Newton, North Carolina

Hickory Motor Speedway

Hailed as the birthplace of NASCAR stars such as Dale Earnhardt, Junior Johnson, Ned and Dale Jarrett and Harry Gant. Opened in 1951, this is one of the country'

Southside Park

A 27-acre park featuring: group picnic shelters, amphitheater, concession and restroom facilities, playground area, informal ballfield, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, paved parking for 125 cars, open area for informal activities

Catawba Lakes Golf Course

Newly renovated. Includes two lakes with four greens around lake. Also creekside holes. Some island type greens. Some links-type holes with mounds.;range, putt. green, chip. green, pro shop, rentals, school, ;Open year-round, ;828/322-1599, Fax: 828/326-9855, ;

The Trott House Inn

Catawba County Museum of History

Housed in the former Catawba County Courthouse (circa 1924). Regional in its scope of the Catawba Valley area history, the exhibits include a rare British Revolution-era redcoat, a 1930's racing car, a fine collection of locally crafted furniture and Catawba Valley pottery.
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