High Point NC

We arrived in High Point during "Market" and the city run RV park was full, however, they offered to let us stay in their 'overflow' spot which just so happened to overlook the lake! We had the best spot in the whole place. We liked it so much, our one night stay turned into 3.

The view out our front window. :-)

For those who don't know, High Point is known for it's furniture and textile manufacturing. The semi-annual market attracts thousands of people into the area. That's the only time that the RV park can be reserved, the rest of the year it is first come-first serve. We were told that some of the local residents will rent their homes out and stay at the campground, making a hefty profit. One man pays his whole years mortgage with those 2 weeks of income!

The Mart

Just northeast of High Point is Furnitureland South, the self-proclaimed "World's Largest Home Furnishings Showplace", and with more that one million square feet of showroom, I believe them! There are 2 buildings, one they call the Mart and one called the Showroom. They even have their own Starbucks and a restaurant. I had heard about this place and knew that this was a destination for me! I would rather shop for furniture than go to a mall any day! Les was nice enough to go along with me, but after about 3 hours, he was very done! We had lunch and left. I knew I hadn't seen it all and would probably never get another chance, so I went back by myself the next day and spent a few more hours, checking out every floor in the showroom. I was on a mission to find a new coctail table for my living room, since I had severly damaged mine with candles 2 Christmases ago.

This may have been a mistake. I found and fell in love with a new bedroom set. And with the current economy, they are very motivated sellers! I only have a few more days to make a decision and get the great bargain on shipping.

Here's a link if you're interested: http://www.bernhardt.com/marthastewartfurniture/group.php?VIEW=all&COL=Skylands&CAT=Bedroom&CATABR=BR

The Showroom

(The two buildings are connected by a skywalk)
My sales rep told me that they have people fly in from all over the world to shop there. They will even book your hotel room and arrange shuttle service for you.

If you're ever in this part of the country (and you like furniture), I highly recommend this as a stop!