About this city
Also known as: Home Furnishings Capital of the World
High Point is a globally dominant industrial stronghold and progressive commercial metropolis positioned flatly within the Piedmont Triad region of central North Carolina. Established meticulously in 1859, the city derived its name from being the highest geographical point along the historic North Carolina Railroad line. High Point expanded phenomenally over the decades to achieve unrivaled international status as the absolute global capital of the home furnishings industry, hosting massive semi-annual trade expositions that draw buyers from over a hundred countries.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Photograph the quirky, multi-story landmark building shaped like the World's Largest Chest of Drawers, browse hundreds of world-class home design showrooms downtown, and view local history exhibits at the High Point Museum.
