Hoosier Gym is a must-visit for fans of the movie Hoosiers and basketball history. The gym is the real location where the film was shot and offers an authentic experience. Visitors can shoot baskets, sit on the locker room bench like Coach Norman Dale, and take pictures with the Hickory banner and team photo. The gym is well-preserved and in amazing condition, making it a great piece of Americana. Staff are warm and friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Entry is free, and visitors often buy shirts, sweatshirts, and postcards as souvenirs. Watching the movie before visiting enhances the experience, and the gym has hosted NBA legends. It’s a special place for basketball fans and offers a memorable piece of Hoosier basketball history.
If you are a fan of the movie, this should be on your bucket list. Preserved so well. Staff was so great. Neal/Neil was a fountain of information and movie trivia. What a great time.
April 2024
So great - people there were awesome and I assume volunteers. Free admission so I went nuts buying shirts, sweatshirts, postcards. Shot some hoops. Played the theme music the second we got off of the highway for the ten or so minute drive to the gym. What an experience.
April 2024
If you loved the movie Hoosiers, this gym is a must-see. It's the actual location where they filmed. Almost gives you goose bumps. Great piece of Americana, too. Oh, and they let you shoot baskets, too. How awesome is that!
