Charlotte & Raleigh DPAC
*Concierge Insider Tip I-85 is the road to Charlotte and I-40 will take you to Raleiigh. They are both less than two hours away from High Point.
Charlotte is the most populous city in North Carolina and is a fast-growing area. It is home to Bank of America, Truist Financial, the Billy Graham Library, the Carolina Renaissance Festival, and the Carolina Panthers NFL team. Raleigh is the state's capital and is known for great food, music, museums, and parks. It is home to Pullen Park, the oldest public park in North Carolina.
The Durham Performing Arts Center has become the center for live entertainment in North Carolina. Upcoming shows include Frozen, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Dear Evan Hansen, Hairspray, Les Miserables, and Wicked..
NC State Fair NASCAR
Charlotte Motor Speedway and NASCAR Hall of Fame. The speedway hosts nearly 400 events a year, and it’s one of the most popular sporting venues in the world.
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The largest annual event in North Carolina is held in Raleigh at the North Carolina State Fair. The fair has been operated by the NC Department of Agriculture and enjoyed every year by thousands since 1853. Throughout the year, the fairgrounds host trade shows, expos, flea markets and festivals.