Burke district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Icard

Icard is a town in Burke district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 2,664 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 19 churches. The must-see places are Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (9 km), Houck's Chapel (12 km) and Hibriten Mountain (24 km).

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Icard, North Carolina
Icard, Burke district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Icard at a glance

Location
Burke district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 2,664
Coordinates
35.7274° N, 81.4707° W
Places within 50 km
127 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Icard

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Icard: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Icard

99 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Icard. The closest is Hildebran Mountain (6 km); the best-known is Hibriten Mountain (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Icard

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Icard. The closest is Tuttle Educational State Forest (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Icard

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Icard. The closest is Rhodhiss Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Icard

22 churches within 100 km of Icard. The closest is Friendship United Methodist Church (5 km); the best-known is Houck's Chapel (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Icard

22 parks within 100 km of Icard. The closest is Shadow Line Park (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Icard

13 museums within 100 km of Icard. The closest is Harper House/Hickory History Center (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Icard

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Icard
  2. 9 km Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail · trek, Burke
  3. 15 km Gaston Chapel AME Church · church, Burke
  4. 16 km Tuttle Educational State Forest · nature spot, Caldwell
  5. 18 km Hibriten Mountain · viewpoint, Caldwell
  6. 25 km Houck's Chapel · church, Catawba
  7. 12 km Back to Icard

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Icard by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5599Hildebran Mountain (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens223Tuttle Educational State Forest (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1523Rhodhiss Dam (7 km)
    Churches1922Friendship United Methodist Church (5 km)
    Parks422Shadow Line Park (23 km)
    Museums1113Harper House/Hickory History Center (15 km)
    Waterfalls1010WKJK-AM (Granite Falls) (10 km)
    Forts & heritage910Old Rock School (11 km)
    Other attractions03Linville Caverns (59 km)
    Treks12Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (9 km)
    Caves11Hibriten Cave (25 km)

    Icard: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Icard?

    Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (trek, about 9 km), Houck's Chapel (church, about 12 km), Hibriten Mountain (viewpoint, about 24 km), Gaston Chapel AME Church (church, about 25 km), Tuttle Educational State Forest (nature spot, about 25 km), Friendship United Methodist Church (church, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Icard?

    127 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Icard?

    Hildebran Mountain, about 6 km by road; Smith Mountain (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Icard?

    Tuttle Educational State Forest, about 25 km by road; South Mountains State Park (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Icard?

    Rhodhiss Dam, about 7 km by road; Horseshoe Dam Park (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Icard?

    Start in Icard, visit Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, then Gaston Chapel AME Church, then Tuttle Educational State Forest, then Hibriten Mountain, then Houck's Chapel, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Icard?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Icard

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Icard’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Icard on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.