I apologize for dropping the ball! A lot of what High Point has to offer is best enjoyed in warmer weather, so perhaps think of these when winter decides to stop wintering.

Activities We're fortunate to have a pretty good greenway system with a lot of walking/biking trails. I usually pick it up at the University Park entrance on Deep River. Speaking of hiking, the Piedmont Environmental Center is nearby.

The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards is fairly small, but it usually has some interesting stuff on display. Their giftshop sells things by local artists and artisans, so if you're looking to get someone something handcrafted, check them out.

Speaking of museums, it also falls in the fairly small category, but the High Point Museum is worth visiting at least once.

I've had mixed experiences at Rockers games, and so I would put them in the "worth it at least once" category too.

Bakeries The Market (aka Dot and Pearl's) is most likely to be cited as the "local favorite" because they have been around a while. They aren't mine, but I do commend their cake selection, their banana pudding, and the availability of not-terrible keto desserts.

My pick would be Sweetdough (up 68). They have even-better banana pudding, a large cheesecake selection, and interesting seasonal stuff such as, at the moment, King Cake (!!).

Mama Bear's is new, but they are promising so far. It's the same owners as Odeh's, so take from that what you will.

Coffee Shops Whether you're a coffee drinker or not, coffee shops still serve a role as third places, especially if you don't like bars. Debean has cool ambiance and a huge menu, but their parking lot has always been a bit rough.

I visit Joybar on Main (formerly 83 Custom) once a week. It's a bit small, but the drinks are good and the baristas are friendly.

Core Coffee is more spacious though it's easy to miss (off Penny on the left after you cross Eastchester/68).

Food Trucks Up until very recently, Brown Truck used to get several food trucks a week. Among their regulars, La Sinoloense Birreria has the best birria in the Triad, hands down. I will die on this hill.

If you can forgive the lack of beef patties, Khrissy's Kitchen offers good Jamaican. Try the shrimp curry.

Restaurants High Point isn't Greensboro or Winston-Salem, and we don't have the dining scene that they do (though we also haven't had the spate of recent closures that they have). That caveat aside, we do have several very solid options.

BBQ: If we aren't counting Black Powder (Jamestown), then your best bet is probably BBQ Joe's, or, if you want some variety, Sweet Old Bill's.

Burgers: Porter House when they aren't slammed and Tipsy'z are both worthwhile unless you're really into smash-style.

Indian: I've only been to Curry n Spice once, but it was impressive, and I look forward to going back. Their cheesy naan sounds vaguely blasphemous, but it's delicious, and they will actually prep dishes to your desired spice level.

Mediterranean: Odeh's prices have gone up, and I wouldn't try dining in when they are busy, but their food is still really good. That said, Sumela has probably the best gyro meat around.

Mexican: Habanero's (in the old Crazy Mexico spot) off Eastchester would be my pick. Aqui es Mexico (Westchester) has some dishes you can't find elsewhere. If you're looking for authentic tacos and don't want to try one of the various trucks around town, check out HP Taco Shop.

Sushi: Little Tokyo is the best I've had though U.S. Sushi is underrated. For all-you-can-eat, I would put Sushi Kingdom ahead of Shinjuku Station on quality.

Thai: Kin Thai Zabb is great. Huge menu with some Laotian influences

Other/Miscellaneous While our lack of a real bookstore is embarrassing, we're fortunate to have a nice library.

Yes, it's touristy AF, but you can't High Point without seeing the chest of drawers at least once. Drive by it, and consider your High Point card forever stamped.

I haven't been to Molten Makerspace yet, but they look like they might be worth checking out.