Road trip from Huntsville to Hickory
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ITINERARY
7h 52m381 miles18 stops
1
Huntsville Botanical Garden
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
2
The Cigar Box Guitar Store
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
3
The Deep Comics & Games
One of the largest comic / games / toys stores in the South East! Board Games and TCG Games daily!
4
Church Street Wine Shoppe
A premier retail and wine shoppe, serving specialty beers and tapas as well. We offer a large variety of wines, delicious food selections, and even gift baskets & gift cards!
5
Earlyworks Museum Complex
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
6
Twickenham
7
River Gallery
Craft and art collections.
8
Chattanooga Zoo
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
9
Chickamauga Dam Tennessee River Park
10
Chattanooga Billiard Club East
11
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
12
Lightning Taxi
We specialize in transportation to and from the Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport including most outlying areas. Comfortable, safe, expedient service with no hidden fees. Our drivers have extensive knowledge of the area and its attractions including The University of Tennessee, Oak Ridge, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
13
Peter Kern Library
Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.
14
Taxi2Airport Atlanta
Taxi2Airport.com is an online reservation and booking system for airport transfers all around the globe. We are committed to providing safe and reliable transfers over all areas to and from all airports, cruise ports, and main train stations. Our service operates across 150+ countries and 1500+ airports with an excellent customer satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 35k+ reviews.
15
Grove Arcade
Grove Arcade is a beautifully preserved historical building in the heart of Downtown Asheville that represents the heart and character of the town. It’s rich history and ornate architecture combined with its eclectic mix of shops and restaurants offer patrons a full-day immersion into Asheville lifestyle and culture.
16
Lexington Glassworks
Lexington Glassworks, located in the heart of downtown Asheville, NC, was born out of the desire to create timeless and innovative hand-blown glass. Each piece is skillfully crafted using century-old techniques with the singular goal of creating top-notch work. The gallery features high-quality custom lighting and handmade glass for any budget. Lexington Glassworks is a makers studio where the public is invited to view the artists at work.
17
French Broad River Brewery
We are open with a limited indoor capacity and plenty of spaced tables outside and inside. We thank you for following our mask and social distancing taproom rules and can’t wait to pour you some pint! Original Papa Nicks Pizza & Restaurant is open Weds-Sunday. We have Food Trucks on Monday and Tuesdays. Cheers! We have been brewing quality craft beer in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina since 2001. Our large new taproom is family friendly, We have games, ping pong, foosball and many large TVs to watch sports and events. We have food available everyday from Original Papa Nicks, Full menu which includes Traditional pizza and more! Menu is dietary restriction friendly and available for take out and catering. We are conveniently located at the edge of Biltmore Village, between Sweeten Creek and Fairview Road. See you soon, Cheers!
18
Still Point Wellness Spa
Still Point Wellness offers a carefully curated menu of world-class services to support personal development through deep relaxation and self exploration. Unique modalities include Salt Water Floatation, Esalen Massage, Craniosacral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(912) review
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
2
Start:The Cigar Box Guitar Store
Huntsville, Alabama·
5.0
(9) review
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
3
Start:The Deep Comics & Games
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(9) review
One of the largest comic / games / toys stores in the South East! Board Games and TCG Games daily!
4
Start:Church Street Wine Shoppe
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(9) review
A premier retail and wine shoppe, serving specialty beers and tapas as well. We offer a large variety of wines, delicious food selections, and even gift baskets & gift cards!
5
Start:Earlyworks Museum Complex
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.0
(92) review
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
6
Start:Twickenham
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(82) review
Huntsville, AL
7
Start:River Gallery
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(98) review
Craft and art collections.
8
Start:Chattanooga Zoo
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(907) review
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
9
Start:Chickamauga Dam Tennessee River Park
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(8) review
4631 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406-1056
10
Start:Chattanooga Billiard Club East
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
110 Jordan Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421-6731
11
Start:The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
5.0
(92) review
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
12
Start:Lightning Taxi
Knoxville, Tennessee·
5.0
(7) review
We specialize in transportation to and from the Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport including most outlying areas. Comfortable, safe, expedient service with no hidden fees. Our drivers have extensive knowledge of the area and its attractions including The University of Tennessee, Oak Ridge, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
13
Start:Peter Kern Library
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.0
(99) review
Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.
14
Start:Taxi2Airport Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia·
(0) review
Taxi2Airport.com is an online reservation and booking system for airport transfers all around the globe. We are committed to providing safe and reliable transfers over all areas to and from all airports, cruise ports, and main train stations. Our service operates across 150+ countries and 1500+ airports with an excellent customer satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 35k+ reviews.
15
Start:Grove Arcade
Asheville, North Carolina·
4.0
(987) review
Grove Arcade is a beautifully preserved historical building in the heart of Downtown Asheville that represents the heart and character of the town. It’s rich history and ornate architecture combined with its eclectic mix of shops and restaurants offer patrons a full-day immersion into Asheville lifestyle and culture.
16
Start:Lexington Glassworks
Asheville, North Carolina·
4.5
(983) review
Lexington Glassworks, located in the heart of downtown Asheville, NC, was born out of the desire to create timeless and innovative hand-blown glass. Each piece is skillfully crafted using century-old techniques with the singular goal of creating top-notch work. The gallery features high-quality custom lighting and handmade glass for any budget. Lexington Glassworks is a makers studio where the public is invited to view the artists at work.
17
Start:French Broad River Brewery
Asheville, North Carolina·
4.0
(98) review
We are open with a limited indoor capacity and plenty of spaced tables outside and inside. We thank you for following our mask and social distancing taproom rules and can’t wait to pour you some pint! Original Papa Nicks Pizza & Restaurant is open Weds-Sunday. We have Food Trucks on Monday and Tuesdays. Cheers! We have been brewing quality craft beer in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina since 2001. Our large new taproom is family friendly, We have games, ping pong, foosball and many large TVs to watch sports and events. We have food available everyday from Original Papa Nicks, Full menu which includes Traditional pizza and more! Menu is dietary restriction friendly and available for take out and catering. We are conveniently located at the edge of Biltmore Village, between Sweeten Creek and Fairview Road. See you soon, Cheers!
18
Start:Still Point Wellness Spa
Asheville, North Carolina·
5.0
(968) review
Still Point Wellness offers a carefully curated menu of world-class services to support personal development through deep relaxation and self exploration. Unique modalities include Salt Water Floatation, Esalen Massage, Craniosacral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing.
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What's the driving distance between Huntsville and Hickory?
The distance is 381 miles
What's the travel time between Huntsville and Hickory?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 7h 52m mins in normal traffic
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The weather in Hickory is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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