Information on Hickory, North Carolina Area

Paradise Harbor is located about 15 minutes west of Hickory on the main channel of Lake Rhodhiss, about 3 miles from I-40. It is nestled between Asheville, Greensboro, Boone, and Charlotte, NC, with quick access to I-40 and US Highway 321.

Hickory, population of about 37,000, is one of the fastest growing areas in North Carolina, now with more than 300,000 people in the metro area. Centrally located between Asheville, Boone, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem, Hickory is becoming an ideal location for many reasons. From Hickory, you can take day trips to the beach or go snow skiing in the mountains. With an average temperature of 77 degrees in July, it’s no wonder that this region has become so popular.

In 1997, Reader’s Digest called Hickory “One of the 10 best places in America to raise a family”. To arrive at the list of the top places to raise a family, researchers went to the source, surveying parents about factors that affect family life. In the Hickory area, parents interviewed cited positive factors including low taxes, the variety of available activities, the quality of the schools, the affordable cost of living, and the sense of a community.

Also, www.epodunk.com recently rated Hickory "The Best Hometown in North Carolina".

Entertainment – 26 Movie theater screens, Hickory Crawdads AAA baseball, Hickory Furniture Mart, shopping malls, fitness trails, health clubs, museums, live theater, Hickory Motor Speedway, Hiddenite’s Emerald and Gem Mine, local college sporting events, and of course boating activities on Lake Rhodhiss.

Medical Facilities – Closest Hospital is 5 miles away, with 4 Hospitals within 30 minutes, as well as a variety of local clinics.

Golf Courses – over 20 private and public golf courses, including Lake Hickory Country Club designed by Donald Ross of Pinehurst #2 fame and Rock Barn Golf Clubdesigned by Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Rock Barn each year hosts the Greater Hickory Classic Champions Tour Event!

Dining – An abundance of fine eating establishments, offering a wide variety of styles and menus.

From breathtaking sunsets to relaxing boat rides with pristine shoreline and other wonders of nature, Paradise Harbor is a place of beauty. It is not just a place to live, but a home where every day means another exciting journey into the very best life has to offer.

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