HIGH POINT
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High Point Community
Original Content by Carl Johnson
About one hour west of Downtown Durham down I-40, you will find yourself in the City of High Point. With a population of over 115,000 High Point has become the 9th largest city in North Carolina and its growth in population doesn’t look like it will be slowing down anytime soon (North Carolina Cities by Population (2025)). Powered by the beautiful nature North Carolina offers, the support of its City members and government who help to ensure the towns success, and a strong local university, High Point has become a hotspot to not only visit but to live and thrive in. From the Home Furnishings Capital of the World to a world class all inclusive Children's Museum, read along to explore the City of High Point North Carolina.
Must See Spots
There are some must see spots you need to check out while making a trip to High Point starting with the Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum (Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum) which opened in April of 2021. This Museum offers fun, new, and educational activities throughout while being an Autism Certified center where all of their staff are also Autism Certified through continuing education. Some popular exhibits in the space are listed below (Children’s Museum makes difference in first year | News | hpenews.com):
The multicolored Courage Climber offers children a chance to safely climb to different levels of a tower, reaching the second floor of the building if they choose.
About one hour west of Downtown Durham down I-40, you will find yourself in the City of High Point. With a population of over 115,000 High Point has become the 9th largest city in North Carolina and its growth in population doesn’t look like it will be slowing down anytime soon (North Carolina Cities by Population (2025)). Powered by the beautiful nature North Carolina offers, the support of its City members and government who help to ensure the towns success, and a strong local university, High Point has become a hotspot to not only visit but to live and thrive in. From the Home Furnishings Capital of the World to a world class all inclusive Children's Museum, read along to explore the City of High Point North Carolina.
Must See Spots
There are some must see spots you need to check out while making a trip to High Point starting with the Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum (Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum) which opened in April of 2021. This Museum offers fun, new, and educational activities throughout while being an Autism Certified center where all of their staff are also Autism Certified through continuing education. Some popular exhibits in the space are listed below (Children’s Museum makes difference in first year | News | hpenews.com):
The multicolored Courage Climber offers children a chance to safely climb to different levels of a tower, reaching the second floor of the building if they choose.
In the Ginormous space, guests find an intriguing child’s bedroom where small things have become large and large things have become gigantic. Guests enter under a giant chair, can climb inside an oversized chest of drawers and slide into a huge laundry basket.
A two-story carousel gives up to 76 guests a chance to ride chariots or fantasy horses, dolphins, alligators and seahorses.
Children visiting the museum can even go to Mars. The Mars Academy offers children a chance to imagine that they are on a deep space module as they service a Mars terrain vehicle and study rocks from the terrain.
They have STEAM labs, art studios, water works, a cinema room, a hall of mysteries and even more! The fun and learning are endless at the Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum.
Another must stop and see spot in High Point is the High Point’s Art Council (About | High Point Arts Council) located in historic Centennial Station right downtown. This building serves as the art central to the bustling city hosting High Point Ballet, Theater and Community concerts. From their Art Splash Summer Concert Series to Poetry events, Jazz Workshops to songwriting events make sure to stop by and see what is going on at the Art Council while visiting so you can take advantage of their great programs all year long!
There are two popular local golf courses by High Point which are a great spot to take in the beauty of North Carolina. “Blair Park Golf Course: Today’s modern 18 hole facility was originally constructed as a nine hole course in 1931, with a second nine added in the mid-1940s.
Visit our online resource for tee times, events and more. Oak Hollow Golf Course: This challenging, scenic layout will test all your golfing skills. From its opening in 1972, this Pete Dye Designed Beauty quickly became one of the top ranked courses in the country. It immediately made the Golf Digest Top 25 Best Public Courses In America, and has maintained a lofty status.
Visit our online resource for tee times, events and more” (Golf Courses | High Point, NC).
Children visiting the museum can even go to Mars. The Mars Academy offers children a chance to imagine that they are on a deep space module as they service a Mars terrain vehicle and study rocks from the terrain.
They have STEAM labs, art studios, water works, a cinema room, a hall of mysteries and even more! The fun and learning are endless at the Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum.
Another must stop and see spot in High Point is the High Point’s Art Council (About | High Point Arts Council) located in historic Centennial Station right downtown. This building serves as the art central to the bustling city hosting High Point Ballet, Theater and Community concerts. From their Art Splash Summer Concert Series to Poetry events, Jazz Workshops to songwriting events make sure to stop by and see what is going on at the Art Council while visiting so you can take advantage of their great programs all year long!
There are two popular local golf courses by High Point which are a great spot to take in the beauty of North Carolina. “Blair Park Golf Course: Today’s modern 18 hole facility was originally constructed as a nine hole course in 1931, with a second nine added in the mid-1940s.
