How do I find out more information about the Granite Falls/Hickory area surrounding Plantation Pointe?
A. With more than 300,000 people in the metro area, Hickory, including Granite Falls, is one of the fastest growing regions in North Carolina. Centrally located between Asheville, Boone, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem, Hickory is becoming an ideal location for many reasons. From Hickory, you can take day trips to the beach or go snow skiing in the mountains. With an average high temperature of 86 degrees in July, it’s no wonder this region has become so popular. In fact, Reader’s Digest called Hickory “One of the 10 best places in America to raise a family”. To arrive at the list of the top places to raise a family, researchers went to the source, surveying parents about factors that affect family life. In the Hickory area, parents interviewed cited positive factors including low taxes, the variety of available activities, the quality of the schools, the affordable cost of living, and the sense of a community. Also, www.epodunk.com recently rated Hickory “The Best Hometown in North Carol
