CrossFit Catawba Valley

2.5 mi

This is the best Crossfit in Hickory, NC. I've been a member for 2.5 years. Kent Staley and his…read moreteam of coaches are awesome! They know how to push you to your limit and make you better. They are also SO supportive of individual goals. It's a great community and family.

From the owner: CrossFit Hickory offers small classes and individualized attention in a friendly, community…read moreatmosphere.

SouthSide Power & Fitness

3.7

(7 reviews)

1.5 mi

Stopped by here while attending a conference. This is a nice gym; very clean, the equipment is in…read moregreat shape. They have a nice selection of equipment; cables, free weights, turf, ropes, sled, machines, and cardio equipment. Locker room was clean and organized. Small but efficient group fitness room. Class schedule looked a little sparse. There was a hip hop fitness class going on when I went, and it was one instructor and one attendee. The instructor was bringing it like the class was full, so props to him! If I lived here I would join this gym!

The weekend hours are not great. Not a bad place to workout. If you like to do cardio and people…read morewatch this is your place as the peeps here act like there still in hs Lol

As the finest fitness facility in Hickory, NC we provide a Women's Only area.

As the finest fitness facility in Hickory, NC we provide group fitness classes.

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SouthSide Power & Fitness Gym Facility- Cybex Umax Hammer Strength Precor

Workout Anytime Hickory

1.0

(5 reviews)

1.8 mi

If you want to cancel your membership they won't let you! And you will have to call your bank and…read morehave it fixed that way and be prepared for them to harass the living hell out of you!!!!! Do not recommend going here at all and what they don't tell you is all the hidden fees they charge

This post is long, however I feel it may be helpful when deciding on joining this gym or not. If I…read morecould give one star I would but I cannot. Coming up on seven months now. To start off, I was a member at the Kannapolis gym. I could not figure out how to get my card to work for me to scan in and asked an employee about it. They told me I could switch over to their gym (Hickory) with no problem. Stupidly, I agreed. I inquired about cancelling the one in Kannapolis and John, the GM or Assistant GM, said he would take care of it for me. I also asked about the rate fee charge as I had already paid it for the Kannapolis. He again told me he would take care of it and I wouldn't have to pay it twice. Fast forward a month and I get charged for my membership in Kannapolis. I did not have my card on me, so I did not have it added for the auto draft at this time. I call John and ask him what's going on. He told me he had canceled my membership so I asked him why they charged me anyway. He did not have an answer. I had to call the Kannapolis location and cancel my membership and they took care of it immediately. I asked John if I would be charged for that month since they were supposed to cancel it for me and he said no. I then receive an email saying I owe the gym $70 for my rate fee and the month membership. Reminder I did not have a card on file so they could not pull money. I go to the gym and another employee assists me. I explain to him the issue and he waived the charges for me. I have worked at a Workout Anytime before and knew of a card was put on file, money owed would be drafted. To make sure this didn't happen, I asked the employee if I could wait to put my card on file to make sure the charges were in fact waived. He said absolutely. I then run into money trouble and call to ask if they would freeze my account for this month because I could not afford it. John told me since I was such a dedicated member they would give me that month for free. obviously I was grateful and agreed. I put my card on file after talking with John. I then received another email saying I now owe the gym $120. This charge included the previous month, the current month, the rate fee, and a $20 late fee charge. It pulled all of that in my account and left me with less than $1 to my name. I called John and told him what happened and he said he would refund my money to me. Two weeks pass and I have yet to see anything go into my account. I call the Workout Anytime member line and ask if a refund has been issued for my account. The lady told me no. So I call John again and let him know what she said. He told me he did put the refund through and said he would call to do it again. Another two weeks or so pass and I haven't received my refund. I again call the member line and ask about it again. She tells me it has not been issued and I am not authorized to issue a refund, completely understandable. I call John again and tell him once more. H seals he would take care of it. At this point, I'm furious. Another month goes by and I have YET to get my refund of $120. I call John and ask him what the hold up is. He said that they were unable to put the refund back on the card and will have to mail a check. I ask why it was easy for them to take the money, but they can't put it back on the card. He did not have an answer. Seven months later and still no refund. At this point, there's no point to fight and try to get it. But I feel this is important to share in case anyone has had this issue before or is thinking about joining this gym.

