Pretty little hideaway worth stopping and walking around the short trail…read more Great location to take some outdoor photographs!

This place feels wonderfully remote, so a little heads up that cell service is spotty and it's…read moreworth being mindful as you arrive. Once you're there, the quiet really sets in, with wildlife sounds all around and very few cars passing by. The atmosphere is incredibly relaxing and peaceful, perfect for slowing down and taking a breath . Picnic benches are scattered nearby, along with trash receptacles, which makes it easy to linger responsibly . The bridge itself is beautiful and well maintained, showing only moderate signs of wear that add character rather than distraction . During our mid autumn visit, the waterway and surrounding landscape were bursting with color , making the views especially memorable. I later realized there was a walking trail close by that I missed, so that's something I'd definitely suggest checking out when you visit ‍. Parking isn't clearly marked or abundant ‍, but with a bit of patience, you'll manage just fine. Overall, it's a quiet, scenic spot that feels refreshingly untouched and worth the effort to find .

I made a return trip to the World's Largest Chest of Drawers in High Point, NC. It was getting some…read morework done during my stop, so it had a fence around it. The best place to park is likely at the lot across the street. The Chest of Drawers is on a one-way street, so you might need to plan which lane to get in if traffic is heavy. High Point is considered the "furniture capital of the world." So the 38 feet high road side attraction is fitting. The piece was originally built in 1926 to welcome people to the area and promote the furniture. The design was different, and the bureau was smaller and had a mirror. It was painted white with floral accents. It wasn't a functioning piece of furniture as the drawers didn't open. Then in 1996, Sid Lenger, a High Point craftsman and designer, transformed the piece. He wanted a proper chest of drawers, so he designed and built one with hefty brass handles. This version also doesn't open, but is meant to look like a more realistic piece of high-end furniture. He also added the two pairs of six-foot-tall socks to acknowledge the hosiery industry. I hope whatever work is being done to the chest of drawers preserves the cherry wood finish's color as intended.

Another review for my collection of "superlatives," this is the World's Largest Chest of Drawers…read more Of course, it belongs here in High Point as it is the capitol of furniture in the Untied States. Remodeled in 1996, this is the new structure. Steel framing and stucco, it stands 38 feet high with simulated brass handles. And it even includes two giant socks as a tribute to High Point's hosiery industry There is plenty of parking nearby and if you're shopping for furniture at one of these many nearby showrooms, check it out. [Review 336 of 2024 - 3590 in North Carolina - 21370 overall]

I was here for the Malpass Brothers bluegrass festival, and it's a really nice place! The old…read morefashioned town is really cool, and when it gets really hot out, there's plenty of air-conditioned places.

Great event venue. Throughout the year they have various different events. Something for everyone.read more

On a Friday evening just before sunset I found myself walking down an unlit path and it probably…read morewasn't the ideal time to be wandering around a very quiet corner of High Point but it suited me just fine. The path turns parallel to the road and for a moment, you wonder if you've taken a wrong turn but then she appears ahead of you, big and wooden and wonderfully strange. The whole place feels like maybe it used to be a part of a warehouse or a factory before nature started reclaiming the edges. It's a little eerie and a little beautiful and the fading light actually made the visit feel more memorable. Little Sally isn't little at all and she's hand crafted from recycled and reclaimed wood with a kind of personality that makes you stop and look at how each piece fits together. The setting adds to it because it's not polished or curated, it's tucked away and slightly wild, which makes finding her feel like discovering something secret. This is my second troll after Big Pete With the Big Feet in Charlotte and seeing Sally felt like continuing a small personal quest to track down these creations. I liked the quiet, the oddness of the location, and I liked that she's just sitting here waiting for whoever decides to wander down that path. [Review 1182 of 2026 - 4831 in North Carolina - 26361 overall]

