Title: Visit St. Stephens: 2026 Travel Guide for St. Stephens, Hickory | Expedia.com [Hotels in St. Stephens](https://expedia.com/St-Stephens-Hotels.d553248634999357414.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in St. Stephens](https://expedia.com/St-Stephens-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634999357414.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in St. Stephens](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-St-Stephens.d553248634999357414.Car-Rental-Guide)[St. Stephens Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/St-Stephens.d553248634999357414.Destination-Travel-Guides) # St. Stephens, NC ## Travel Guide ![Beautiful sunset at the boat ramp of Lake Hickory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196865/483242e2-ce2a-4f2d-a023-dddcac810811.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful sunset at the boat ramp of Lake Hickory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196865/483242e2-ce2a-4f2d-a023-dddcac810811.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful sunset at the boat ramp of Lake Hickory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196865/e2dc05de-aee8-4de1-981f-0ac386b630a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Awesome sunset and kayaking on the lake!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196865/0fe517ad-e265-4069-b8e8-5ceaa2b7daf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nice spot for kayaking, especially as the sun is going down.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196865/e082f6f3-5112-46e5-a22f-f112ea6b387b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit St. Stephens Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248634999357414) - St. Stephens Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in St. Stephens ![Sleep Inn Hickory South](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22600/22525/2996860f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sleep Inn Hickory South 1179 13th Avenue Dr Se Hickory NC $74 nightly $84 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hickory. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,045 reviews) I reserved a room with king size bed but got one with queen size and was told by front desk manager that I was wrong about the size🙄 Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=22525&PinnedHotelID=22525&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634999357414) ![Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16016/8d35df0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG 1385 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd Se Hickory NC $93 nightly $105 total Apr 4 - Apr 5 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hickory. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) Very helpful staff Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F4%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026&selected=16016&PinnedHotelID=16016&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634999357414) ![Holiday Inn Express Hickory-Hickory Mart by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19500/19428/50b01089_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Hickory-Hickory Mart by IHG 2250 US Highway 70 SE Hickory NC $108 nightly $122 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hickory. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (736 reviews) The hotel itself is great. The staff is kind, and the rooms are clean. The breakfast offered great options. Unfortunately, the hotel is located behind a food service establishment with dumpsters that have either not been picked up or not been cleaned in a while, and the foul smell in the parking ... Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=19428&PinnedHotelID=19428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634999357414) [See all 519 properties in St. Stephens](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F7%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026®ionId=553248634999357414) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Welcome to Holly Hill – peaceful lakefront living](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72600000/72594000/72593928/eabd5bf2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Welcome to Holly Hill – peaceful lakefront living Denver NC Stay at this vacation home in Lake Norman of Catawba. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sherrills Ford - Terrell Public ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews) The home was beautiful, clean and had everything we could possibly need. Had a great stay. Host was fabulous. Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Charlotte-Hotels-Welcome-To-Holly-Hill-Peaceful-Lakefront-Living.h72593928.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy log cabin with Lakefront and Private Dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89799500/89799434/c95944f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy log cabin with Lakefront and Private Dock Granite Falls NC Stay at this cabin in Granite Falls. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table, and patios. Popular attractions Fox Den and Hobble Haven are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews) Cabin was beautiful and the host had great communication. Would definitely recommend this cabin to family and friends. Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Granite-Falls-Hotels-Cozy-Log-Cabin-With-Lakefront-And-Private-Dock.h89799434.Hotel-Information) ![Beautiful Home On Wide Water! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19094000/19093969/2e4d696e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful Home On Wide Water! Sherrills Ford NC Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lake Norman of Catawba. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sherrills ... 10/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews) John was amazing and was always quick to answer any questions! The house was beautiful and had plenty of room . Kitchen was fully equipped and the view if the lake was amazing. The house was beautifully decorated inside for the holiday which made it feel like home ! Would highly recommend and will ... Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Charlotte-Hotels-Beautiful-Home-On-Wide-Water.h19093969.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in St. Stephens](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634999357414&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check St. Stephens hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634999357414&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07)[Mar 6 - Mar 7](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634999357414&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634999357414&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[Mar 7 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634999357414&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634999357414&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634999357414&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Hickory Metro Convention Center 4.5/5(26 reviews) Learn about the events happening at Hickory Metro Convention Center during your trip to Hickory. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Hickory-Metro-Convention-Center-Hickory.d6162814.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lenoir-Rhyne University 4.5/5(21 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Lenoir-Rhyne University as part of your travels around Hickory. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Lenoir-Rhyne-University-Highland.d6295233.Vacation-Attraction) #### Frye Regional Medical Center 4/5(17 reviews) Though Frye Regional Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Hickory while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Frye-Regional-Medical-Center-Oakwood-Historic-District.d6162798.Vacation-Attraction) #### Catawba Valley Medical Center 4/5(9 reviews) Though Catawba Valley Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Hickory while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Catawba-Valley-Medical-Center-Hickory.d6162805.Vacation-Attraction) #### Valley Hills Mall 4/5(59 reviews) You can enjoy retail therapy at Valley Hills Mall during your trip to Hickory. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Valley-Hills-Mall-Hickory.d6162807.Vacation-Attraction) #### L.P. Frans Stadium Catch an event at L.P. Frans Stadium during your trip to Hickory. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. 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