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Hickory Fitness

2.1 mi

Two things brought me to this gym while traveling in the area: First, they had day passes that were…read morenice so I could go a few days in a row without having to buy a month or year pass. Second, they have lots of different sizes and shapes of heavy things that they let you pick up and put back down again. I like to pick up heavy things and put them back down again, so this worked out quite well. Friendly, helpful guy running the front and tons of machines and free weights inside. I didn't use anything else, just the gym, but it was great!

Probably the BEST gym I have ever trained in! Definitely the cleanest! He takes it very seriously!…read moreThe people in the morning when we train are very nice and respectful of each other! If you are serious about any type of training this is the place! Check it out

"Glowing" after a challenging Plyo Cardio class.

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Ray's Splash Planet

3.4

(56 reviews)

42.4 mi

The 3 story slide is worth the wait in line. The seating gets taken quickly but you can always find…read moresomewhere to place your stuff. Locker rooms and bathrooms are relatively clean for what it is. Lazy river is the best. You can go around as many times as you want. Whirlpool is the kids sanctuary. $15/person but discount if you're a Mecklenburg resident. Needs better parking.

I love this place. Off season is just as good as on season. Hours of operation are appreciated and…read moreappropriate!!!!! Kid enjoy the spot and had a good time!

There was a line of people entering when I took this photo as well

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Discovery Island

4.3

(4 reviews)

88.8 mi

Great spot for water fun! Parking lot is huge. It took a bit to check in but it wasn't bad. Lots of…read morethings to do to entertain the kids! The lazy river was wonderful and the large splash pad area for the kids was a hit!

Such a fun place! Lots to do for big and little kids. Two slides, one you use a raft to go down,…read moreand even a wave rider for the older kids. Very large pool deck area and lots of chairs, but not a lot of shade. I was impressed with the number of employees and life guards. It was around $14 to get in for any age. Life vests and puddle jumpers available to use. There is a snack bar with a limited selection, and we brought in our own water bottles.

Fun slides even for little ones

Ice cream bars!

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Inside the water park.

Ramsey Creek Park

3.7

(46 reviews)

29.1 mi

Got to the park today to take my grandsons fishing and it was closed for repairs. There mom has…read morebeen checking the website for a week now no mention that pier was closed.

My husband recently ran a 5K here and was excited to show me the park. It was my first time and I…read morewas impressed by the cleanliness, plentiful seating and children's playground. This is a nice park to take kids to for something to do. They had signs saying you shouldn't enter the water in certain places, but people seemed to ignore those. Lots of laughs and splashing heard as we walked around. :) They have several restrooms which were pretty clean for the most part also, which was a good thing. Parking is plentiful, but how close you can park depends on how crowded it is. We were initially directed to an overflow lot but just as we got out of the car, some spaces opened up in the main lot so we were able to move. I believe you can also get on a chartered boat here to go on Lake Norman. Nice place, we will return.

Fishing Pier Closed

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Elk River Falls

4.2

(22 reviews)

49.4 mi

The falls are closed as of late April 2026. Road is blocked about 2 miles out from town.read more

Elk River Falls is an open recreation area. As such it is not developed and the path is not…read moremaintained. Nevertheless the road into the parking lot is safe and easily passable by typical cars SUVs cans or trucks with either two or four wheel drive. There are no rest rooms or food so you must bring your own food and water. The path is firm and slopes upward gently becoming rocky with prominent tree roots. The 65 foot high big falls is spectacular. It is not a straight fall down. Many deaths have occurred as visitors attempt to dive from the top of the falls. Elk falls ranks in the top 3 waterfall related deaths. The rocks surrounding the first pool are beautiful but have a slippery surface. This park recently reopened after extensive restoration following Hurricane Helene. On the first day it opened there was a fatality of a falls jumper. Despite these challenges this park is a great example of the outdoors in nearly natural and breathtaking state.

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Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO

4.4

(25 reviews)

71.3 mi

We went awhile back to see Charlotte and were sorely disappointed. Hearing of her death today…read morereminded me I had forgotten to write a review. This location is privately run and not for educational purposes. More like going to a friends house to see their pets. Please consider going to an aquarium run by scientists for educational purposes.

