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all-a-flutter Butterfly Farm
7850 Clinard Farms Road
Tel: (336) 989-4507
Demonstrations of all stages of development: from the instar (caterpillar) stage, to the chrysalis, to the emergence of the brilliantly colored adult butterfly. You can hand feed the butters, too! All-A- Flutter has roughly over 28 acres of nature. We welcome school groups, daycares, camps and other organizations to come and visit the farm. Tours of the facilities can be scheduled, along with an age-appropriate lecture for our students. Open April through October.
www.all-a-flutter.com
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Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point
101 W. Green Dr.
Tel: (336) 885-DOLL (3655)
One of the south's largest doll & miniature museum, featuring more than 2,700 dolls, miniature displays, dollhouses and unusual artifacts, which includes the lifelong collection of one woman. Also a special exhibit of over 130 Shirley Temple dolls, 17 African-American Personality dolls, and other rotating doll and miniature exhibits. Groups and individuals welcome. Guides for groups of 15 or more by reservation. Museum Gift Store available. Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Saturday 9am-4pm and Sun 1-4 pm. Museum closed on Mondays from November to March.
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Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library
1009 N. Main St.
Tel: (336) 883-4011
A library devoted to the advancement of knowledge of furniture. The library serves as the world's largest collection of books on history of Furniture. The library offers a wide assortment or books about furniture, furniture design, decorating, and much more. The library's open year round. Special tours by appointment only. Open Monday- Friday 9-12, and 1-5pm. Admission is Free.
www.furniturelibrary.com
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Bill Davis Racing
300 Old Thomasville Road
Tel: (336) 887-2222
Visit the home of the 2002 Daytona 500 Champions! Fans can actually walk through this hi-tech facility and see new cars in development. Open 8:30am - 4pm, Monday-Friday for self guided tours.
www.billdavisracing.com
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High Point is home to more than 50 furniture stores. Every imaginable furniture style can be found in the city. The largest furniture store in the world can be found here in the Home Furnishings Capital of the World. For a complete shopping guide, including maps to furniture stores, contact the High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-720-5255 or click here to request information.
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The High Point Community Concert Association is a volunteer organization which is committed to bring world-class artists and musicians to High Point at a reasonable cost; and, to encourage music appreciation with area schools and music teachers. The yearly concert series features an orchestra (North Carolina Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, Greensboro Symphony and the Kiev Orchestra) and a variety of solo and ensemble musicians. The Community Concert Association provides sets of tone chimes to area elementary schools and complimentary tickets for music students to many of the concerts. To purchase season memberships or for further information, please call 886-8100 or write the HPCCA at P.O. Box 5268, High Point, NC 27262. The HPCCA is a funded affiliate of the High Point Area Arts Council.
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High Point Museum & Historical Park
1859 E. Lexington Ave.
Tel: (336) 885-1859
The High Point Museum- Where Past & Present Meet! Visit us & meet early entrepreneurs as well as other distinctive High Point citizens. Picture jazz musician John Coltrane's hands gliding across the keys of his piano. Drive our big yellow bus & explore how changes in modes of transportation influenced the development of High Point. Explore how the twin industries of hosiery and furniture have flourished while contributing to High Point's changing identity. On weekends, step back in time in the Historical Park & let costumed guides tour you through the 1786 John Haley House, 1801 log Hoggatt House & 1820 Blacksmith shop. Hours are Tuesday- Saturday 10 am-4:30pm, & Sunday 1pm-4:30pm.
www.highpointmuseum.org
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High Point Public Library
901 N. Main St.
Tel: (336) 883-3660
The High Point Public Library is a public service department of the City of High Point in North Carolina. It provides to the residents and visitors of High Point and Guilford County full public library services. It has a rich collection of nearly 400,000 books, music recordings, videotapes, audiobooks, periodicals, and newspapers. For those interested in their family history, you may want to check out their genealogy department.
www.highpointpubliclibrary.com
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Historic Castle McCulloch Gold Mill
3925 Kivett Drive
Jamestown, North Carolina 27282
Tel: (336) 887-5413 ~Fax (336) 887-3936
The castle is a restored gold refinery listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1823 & restored in the mid 1980's. This beautiful secluded property can be used for weddings/ receptions, corporate and other private events. Come and have a fun and informative outing or field trip for Students, Adults and Seniors interested in North Carolina State History, Earth Sciences, Historic Gold Milling PLUS Gold and Gem Panning and a visit to the Jamestown Rock Quarry! We are centrally located in the Triad area of North Carolina, off Interstate Business 85, South of Greensboro in Jamestown, North Carolina. Gold/Gem Panning open to public Sundays 11-5, April through October.
www.castlemcculloch.com
info@mccullochfoundation.org
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John Coltrane Commemorative Marker
John Coltrane (1926-1967), legendary jazz saxophonist, who graduated at age 16 from William Penn High School. The commemorative marker at the corner of Hamilton Street and Commerce Avenue is located near his boyhood home on Underhill Street.
