About High Point Area

Showplace is one of many furniture showrooms located in downtown High Point, NC

The High Point, NC area is located in the middle of the Triad, it is considered a great place to live and work because of it being centrally located to both the coast and mountains of North Carolina. The High Point geographic area consists of not only High Point but includes Jamestown, Thomasville, Trinity, Archdale, Sophia, Asheboro, Denton, Wallburg, High Rock Lake and Lexington, all of which are associated with the High Point area.

The city of 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 the High Point area draws visitors from 50 states and 110 countries for the Biannual High Point Furniture Market, the largest Home Furnishings show in the world. On retail shopping side the High Point area is home to over 50 retail furniture outlets, offering a variety of manufacturers with every style imaginable.

If you are seeking “something to do” in the High Point area check

The historic High Point train depot downtown

out the world 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. Hike with a friend on the nature trails at Piedmont Environmental Center or spend an afternoon at an art gallery or an evening at the theatre, concerts by Oak Hollow Lake or festivals at Oak Hollow Park or High Point City Lake Park. Not to mention both High Rock and Badin lakes are within an easy driving distance to cater to those looking for a larger recreational lake to live and play on!

The High Point area also has an abundance of excellent continuing education opportunities that include; High Point University, Guilford Technical Community College and Davidson County Community College all within the High Point city limits. The University of North Carolina University at Greensboro, Randolph County Community College, A & T University, Winston-Salem State University, Greensboro College, Guilford College, Elon University, Salem College and Wake Forest University are all within a short drive within the High Point area.

The High Point area is a great place to live and work an overall boasts the best that the Triad has to offer!