What a cool art installation in such an unassuming part of High Point, near downtown. "Little…read moreSally" is the name of the giant wooden troll sculpture in High Point. It's one of many trolls around the world made out of recycled materials by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. High Point is lucky to have one of these, and it's fun and free to check out. My wife and I took my nieces to see Little Sally. A small line of families with children had built up to see and take pictures with the troll. The troll is hidden from street view, inside a small wooded area, so there's a fun "discovery" aspect to it. We parked in the large unpaved lot at the corner of W Green Dr and W Grimes Ave. Other folks parked closer, across the street in the parking lot of 711 W Grimes Ave. At the time of writing this, the building there appears to be vacant, as does the building in the same block as Little Sally. I'm pretty sure this part of town has seen better days. This project is what you call low-cost urban revitalization. Go to trollmap.com to see a map of all the trolls. There are several in North Carolina, mostly in Raleigh (Dix Park has five). Little Sally was unveiled in 2025. Dambo's first troll was "Hector the Protector," installed in Puerto Rico in 2014.

Hidden gem! Great little diner with friendly service, good food, prices from the 1970's and a…read morevintage motorcycle museum upstairs. I had the Philly cheesesteak which was thinly sliced and very flavorful with onion rings plus homemade potato salad( very good) wife had chicken salad sandwich with fries - both very good - all that for $17 bucks -

This place is amazing! And they have a restaurant inside too which is affordable and delicious. I'm…read morein love with their coleslaw and our waitress, Charlotte, she was so sweet! :) I grew up around motorcycles, and was raised riding Harley's so this place was a walk down memory lane with my dad. The museum is free so we checked it out after lunch. The owner is so kind and is a true artist. All the paintings you see on display were done by the owner himself. There are some cool photos of him too from his racing days! I love all the vintage t-shirts hanging from the walls too. If you love motorcycles like me, then this place must be on your to do list. AND if you love breakfast then this place is also a must!! They have the best breakfast in town.

How I managed to live in North Carolina this long and not know we had a Cheerwine Festival is mind…read moreboggling to me. This was my first year attending the event. It was advertised that you could take a train to Salisbury, NC and then the festival was in walking distance. If you drove, you'd have to look for parking in the area and walk to the event. My friend and I arrived around noon. This. Was a good time, but in the fire I'd ago In my opinion they spaced out the different vendors well so it wasn't too crowded. You were able to move through the areas easily. At times, you would have to wait for people to move, but this is expected with any festival. I liked that their website listed the vendor participating and if the vendor created a Cheerwine themed item/dish. I believe it would've ben helpful it their website also included a map of where each vendor was so you could head to the vendor you wanted immediately. There was a main location at the festival that sold Cheerwine merchandise such as: beach towels, stickers, hats, t-shirts, and displays. They had a cash and card line. Some vendors took cash, but not all so it is good to have both on you. There were live performances occurring in their center city park. I was not prepared well for the event as I literally decided to go day of. In the future I'll make sure to pack a lawn towel or small chair to sit in the park and come earlier in the day when the event first starts so it's not as hot outside.

Bottom line: The Cheerwine Festival in Salisbury is a busy and popular street festival to celebrate…read morethe regional soft drink favorite. Saw lots of Cheerwine merch/logos everywhere but not Cheerwine itself. This festival is extremely crowded and there are long lines for absolutely everything, do know that going into this one. Bring cash, you'll need it. The Deets: My friends and I made plans to hit the The Cheerwine Festival in Salisbury, NC this year. Cheerwine is a local/regional soft drink favorite, a black cherry flavored soda. Cheerwine has been made since 1917 and has been produced by the same family in North Carolina for all those years (big accomplishment in the food/beverage industry). I've been a Cheerwine fan since childhood so I was up for going to a festival bearing its name. We went down and back on Amtrak as there is a train station near to the downtown area the festival is held. I recommend going by train if possible as finding parking is not that easy for this event. Salisbury is not a huge town so you would expect that to be so. If you are not a fan of big crowds and long lines, then this festival is not for you. This festival is very "people-y" and there are long lines for EVERYTHING...food, beer/beverages, merchandise, craft/art/novelty items, cash machines (bring cash, most things here are not cheap)...everything. Of course the sound stage had a crowd around it as well. We even ducked into a local bottle shop to find some peace (see my prior review for this business) which we indeed found. My pics I took are from a pocket of peace I found outside of the crowded area. Of note, I did see that there were plenty of port-a-potties everywhere, even down alleys between buildings. While I saw Cheerwine logos and merchandise a-plenty at the festival, I really can't recall seeing any actual Cheerwine itself. Sad face. Lots of beer opportunities...not Cheerwine though. If you love those crowded street festivals, this event is your golden ticket. I found it was great to visit and experience but I'm not sure I would go out of my way to come back again.

