City of Raleigh, NC

09/03/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/03/2025 10:30

Check Out the Active Adult Program Day Trips

The Active Adult Program is thrilled to introduce two of our upcoming trips!

Visit our website to learn more about our day and multi-day travel opportunities. Discover the rich history of High Point, NC and its history of furniture making.

Join us for a fascinating journey through High Point, NC, the renowned Furniture Capital of the World. Inspired by Jeane Joyner's mystery novel Murder in the Market, this trip explores the city's deep-rooted history in furniture making.

Discover how High Point became a hub for both U.S. and international manufacturers and learn about the world-famous High Point Market, held twice a year as the largest home furnishings trade show in the world.

  • Visit: High Point Visitors Center, Showplace West - an eight-story former office building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which opens the door to potential tax incentives for an investor who puts it back into use.
  • Driving tour of downtown, The Radio Building, Market Square and Commerce
  • Lunch on your own at Spiros

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 30
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ages: Older Adults
Cost: $38/Residents, $53/Non-residents
Register on RecLink

You must register for the Active Adult Yearly Trip Registration before you can register for any trips.

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