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John Coltrane Statue
Located at the intersection of Commerce Ave. and Hamilton St.
800.720.5255
Visit an 8 ft. bronze statue honoring one of High Point's most acclaimed citizens, John Coltrane, a legendary Jazz saxophonist. Coltrane graduated from William Penn High School in 1943.
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Maize Adventure
1615 Kersey Valley Road
Tel: (336) 431-1700
A ten acre cornfield maze that's an educational outdoor experience with miles of twisting, turning pathways. Families, corporate, school, and civic groups are welcome. Improve morale, increase communication skills, develop problem-solving techniques and more. Picnic area and catered lunches available. Admission.
www.maizeadventure.com
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Mendenhall Plantation
603 W. Main St.
Tel: (336) 454-3819
Early 19th Century Quaker plantation on Historic Register that was involved in and supported the abolitionist movement before the Civil War. On display, one of two remaining false-bottom wagons used to transport slaves to freedom. Tues.-Fri. 11-3, Sat. 1-4, Sun. 2-4. Other times by reservation. Admission.
www.mendenhallplantation.org
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Millis Regional Health Education Center
600 North Elm Street
Tel: (336) 878-6713
Have a hands-on- approach to learning at the Millis Center. The ultimate in interactive health education! Ride a bike with Mr. Bones, the bicycling skeleton. Measure your height against a life-size Michael Jordan. Get health tips form TAM, our transparent talking mannequin, and much, much more. Open Monday- Friday 8:30am- 5pm year round.
www.millishealth.com
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Museum of Old Domestic Life
555 E. Springfield Rd.
Tel: (336) 882-3054
Quaker museum in 1858 Springfield Meeting House. On display are artifacts from typical colonial Quaker homesteads. Tours by appointment only.
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North Carolina Shakespeare Festival
1014 Mill St.
Tel: (336) 841-2273
Headquartered in High Point at the High Point Theatre, season runs from September through October with a special performance of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" in December. Professional troupe presenting classic and contemporary plays. Admission. Group discounts available.
http://ncshakes.org/
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Oak Hollow Mall
921 Eastchester Dr.
Tel: (336) 886-6255
High Point's best shopping experience features over 90 exciting specialty stores, 4 department stores, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and diverse restaurants.
www.oakhollowmall.com
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Piedmont Environmental Center
1220 Penny Rd.
Tel: (336) 883-8531
375 acres of hiking trails adjacent to High Point City Lake, nature preserve, nature store, small animal exhibits, the North Carolina Mapscape, also access to 8 mile Greenway Trail. Center: Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Trails: sunrise to sunset seven days a week. FREE.
www.piedmontenvironmental.com
outdoors@infi.net
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1408 R.C. Baldwin Ave.
Tel: (336) 289-5755
The Historical museum was created in November 2000 to honor the legacy of Miss Rosetta C. Baldwin, her family and many African-Americans and their contributions to the development of the High Point community. Tuesday and Thursday 10am - 4pm.
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833 Montlieu Ave.
(336) 841-9000
Located in Hayworth Fine Arts Center at High Point University, Sechrest Gallery houses permanent collections of 18th and 19th century British Art along with rotating exhibitions. Tuesday - Thursday 1-6, during the academic year.
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Theatre Art Galleries
220 E. Commerce Ave. (in the High Point Theatre building)
Tel: (336) 887-2137
Changing art exhibits in three galleries. Art classes, programs & workshops for children and adults. Tues.-Sat. 12-5pm or by appointment. Closed during April & October Furniture Markets.
www.tagart.org
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Train Depot and Veterans Memorial Park
Corner of High St. and Main St.
800.720.5255
Historically restored, the depot continues to serve six daily trains. Also on site is the Plank Road Foreman Momument, built to honor those who assisted in building the Plank Road. Across the street is the Memorial Park, dedicated to High Point soldiers who fought in the wars.
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World's Largest Chest of Drawers
508 N. Hamilton St.
Tel: (800) 720-5255
Building shaped like a chest of drawers built in 1926 to call attention to High Point as the "Home Furnishings Capital of the World." Restored as a four-story beautiful 18th century chest of drawers and was the home to the High Point Jaycees.
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