I want to say this has been one of the highlights of my family trip. When your 16 yo his 17 yo best…read morefriend and wife all agree on this fact it says something. As adults we have this tendency to say "if I knew then what I knew now, I'd have paid more attention in school!" Well here's your chance. This tiny aquarium will impart more knowledge in a short visit than you probably take in most months if you take advantage of it. The interns and owner (a former teacher) are committed to answering questions. The things they are studying and sharing are amazing. If you go in and you want to learn and ask questions this will be an experience you won't forget. Think of the best science teacher you ever had, having an opportunity to show the world what she loves to talk about... and that is what you have here. Do yourself a favor, go, enjoy and learn!!

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Bakers Mountain Park

4.6

(12 reviews)

8.3 mi

we had a wondrous time at Bakers Mountain (more like BAKED mountain - see photo). It was foggy but…read moreit was still a good hike. The leaves made it slick which made it more fun. Anyway we had a great time, saw a bird and a turtle!

Whoever said hiking was fun, they lied !!!…read more I would recommend this trail to everyone! Beginners trail, but might be hard because of rain. The trail was well marked so you won't get lost. Make sure you grab a map before you start. The bathroom was nice and clean! There are walking sticks available if you want to use one. At the top was a awesome view and a gazebo to rest. You could see various mountain tops from there. Through out the trail there are benches and picnic tables to rest at. So if you're in the area, stop bye and take a hike!!!!

Me in the woods

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Heather W.

9 years ago

I joined Crossfit Catawba Valley a little over a year ago not really even knowing much about Crossfit. I had no intention of "sticking with it" but rather was just going to give it a TRY. I am sooo glad I gave it a try. From day one, my first foundations class, I was in love. Yes of course, I was in love with the idea of Crossfit, but that's not what kept me coming back! The coaches, the athletes, and the environment at Crossfit Catawba Valley is the biggest part of why my first day didn't turn into my last! I quickly came to realize that this Box is sooooo invested in its athletes as well as the community, hence the reason why #buildingastrongercommunity. The owners are so involved in every aspect of what we as athletes strive to do. They are the reason why this Box is as successful as it is. They are always present and are committed to making your experience the best it can be. I have made some of the best friends and feel as though they are my family. With these athletes behind you, anything is possible! Have you ever wanted to give Crossfit a try? Do you want to be a part of building a stronger you and a stronger community? If so....please stop in and give Crossfit Catawba Valley a try and I promise your first day will NOT be your last!!! #crossfitcatawbavalley read more

Tony R.

9 years ago

It's been just over a year since I walked through the doors at CCV. I can honestly say I've never made a better decision when it comes to my health. My physical health is the most immediate thing people notice when they see me for the first time since beginning Crossfit here. However, I am most appreciative of the mental and social wellness I've found at CCV. The members care about each others success. It showed when I was introduced as a newbie to my first regular class, and it still shows when I go out to grab dinner with friends from class on a weekly basis now. CCV helped me get back to the feeling of being part of a team. They challenged me to be better, everyday. Not just the coaches, but my fellow classmates encourage and rally around each other. I CANNOT STRESS HOW AMAZING THESE PEOPLE ARE. The facility is huge for a crossfit gym. Tons of space to run multiple classes and dream up fun workouts. I liked it so much I went and got my L1 and started coaching here! So come check us out. I promise you won't regret it. read more

Kristine W.

9 years ago

Crossfit Catawba Valley has become a second home for me over the past 2 1/2 years. Not only am I motivated to excel in my physical fitness everyday, I am challenged to become a better version of myself in all ways by the awesome community of my fellow athletes. I highly recommend CCV if you are looking for a supportive atmosphere to help you on your wellness journey. Just walking in the door & seeing the smiling faces of this "fit fam" can transform your attitude & turn a crummy day into an awesome one. read more

James R.

290

8 years ago

This CrossFit Gym has completely changed my life. The coaches actually coach and make safety their main priority while giving you excellent cues to better your lifting movements. CCV opens its bay doors and arms to ALL backgrounds of people and welcomes a wide array of fitness levels (whether you were a big athlete in high school or have never set foot in a gym). CrossFit is pretty simple; you show up, your do the workout for that day, and you meet and hangout with the most diverse people around! read more

Eric S.

9 years ago

The best people, facility, and workouts around! From out of town and looking for a place to sweat? This is it. Looking to mix up your workout? This is the place. Check it out, you won't regret it. read more

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