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==Attractions== [[File:Triangle Park, High Point.jpg|thumb|right|Triangle Park]] [[Image:LargestDrawers.jpg|thumb|right|World's largest chest of drawers]] * [[Dr. C. S. Grayson House|Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library]]: World's largest collection of books on the history of furniture and interior design. Home of the Pat Plaxico Sculpture Gardens.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.furniturelibrary.com/|title=Bienenstock Furniture Library|website=Bienenstock Furniture Library}}</ref> * Castle McCulloch Gold Mill: McCulloch Gold Mill was built in 1832 and operated primarily as a gold processing center serving local gold mining operations. Now open as a special events center.<ref>{{cite web |title=Castle Mcculloch, inc. |url=http://castlemcculloch.com/home.html |website=}}</ref> * High Point City Lake Park: Recreation and amusement park located on the shores of {{convert|540|acre|km2|1|adj=on}} lake with boating, fishing, paddle boats, picnic areas with shelters, fishing boat and canoe rentals, historic carousel, train, waterslide, largest outdoor swimming pool in the state, miniature golf, gymnasium, playground and excursion boat. Site of annual "Day in the Park" festival each September. * High Point Community Theatre: Founded in 1976, High Point Community Theatre (HPCT) presents American musicals, dramas and comedies performed by local actors. HPCT also has an education program, featuring classes, workshops and camps for adults, youth and children.<ref>{{cite web |title=High Point Community Theatre |url=https://www.hpct.net/ |website=High Point Community Theatre |access-date=May 24, 2019}}</ref> * High Point Museum and Historical Park: Museum commemorating the history of High Point, coupled with interpretative exhibit of log Blacksmith Shop and 1786 Haley House.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.highpointnc.gov/694/Museum/|title=Museum - High Point, NC|website=www.highpointnc.gov}}</ref> * High Point Public Library: A massive full-service public library contains nearly 400,000 books, music recordings, videotapes, audiobooks, periodicals, newspapers, and a comprehensive collection of books related to history and genealogy equipped with many attractions for Youth and Young Adults.<ref>{{cite web |title=Library - High Point, NC |url=https://www.highpointnc.gov/749/Library/phpThumb.demo.showpic.php?src=/Expansion_Pics/rubble.jpg&w=800&h=800.&title=rubble.jpg/ |website=www.highpointnc.gov}}</ref> * Millis Regional Health Education Center: Interactive health education center with features depicting facets of human anatomy and health.<ref>{{cite web |title=Millis Regional Health Education Center - Home |url=http://www.millishealth.com/ |website=www.millishealth.com}}</ref> * Museum of Old Domestic Life: Quaker museum established around 1926 in 1858 Springfield Meeting House, containing a broad selection of artifacts from typical colonial Quaker homesteads. * Piedmont Environmental Center: Features {{convert|375|acre|km2|1}} of hiking trails adjacent to High Point City Lake, nature preserve, small animal exhibits, the North Carolina Mapscape, and access to an eight-mile (13 km) Greenway Trail.<ref>[http://www.piedmontenvironmental.com/ Piedmont Environmental Center]</ref> * Rosetta C. Baldwin Museum: The museum was created in November 2000 to honor the legacy of Miss Rosetta C. Baldwin, her family and many African-Americans. The site depicts a typical home of a southern African American family during the mid-twentieth century. * Sechrest Gallery: Located on the campus of High Point University in the Hayworth Fine Arts Center, the Sechrest Gallery houses permanent collections of 18th and 19th century British Art coupled with rotating exhibitions. * Theatre Art Galleries: Housed in the High Point Theatre since 1975, the Theatre Art Galleries (TAG) hosts exhibitions of contemporary visual art. TAG has been the sole independent nonprofit provider of the visual arts in High Point and includes one of the finest stage and gallery spaces in the Southeast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tagart.org/|title=Main Gallery -|website=tagart.org}}</ref> * [[Truist Point]]: a multi-use stadium, home of the [[High Point Rockers]] in the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]] and the [[Carolina Core FC]] in the [[MLS Next Pro]].<ref>{{cite news |title=High Point Rockers Top Sugar Land In Inaugural Home Game |url=https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/high-point-rockers-top-sugar-land-in-inaugural-home-game/83-22e298eb-cfe1-4bc7-9aed-860819813980 |access-date=May 24, 2019 |work=[[WFMY-TV]] |date=May 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=High Point Rockers beat Sugar Land Skeeters in 3-0 home win on opening night |url=https://myfox8.com/2019/05/03/high-point-rockers-beat-sugar-land-skeeters-in-3-0-home-win-on-opening-night/ |access-date=May 24, 2019 |work=[[WGHP]] |date=May 3, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> * World's Largest Chest of Drawers: Built in 1926, the World's Largest Bureau is an example of automobile-oriented pop architecture and has been featured on numerous broadcasts such as MTV and The Travel Channel. * Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum: Opening in 2022 this museum offers many kid-friendly exhibits including a double decker carousel, a steam lab, a hall of mysteries and an outdoor playground.
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