sure our special day was perfect. The venue is very clean; floors shine. Big prep kitchen; lots of space for caterer and their team. Upstairs loft has lots of room and was a great space for our DJ. The owners listen to what you want in a venue and worked with us throughout our planning. We booked the venue in March for an October wedding and the venue staff kept in touch with us. There was an event the night before our morning wedding and the venue was immaculate. We were impressed; no sign of the previous event. I recommend this venue for your event. Beautiful property with great owners! Enjoy!

My cousin had her wedding her and this building is beautiful. They have plenty of parking, a…read morekitchen area, plenty of bathrooms, two levels and a beautiful staircase. They take care of everything! Setup, break down and they have an option to add on a cater and DJ! The inside is small but the building is beautiful.

This venue was absolutely gorgeous! I loved the spacious open air and it's the perfect spot for a…read morewedding. The photo ops are endless!

Providence Cotton Mill is one of my absolute favorite venues! The owners are incredibly kind and…read moreresponsive, and the venue is out of this world. The lighting is always amazing due to the beautiful open windows. Even the outside area is beautiful! The facilities are always clean and well taken care of. This is a fantastic option for any event!

This is a nice facility. It's a bit old, but well maintained. I attended a conference here…read moresponsored by a regional non-profit organization. The space was clean and ideal for the size of our group (about 200 people). The audio/visual equipment and the lighting were adequate. The staff were friendly and well prepared. The facility isn't fancy or modern, but it is still nice. It is very easy to get to. You can see it from the highway (I-40). There are also several hotels and restaurants in very close proximity.

I agree with the other reviewer, this place is well-kept. For the Home and Garden show, it didn't…read morehave a negative impression for age. It's a convention center, and it's bright, clean and nice. Not sure how much more modern it needs to be?

Omg what a beautiful venue. My cousin just had her wedding and reception there a few months ago. I…read morerecommend. We had our own brid suite to get ready in. There was a full kitchen and bar. Outside by the lake was beautiful, that's where the wedding was. Inside we had plenty of room to dance and turn up. 10/10

This is a nice event center the outdoor wedding area by the Lake was amazing. Very serene. We…read moreattended a 5 PM wedding in August and it was very cool and comfortable in the area where the wedding was held. The cocktail area was nice. The reception hall was great. This is a real nice venue. The bridal suite is awesome