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High Point was incorporated in 1859 and was named after the "highest point" on the North Carolina Railroad between Goldsboro and Charlotte. City founders knew that High Point's central location would attract industry and commerce.

Today, High Point draws visitors from 50 states and 110 countries for the Biannual High Point Market, the largest Home Furnishings show in the world.

With everything High Point has to offer, visitors will want to plan several days to discover the regions rich history, distinctive cultural events and diverse shopping selection.

High Point is home to over 50 retail furniture outlets, offering a variety of manufacturers with every style imaginable. Discover the wonder of miniatures, as well as collectible and antique dolls at the Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point or revisit civil war history at a local plantation. Walk through a high tech facility and see new stock cars in development at Bill Davis Racing or hike with a friend on the nature trails at Piedmont Environmental Center. Spend an afternoon at an art gallery or an evening at the theatre, concerts by the lake or festivals at the park..throughout the year High Point invites you to be a part of our heritage.