High Point offers one of the best small-town fall day trips in North Carolina. It has even captured the attention of Southern Living magazine’s editors for the June 2023 issue. And with plenty of places to shop, eat, play, and stay, find out what makes it a great small town to visit in the fall.

For elevations under 2,000 feet in North Carolina, the peak time for autumn colors is Oct. 30-Nov. 6.
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But there is no reason to wait that long to visit the charming town of High Point. We love them as soon as they begin changing hue.
Reserve this first destination ahead of time about three miles away in Archdale at Kersey Valley Zipline to capture an overall view from above.
Kersey Valley Zipline, 1615 Kersey Valley Rd, Archdale, NC 27263, USA
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Schedule a trip on Kersey Valley Zip Line’s website.
If ziplining is too adventurous, we enjoy the option of High Point's green spaces and hiking trails.
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Check out all of the colorful choices on High Point Park and Recreation’s web page.
One of our favorite hikes is Bill Faver Lakeshore and Racoon Run Trail at Piedmont Environmental Center.
Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Rd, High Point, NC 27265, USA
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This easy 2.5-mile loop trail allows an exploration of autumn splendor at your own pace. The AllTrails website offers more details about this shaded and well-marked hike.
For the history buffs, learn about High Point through more than 37,000 objects, photographs, and archive material at the free High Point Museum.
High Point Museum, 1859 E Lexington Ave, High Point, NC 27262, USA
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See the available resources on High Point Museum’s web page.
An added bonus adjacent to the museum is the cool Historical Park.
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It features three historic buildings, including the John Haley House (1786), the Hoggatt House (1801), and a working blacksmith shop (1841).
Time for a bite to eat in a laid-back atmosphere with live music and food trucks.
Brown Truck Brewery, 1234 N Main St, High Point, NC 27262, USA
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Look for the weekly schedule on Brown Truck Brewery’s website.
This pub has earned several Great American Beer Festival Medals medals, including the Very Small Brewing Company of the Year in 2016.
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High Point is also known as the Home Furnishings Capital of the World, so don't pass up a chance to see the World’s Largest Chest of Drawers, especially all decorated for Halloween.
World's Largest Chest of Drawers, 508 N Hamilton St, High Point, NC 27262, USA
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Furnitureland South is the World's Largest Furniture Store, and plan a trip around High Point Market's extravaganza Oct 14-18, 2023. Find out more on High Point Market's website.
And speaking of Halloween, fun on Saturdays begins Sept. 16 at Frazier Marsh Farm.
Frazier Marsh Farm, 7040 Frazier Marsh Rd, High Point, NC 27263, USA
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Visit the pumpkin patch, a corn maze, a bounce house, a jump pillow, and play some paintball. And for the brave ones, try this corn maze in the dark with a flashlight. Look for updates on Frazier Marsh Farm’s Facebook page.

Are you planning to take this small-town fall day trip in North Carolina? To help pack, here’s Only In Your State’s Road Trip Essential Packing List.

And consider staying the night in High Point at a comfortable Airbnb.

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