Visit our online resource for tee times, events and more. Oak Hollow Golf Course: This challenging, scenic layout will test all your golfing skills. From its opening in 1972, this Pete Dye Designed Beauty quickly became one of the top ranked courses in the country. It immediately made the Golf Digest Top 25 Best Public Courses In America, and has maintained a lofty status.
Visit our online resource for tee times, events and more” (Golf Courses | High Point, NC).
High Point City Lake Park is also a great place to enjoy nature. This Lake and Park are full of activities including: hiking, fishing, a marina, kayaking, an Aquatic center, a carousel, mini golf, tour boat guides, picnic shelters, events center and even more. You can spend a whole weekend enjoying all the High Point City Lake Park has to offer.
Another new construction building in High Point that is driving visitors is the design and opening of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame building. High Point is known as the Home Furnishing Capital of the World for a reason. Due to its location of local railroads and proximity to timber, High Point in the 1800’s established furniture manufacturers early on with the goals to be as grand as those designers in major US cities. Post the Great Wars, the American people turned to High Point for this quality and skills in home furnishings and High Point quickly became a trusted name in the industry. High Point Market is also a major reason for the continued success of the local industry as well as city growth. For one week in April and then again in October, the High Point Market, which is a 11,000,00+ sq showroom, will pool people from all over the world to showcase yearly and seasonal happenings in the furniture design world. But the events don’t stop at the Market, you can find activities, food specials, concerts, networking, workshops, and more all throughout the city, this is the place to be! The Hall of Fame building highlights the history of the City of High Point as well as Home Furnishings across America.
See a video below showing a virtual walk through the amazingly designed Hall of Fame Building!
https://youtu.be/4YlLbzu4MW8
Check out this video below highlighting the HPK!
Spring Market '25 Hype
University
High Point University plays a part in the growth and culture of the City of High Point. Not only does the school offer a great variety of undergrad and graduate programs, the school was recently named the #1 Best-Run College in the Nation by The Princeton Review. Pulling students from all over the world, High Point strives for ‘Caring People and Caring Culture’ and this shows through the school success. Great athletics, beautiful clean dorms, community involvement, modern classes and more continue to push High Point to be a leading Life Skills University.
See a video below showing a virtual walk through the amazingly designed Hall of Fame Building!
https://youtu.be/4YlLbzu4MW8
Check out this video below highlighting the HPK!
Spring Market '25 Hype
University
High Point University plays a part in the growth and culture of the City of High Point. Not only does the school offer a great variety of undergrad and graduate programs, the school was recently named the #1 Best-Run College in the Nation by The Princeton Review. Pulling students from all over the world, High Point strives for ‘Caring People and Caring Culture’ and this shows through the school success. Great athletics, beautiful clean dorms, community involvement, modern classes and more continue to push High Point to be a leading Life Skills University.
The University also hosts a new basketball arena and conference center called the Quebin Arena and Conference Center, which also is connected to the school’s boutique Kahn Hotel. The 1,500 person conference center can host any number of guests and speakers from all over while the modern and beautifully designed arena can hold more than 5,000 fans.
Don't Miss Events and Restaurants
Arts Splash Summer Concert Series hosted by the High Point Art Council. Enjoy these free live concerts all summer long while strolling and enjoying the good people and good of downtown High Point. CLICK HERE to check out the lineup for the summer series!
As mentioned above the High Point Market seasonal events take place for a week in April and one week in October. CLICK HERE to see what HPK is offering for the season. The list is endless from workshops with world famous designers to booths featuring local artists, we’re talking over 2,000 exhibitors showing off their stuff throughout 100+ sites in the city including the 10 million+ sq HPK building itself!
As of May 2025 these are the top 5 must visit restaurants in the City of High Point:
Arts Splash Summer Concert Series hosted by the High Point Art Council. Enjoy these free live concerts all summer long while strolling and enjoying the good people and good of downtown High Point. CLICK HERE to check out the lineup for the summer series!
As mentioned above the High Point Market seasonal events take place for a week in April and one week in October. CLICK HERE to see what HPK is offering for the season. The list is endless from workshops with world famous designers to booths featuring local artists, we’re talking over 2,000 exhibitors showing off their stuff throughout 100+ sites in the city including the 10 million+ sq HPK building itself!
As of May 2025 these are the top 5 must visit restaurants in the City of High Point:
- Sammy G’s Tavern - American/Bar Style
- Blue Water Grill - Seafood
- Magnolia Blue - Contemporary/American
- Giannos - Italian/Pizza
- Odeh’s Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean/Healthy (Carl’s Top Pick)
