Overview
High Point is part of the Piedmont Triad in North Carolina, along with Greensboro and Winston-Salem. High Point is often referred to as the furniture capital of the world due not only to the large number of furniture manufactures in the area, but also because of the International Home Furnishings Markets held each spring and fall. Over 8 million square feet of showroom space is used to draw over 70,000 people from all over the world to each market. This nearly doubles the population of High Point resulting in an economic boom to the entire Triad Area as hotel and motel rooms sell out and many residents rent out rooms, floors, or even their entire home for all or part of the 7 to 10 days during the market period.
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Best things about High Point
High Point Market
Largest international furniture trade show in the world, operating for over 100 years. Provides airport shuttles, travel assistance, and other help with planning for attendees.
High Point Museum & Historical Park
Explore the history of High Point. Changing exhibits provide a look at lifestyles through the years. Tour the Blacksmith Shop, 1801 Hoggatt and 1786 Haley Houses located in the Historical Park. The Museum is open to the …
Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library
World's largest collection of books on history of furniture.
World's Largest Chest of Drawers
Homage to the town's furniture-centered history.
Piedmont Environmental Center
376 acres of hiking trails adjacent to High Point Lake, nature preserve, North Carolina Mapscape, small animal exhibits, also Greenway Trail access.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Mar. (climate data from nearby Piedmont)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport, Greensboro — 10 mi away (major hub). Directions
- USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, Concord — 57 mi away. Directions
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) has around 75 daily flights to most major hubs on the east coast. 12 miles to downtown. Taxis, rental cars, and Lyft/Uber are available at the airport. PART provides bus service from the airport to High Point—take Shuttle 27 to the transportation center for $2.50, and you can transfer for free to Route 3 to High Point.
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning High Point Museum & Historical Park, Piedmont Environmental Center, Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library
- Lunch BBQ Joe's Country Cooking
- Afternoon World's Largest Chest of Drawers, High Point Market
- Dinner Rainbow Family Restaurant
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By plane
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) has around 75 daily flights to most major hubs on the east coast. 12 miles to downtown. Taxis, rental cars, and Lyft/Uber are available at the airport. PART provides bus service from the airport to High Point—take Shuttle 27 to the transportation center for $2.50, and you can transfer for free to Route 3 to High Point.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in the Research Triangle and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte are also relatively close.
When the High Point Market is happening, they provide shuttles from all three airports.
By car
From the south: travel north on I-85. Near Lexington, take Business 85 North. When Business 85 North and Highway 52 split, remain on Business 85. Exit at Highway 311 North (Main Street).
From the west: take east I-40 past Winston-Salem to Highway 311 South (Exit 196).
From the north: travel south on I-85. At Greensboro, when I-85 South and I-40 West split, take I-85 South. then, take Business 85. Exit at Highway 311 BR north (Main Street).
From the east: take I-40 west to Greensboro. When I-85 South and I-40 West split at Greensboro, take I-85 South. Then take Business 85. Exit at Highway 311 BR north (Main Street).
By train
By bus
High Point is served by Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART), with buses from Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and other cities and towns in the area.
Get around
By bus
High Point Transit provides local bus service.
During High Point Market, there are various free shuttles: two downtown shuttles to transport you between the various Market buildings and events, as well as others to get you to and from hotels, park-and-rides, and other locations in and around High Point.
See
See High Point Museum & Historical Park
Explore the history of High Point. Changing exhibits provide a look at lifestyles through the years. Tour the Blacksmith Shop, 1801 Hoggatt and 1786 Haley Houses located in the Historical Park. The Museum is open to the public Wednesday – Saturday 10am-4:30pm. The Historic Park is only open on Saturday 10am-4pm.
Do
Learn
- High Point University - High Point University is a private liberal arts university with approximately 3000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Buy
Furniture, all brands available through local retailers at discounted prices.
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Eat
Sleep
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