The Hickory Metro Convention Center, home of the CARS Racing Show, is located off of exit 125 along I-40. The area includes numerous restaurants, hotels, and shopping.
Popular restaurants include:
– Outback – Iron Thunder – Hooters – IHOP – Chili’s – Olive Garden …and many more
The Convention Center is also close to Hickory’s major shopping district. The Valley Hills Mall has a large variety of stores. You will also find several big box stores such as Best Buy, Target, and many more.