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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a staircase, and a hallway leading to other rooms.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds.

1. Sleep Inn Hickory South

3.2 km from Catawba Science Center

Ricky

RM264

RM298 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A buffet setup with various food items, a coffee machine, and a water dispenser.

A lobby with a checkered floor, stone wall, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a sign reading 'Quality Suites,' and a parking lot.

2. Quality Suites Hickory South

3.1 km from Catawba Science Center

Mary

RM269

RM304 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, a green sofa, a patterned armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight machines, a large mirror, and a TV on the wall.

A dining area with a round table and chairs, wooden cabinets, and a buffet table with fruits and vegetables.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

3. Baymont by Wyndham Hickory

3.1 km from Catawba Science Center

Jacobus

RM243

RM275 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern reception area with a large number '6' on the wall, a reception desk, and a built-in coffee machine.

A barn with a mural of a sunset landscape on its side.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a built-in desk, and a mirror.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small wooden desk with a chair, and a built-in refrigerator.

4. Motel 6 Hickory, NC

Green Park, 2 km from Catawba Science Center

Patricia

RM257

RM291 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small desk, and a chair.

A room with a brick wall, a white chair, a coffee station with multiple coffee makers, and a painting of a landscape.

A modern lobby with an ATM, seating area, and a stone wall.

A Starbucks Coffee with a clear sign, a green umbrella, and a parking lot.

5. Econo Lodge Hickory

2.8 km from Catawba Science Center

Catherine

RM241

RM273 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A building with a mural of a sunset over mountains and trees.

A laundry room with stacked washers and dryers, a water cooler, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stove, and sink.

6. Studio 6 Hickory, NC

Green Park, 2 km from Catawba Science Center

Rebecca

RM261

RM295 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A kitchen area with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a countertop with coffee-making equipment.

A reception area with a counter, a television displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms," and a glass door leading outside.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, nightstand, desk, chair, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A motel with a modern design, featuring a large parking area and a well-lit entrance.

7. Red Roof Inn Hickory

2.7 km from Catawba Science Center

Frank

RM262

RM296 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with sofas, tables, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, tables, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a seating area with sofas and tables, and a wooden partition wall.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dining area with a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Hickory

5.2 km from Catawba Science Center

Nancy

RM534

RM603 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A wooden staircase with a floral wallpaper background, a wooden door, and a chair with a cushion.

A two-story white house with a front porch, a central entrance, and a small front yard.

A covered patio area with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a garden.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lamps.

9. The Trott House Inn

12.5 km from Catawba Science Center

Tina

RM737

RM788 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

10. Hampton Inn Hickory

3.9 km from Catawba Science Center

Caleb

RM508

RM574 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a Holiday Inn Express sign.

A swimming pool with a white picket fence, lounge chairs, and a small gazebo.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a clock tower, and a large building with multiple windows.

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Conover (Hickory Area) by IHG

10.7 km from Catawba Science Center

Jacob

RM499

RM564 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, tables, and a covered section.

A modern hotel with a 'HOME 2' sign, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with a view.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows, and a view of the outside.

12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Hickory

3.7 km from Catawba Science Center

Deena

RM525

RM593 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, large windows, and a fire feature.

A spacious atrium with high ceilings, modern lighting fixtures, and a central skylight.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, a reception desk, and a television displaying a map.

A modern fireplace with a glass display above it, a stone wall, and a wooden floor.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Hickory

3.8 km from Catawba Science Center

Dale

RM525

RM593 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A multi-level lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a large window.

A modern living room with a fireplace, sectional sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a chair, and two bedside lamps.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a view of the upper floor.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Hickory

3.9 km from Catawba Science Center

Wayne

RM600

RM678 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple buildings.

A restaurant with a green booth seating area, wooden tables, and chairs.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, wooden accents, and a large decorative wall piece.

A modern room with two wooden armchairs, a round table, and a large window with curtains.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Hickory

3.6 km from Catawba Science Center

Lisa

RM576

RM651 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a rooftop pool area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large open space.

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large potted plant.

16. Comfort Inn Conover-Hickory

7.7 km from Catawba Science Center

Joshua

RM348

RM393 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern living room with a large window, a white sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a red velvet sofa, white tables, and a reception desk.

17. Best Western Hickory

3.6 km from Catawba Science Center

Robert

RM343

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered front porch, and a parking lot with several vehicles.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and a door leading to a room with a window and a small wooden shelf.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.

A laundry facility with multiple washing machines, a dryer, and a wall-mounted dispenser for soap, bleach, and softeners.

