Furniture Shop and Restaurant Hop in High Point

The perfect furniture will turn a house into a home, but finding it can be a chore. Luckily there’s a one-stop shop: High Point, the Home Furnishings Capital of the World™. More than 50 furniture outlets and stores, including the world’s largest, are only minutes apart and offer discounted prices and countless brands. Plus, the Complimentary Concierge Service at the High Point Regional Visitors Center can design a shopping itinerary tailored entirely to your needs. And with delicious restaurants and a variety of accommodations, plus interesting sights in between, it’s ideal for a productive and relaxing three-day getaway.

Day 1: Sample High Point's Offerings

Alex’s House Restaurant is a favorite among locals and reasonably priced. Start your day with an omelet, waffles, pancakes or eggs made to order. It’s cash only, but there’s an ATM onsite.

Before you start shopping, take time to prepare. Think about working with a Preferred Interior Designer, who will offer advice and unlock private showrooms, where the latest trends are displayed. Before you visit, use your phone to photograph the rooms you’re furnishing along with a sketch of their measurements and features, including windows, doors and fireplaces, so that information is a swipe away. Pack paint chips, flooring and fabric samples to match with new pieces. And while most stores have one, your own tape measure will be handier.  The Complimentary Concierge Service at the Visitors Center, just blocks from Alex’s House, is a great resource and can help coordinate your time while in High Point. Call ahead of time so they can devote the appropriate time needed for your shopping experience.   

You won’t have to leave Uptowne High Point to find lunch choices. Try Sweet Old Bill’s, a local gem where you can order barbecue, burgers, sandwiches, soups or salads, all paired with some Southern charm. Be sure to try a local favorite, the brisket nachos, topped with chimichurri, smoked corn salsa, guacamole, salsa verde and cilantro lime crema. 

After lunch head to High Point Museum for the afternoon. Peruse exhibits, engage with collections, watch videos and listen to audio tours. 

Return to Uptowne and jump-start your evening at Brown Truck Brewery, which hosts live music on weekends and welcomes dogs anytime. Take a seat in the taproom or around a fire pit in the courtyard and sample the Great American Beer Festival medalist’s creations.

Magnolia Blue is the perfect spot for your first night’s dinner. The Count On Me NC-certified restaurant brings to life modern Southern comfort food – like bourbon chicken, shrimp creole, slow-roasted baby back ribs and the dirty bird sandwich (a Magnolia Blue specialty) – that will leave your taste buds tingling. End your evening sipping a fresh cocktail with your meal on the second-floor rooftop patio while taking in a stunning High Point sunset.

When it's time to tuck in, choose from the J.H. Adams Inn, whose original owner ran one of the country’s largest hosiery mills and is centrally located to all your shopping. Or Seven Oaks Inn Bed and Breakfast, which was part of a large tobacco farm, or Pandora’s Manor, a boutique hotel where a different designer decorated each room.

Day 2: Shop Until You Drop

Start your day with Southern staples such as gravy biscuits or a Pig and Pimento Cheese omelet at Tom’s Place Restaurant. Its deep breakfast menu has been popular for more than 25 years. 

Start shopping at Ashley Interiors, local furniture manufacturer Braxton Culler’s showroom. It has the state’s largest selection of wicker and rattan furniture, for indoor and outdoor use. If you have time afterward, browse Capa Imports, an award-winning retailer in rugs, furniture accessories, pillows and more with unbelievable prices. That puts you close to Stock + Grain Assembly, a food hall with a variety of awesome options. 

High Point Furniture Sales is next on the list. It has pieces from more than 150 manufacturers at its Baker Road showroom. But don’t skip the market samples at its Brentwood Street outlet. Variety and great prices are found at both.

Unwind from your day of shopping with a glass of wine, custom cocktail or locally brewed beer (or all three!) as you walk between the bars and retailers of High Point’s Social District. This designated area of downtown allows guests to enjoy their drinks while experiencing different venues, like Nomad Wine Works, an urban winery offering cider, wine and mead; The Blooming Board, which serves mouth-watering charcuterie boards to enjoy with your beverages; or Paddled South Brewing Co., where you can enjoy delicious craft beers in a comfortable environment.

For your Day 2 finale, find Asian fusion dishes in a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere at 98 Asian Bistro. Some favorite items from locals include the flounder with calamari appetizer, and fried green beans and sweet mango rice. 

Day 3: Finish Big – from Breakfast Biscuits to World's Largest Furniture Store

The long line winding from Biscuit Factory is a testament to the taste of its giant fluffy and buttery biscuits. But you won’t wait long for one, thanks to the quick and friendly staff. Choose from 15 varieties of biscuits and order coffee – you’ll need the energy today. 

Furnitureland South is the world’s largest furniture store. To shop its more than 1 million square feet without missing anything, follow the store map in the shopping guide, which you’ll receive upon arrival. It directs you to the showroom’s manufacturer-specific galleries. Take your time, and don’t fret if you don’t see exactly what you want. Many pieces are available in different finishes and upholstery, so ask about options. 

Furnitureland’s Sleepland has mattresses, and the biggest discounts reside in the second-floor clearance section. It’s easy to have your purchases delivered home – a service many local furniture stores offer – a handy option if you’re visiting via Greensboro’s airport, Piedmont Triad International. 

Furnitureland can consume an entire day. And while a quick bite onsite will return you to shopping sooner, slipping out to nearby Jamestown for a leisurely lunch at any number of spots offers the chance to contemplate possible furniture choices and enjoy good eats. Southern Roots, for example, uses local ingredients in its entrees, pizzas, sandwiches and salads, including the Organic; its greens, dried cranberries, walnuts, and goat or bleu cheese are accented with honeycomb.

If you’re searching for low prices on rugs, home office, home entertainment or outdoor furniture, head to Furnitureland’s 300,000-square-foot outlet displaying more than 100,000 items available immediately. Another nearby option is International Manufacturers Showroom, which is across the street. The prices on its market samples and furniture are worth checking out. 

The steaks and cocktails are enough reason to drive back across High Point for dinner at Steak Street, where the elegant and comfortable atmosphere makes it the ideal spot for business or pleasure. And if you have room left after dinner, visit Uncle Cheesecake for a slice of light, smooth and delicately sweet Carolina-style cheesecake from Chopped finalist Daniel MonkonJay Gray.

This article was produced in partnership with Visit High Point.