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High Point

High Point is a city in Guilford district, North Carolina, United States of about 110,268 people. Within 50 km by road there are 220 places to visit: 67 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 55 churches and 48 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Randleman Lake, Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park and Greensboro Arboretum.

35.9557° N, 80.0053° WPop. 110,268

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Within 30 km80 places
Within 50 km220
Must-see52
Notable197
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from High Point

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:54 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave High Point
  2. Hickory Chapel Wesleyanchurch · 30 min
  3. Greensboro Arboretumpark · 45 min
  4. Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Parkpark · 45 min
  5. The Richard Petty Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Randleman Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in High Point
Today’s loopHigh PointStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near High Point?

Randleman Lake (lake, about 19 km), Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park (park, about 20 km), Nido & Mariana Qubein Children's Museum (museum, about 2 km), Brentwood Park (park, about 3 km), High Point University Gatehouse (heritage site, about 3 km), Greensboro Arboretum (park, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of High Point?

220 places on Spotwander: 67 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 55 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 22 museums, 15 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to High Point?

Merry Hills Lake Dam, about 6 km by road; Oak Hollow Marina (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to High Point?

Hickory Chapel Wesleyan, about 5 km by road; Spring Hill United Methodist Church (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from High Point?

Start in High Point, visit Hickory Chapel Wesleyan, then Greensboro Arboretum, then Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park, then The Richard Petty Museum, then Randleman Lake, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.