Located adjacent to the Rowan County Courthouse, this marker points out some of the darkness that…read moreexists in American history. It's important that these be erected so that these terrible acts aren't forgotten, even if no one was ever held to account. On the front side, "Lynching in America. Racial terror lynching claimed the lives of thousands of African Americans and created a legacy of injustice that can still be felt today. After slavery ended, many white people remained committed to racial hierarchy and used lethal violence and terror against Black communities to maintain a racial, economic and social order that oppressed and marginalized Black people. Lynching became the most public and notorious form of subordination directed at Black people and was frequently tolerated or even supported by law enforcement and elected officials. White mobs were usually permitted to engage in brutal violence with impunity. Many Black people were pulled out of jails or given over to mobs by law enforcement officials who were legally required to protect them. Terror lynchings often included burnings and mutilation, sometimes in front of crowds numbering in the thousands. Many of the victims of these acts of violence were not recorded and remain unknown, but over 120 lynchings have been documented in North Carolina. On January 15, 2019. Salisbury's City Council formally adopted a Resolution of Reconciliation, committing the city to enacting policies and practices to guarantee equity and justice as well as the publication of an annual report on the city's efforts to eliminate inequity. Memorializing this history is a critical step in advancing the continuing struggle for equality and dismantling systemic inequities." And on the reverse, "Lynching of African Americans in Rowan County. On June 11, 1902, a white mob of more than fifty men abducted two African American children, ages 13 and 11, named Harrison and James Gillespie from the Rowan County jail and lynched them in front of a crowd of over 400 people. The two boys had been arrested and accused of murder. The white mob hanged them and shot their bodies repeatedly. Four years later, on August 6, 1906, two African American men, Jack Dillingham and Nease Gillespie, and Mr. Gillespie's teenage son, John Gillespie, were abducted from the Rowan County jail in Salisbury and lynched by a white mob of more than two thousand people. Without any evidence of their guilt, they were accused of killing four members of a white family in their home in Unity Township in July 1906, primarily because they worked for the white homeowner. More than two decades later, Laura Wood, a 59-year-old African American woman, who was a farmer, wife, and mother, was lynched on February 11, 1930 in Barber. Mrs. Wood had been accused of stealing food from her white employer. After her family noticed she was missing, her body was found not far from her home hanged from a tree with an iron chain. During this era, the deep racial hostility that permeated Southern society burdened Black people with a presumption of guilt while lynching and other acts of racial terror denied them equal justice under the law. Almost all of the mob members escaped punishment for these acts of lynching." The marker was erected in 2021 by the Actions in Faith & Justice Remembrance Project and the Equal Justice Initiative. There is limited parking nearby. [Review 1125 of 2024 - 3620 in North Carolina - 22149 overall]

Great destination for a short 1/2 day trip from Charlotte. I saw the troll art installations coming…read moreto High Point so I planned my rando Tuesday off (Veterans Day) to come by and see the amazing woodwork nestled in the woods in between old mills and industrial sites known for furniture making. Lots of kids (I guess school was out for the bet day holiday here) and dogs. So bring your pets and wear sneaks or boots bc it's in the woods down a dirt path. Parking is available on the corner and a smaller lot across from the entrance, which is not marked. So good luck finding it. I added "Troll Art" to Yelp from the site, so hope that helps ppl find it.