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Things to Do With Your Dog Near Hickory, NC

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Take your dog out and enjoy some fun activities! Visit a dog park, hike dog friendly trails, give your pup a bath, or go eat at a dog friendy restaurant!
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Dog Parks

Dog parks around Hickory NC. All of these parks on the list have a fenced area specifically for dogs!

 
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This park is HUGE with lots of agility equipment.
Fairbrook Optimist Dog Park
 
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Off leash dog park in the St. Stephens area!
St Stephens Park & Dog Park
 
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smaller dog park in Hudson, NC not too far from Hickory. There's agility equipment and things to do for the kids as well.
Redwood Dog Park
 
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This place is GORGEOUS! There's a dog park right when you enter. Afterwards, be sure to go on the trails. There's miles of trails here ranging from easy to difficult.
Valdese Lakeside Park
 
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1 acre fenced dog park plus trails!! Right outside of Hickory.
Riverbend Park
 
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Right outside of Hickory is a wonderful spot with a playground for the kids, hiking trails, and a fenced area dog park! This place is absolutely gorgeous and well kept.
Mountain Creek Park

Trails

Dog friendly trails near Hickory NC! 

 
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A hiking area that's dog, bike, and walker friendly
Hickory Greenway Trailhead
 
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Bakers Mountain Trail and Bakers Mountain Loop are both dog friendly hikes at Bakers Mountain Park!
Bakers Mountain Park
 
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Well groomed trails and beginner friendly!
Crowders Mountain State Park

Self Grooming Stations

Groom your pup yourself! 

 
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Super cheap self grooming station!
Pet Supermarket: Pet Food, Pet Supplies & Pet Products
 
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Just bring your dog and you groom them yourself. It's super cheap!
Pet Supplies Plus

Dog Friendly Restaurants

These restaurants welcome dogs to their outdoor tables! 

 
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Enjoy the bar and American food out on the patio with your pup!
Olde Hickory Station
 
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Nice little place you can bring your dog to.
Blowing Rock Draft House & Brewery
 
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Enjoy pizza with your pup!
Mellow Mushroom Hickory
 
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American pup and bar style food
Hickory Tavern: Your neighborhood gathering place.
 
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Coffee shop with you pooch!
Taste Full Beans
 
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Nice upscale little diner you can bring your dog to
Cafe Gouda
 
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Pub and bar. American food!
The Olde Tavern
 
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Get your dog a pup cup at any Starbucks drive thru location!
Starbucks