Attraction · North Carolina
Catawba Science Center - Hickory
243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601· $· 10am–5pm (Tue–Sat)
Steve’s take
A small but genuinely good science center right off I-40 in Hickory. The aquarium section has local freshwater species, the planetarium is great for younger kids, and the hands-on exhibits are designed for the under-twelve crowd. It's the perfect 'we need to stop for an hour and do something' place between Asheville and Charlotte. Cheap, quick, and the kids think you planned an activity instead of just desperately needing them out of the car.
Destination Details
- ✓museum
- ✓aquarium
- ✓planetarium
- ✓interactive exhibits
- ✓restrooms
- ✓parking