18. Affordable Suites Hickory/Conover

8 km from Catawba Science Center

Ambrea

RM297

RM336 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A building entrance with a glass ceiling, a sign reading 'CROWNE PLAZA HICKORY', and a landscaped area with red flowers.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows, chairs, and tables.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central decorative feature, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

19. Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG

3.6 km from Catawba Science Center

Sandra

RM354

RM400 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a parking lot.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large entrance with glass doors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a desk lamp, a telephone, and a television.

A kitchen with a modern design, featuring a stainless steel sink, a built-in stove, and wooden cabinets.

20. MainStay Suites Conover-Hickory

7.7 km from Catawba Science Center

Katherine

RM479

RM541 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Catawba Science Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sleep Inn Hickory South	8.4 Very good 1,071 reviews	View
Quality Suites Hickory South	7.6 Good 994 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Hickory	7.6 Good 902 reviews	View
Motel 6 Hickory, NC	6.6 54 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Hickory	6.4 26 reviews	View

Top Catawba Science Center Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn Hickory South

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable beds Breakfast that actually has protein. This is very important to me as a diabetic. Many hotels serve a Breakfast that is all carbs maybe an apple and yogurt. Sleep Inn gives you waffles apples yogurt as well as sausage gravy, biscuits eggs and a meat option during this stay it was sausage. Other stays I have gotten bacon Staff was very pleasant and made sure we had what we needed."

Best Western Hickory

8/10 Good

"Good stay"

Quality Suites Hickory South

10/10 Excellent

"Was a well kept place to stop for the night on our trip. Clean and well kept. Breakfast was good. Need fruit in breakfast menu"

Comfort Inn Conover-Hickory

10/10 Excellent

"Nice big room, quiet, decent breakfast, close to highway"

Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay at a great price!"

Hilton Garden Inn Hickory

10/10 Excellent

"Location ,cleanliness, staff"

Holiday Inn Express Hickory-Hickory Mart by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly welcome. Nice bright outside when leaving at 4am!"

Hampton Inn Hickory

10/10 Excellent

"Kak"

Other attractions near Catawba Science Center

Signature Spas of Hickory Inc.

6.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Signature Spas of Hickory Inc. during your travels to Hickory. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Harper House

7.2/10 (16 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Harper House during your travels in Hickory. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Maple Grove

7.4/10 (14 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maple Grove in Hickory. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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The Crossing at Hollar Mill

10.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of Hickory when you spend time at The Crossing at Hollar Mill. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Hickory Community Theatre

7.6/10 (26 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Hickory Community Theatre during your stay in Hickory. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Lenoir-Rhyne University

8.4/10 (107 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Lenoir-Rhyne University during your stay in Hickory. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Hickory Metro Convention Center

8.4/10 (134 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Hickory Metro Convention Center during your trip to Hickory. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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L.P. Frans Stadium

7.8/10 (32 reviews)

Catch an event at L.P. Frans Stadium during your trip to Hickory. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Catawba Science Center?

Catawba Science Center is located in a welcoming area of Hickory that travellers like for its sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Catawba Science Center?

Best Western Hickory is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Catawba Science Center. Other good choices within a few miles include Sleep Inn Hickory South and Quality Suites Hickory South.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Catawba Science Center?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Catawba Science Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Catawba Science Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Catawba Science Center.

What can I see and do near Catawba Science Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Hickory Museum of Arts, Maple Grove or Hickory Aviation Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Hickory Community Theatre, Harper House and The Crossing at Hollar Mill to learn a bit about the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Henry Fork River Regional Park, Fairbrook Optimist Park and Long View Recreation Area.

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Our top choices for Catawba Science Center hotels

1. Sleep Inn Hickory South

2. Quality Suites Hickory South

3. Baymont by Wyndham Hickory

4. Motel 6 Hickory, NC

5. Econo Lodge Hickory

6. Studio 6 Hickory, NC

7. Red Roof Inn Hickory

8. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Hickory

9. The Trott House Inn

10. Hampton Inn Hickory

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Conover (Hickory Area) by IHG

12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Hickory

13. Hilton Garden Inn Hickory

14. Courtyard by Marriott Hickory

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Hickory

16. Comfort Inn Conover-Hickory

17. Best Western Hickory

18. Affordable Suites Hickory/Conover

19. Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG

20. MainStay Suites Conover-Hickory

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Top Catawba Science Center Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn Hickory South

Best Western Hickory

Quality Suites Hickory South

Comfort Inn Conover-Hickory

Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Hickory

Holiday Inn Express Hickory-Hickory Mart by IHG

Hampton Inn Hickory

Other attractions near Catawba Science Center

Signature Spas of Hickory Inc.

Harper House

Maple Grove

The Crossing at Hollar Mill

Hickory Community Theatre

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Hickory Metro Convention Center

L.P. Frans Stadium

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