Things to Do in High Point (2025)
A neighborhood brewery with national cred: the Brewers Association named Brown Truck Very Small Brewing Company of the Year, and regional writers continue to praise its saisons and rotating taps. Expect a laid‑back patio and frequent food trucks.
Downtown’s independent food hall gathers a changing lineup of local vendors plus two bars beside Truist Point. Southern Living spotlights it as part of High Point’s revitalization; recent updates show new chef‑driven stalls and monthly markets.
Part gallery, part live‑music venue, part maker campus—this nonprofit creative hub programs touring acts and design shows year‑round. Noted by regional travel editors, its 2025 calendar confirms active concerts, workshops, and exhibitions in a converted mill.
Open to the public, this landmark library houses the world’s largest furniture and design collection, from Diderot to Chippendale. Design media regularly cover its programs and board news, underscoring its ongoing role in the city’s creative life.
A hands‑on, two‑level museum with an outdoor adventure zone and a double‑decker carousel. Named North Carolina’s Visitor Attraction of the Year and recognized for accessibility, it’s a vibrant family stop that locals and state media celebrate.
Catch an Atlantic League game at the downtown stadium that anchors community events and summer fireworks. The club’s 2025 schedule confirms a full slate, and local outlets note the park’s role in High Point’s resurgence.
TAG curates rotating exhibitions and arts education inside Congdon Yards’ Factory building. Current 2025 shows and hours are posted, and the creative campus itself is frequently cited by regional travel writers for shaping downtown culture.
Seasonal Saturdays bring local growers, bakers, and makers to the library plaza, with SNAP matching and kids’ programs. The city’s 2025 season dates and community partners make this a lively, hyper‑local taste of High Point.
A longtime, woman‑owned cafe and roaster known for vegan bakes, community vibes, and late hours. Triad City Beat profiled its staying power; official listings and social updates confirm it remains a local gathering spot.
Family‑run since the late ’90s, Sumela serves kebabs, piyaz, and house baklava to loyal locals. Regional TV features and steady recent reviews back its reputation for warmly served, from‑scratch Mediterranean classics.
An urban tasting room crafting wines, meads, and ciders with frequent pop‑ups, art nights, and live music. Southern travel editors highlight it among new reasons to linger downtown; 2025 event calendars show it’s buzzing.
A downtown gallery presenting rotating shows from regional artists with public receptions; 2025 exhibits confirm active programming. Pair a visit with a stroll to nearby public art and independent cafes.