World's Largest Chest of Drawers — Attraction in High Point

World's Largest Disappointment! We had just finished a business meeting and our new recruit suggested this and he was really excited! My business partner and I thought what the hell? Why not? My summary is as follows: The so-called attraction is located between a small children's daycare center and a run down 90's small business shop upon which further examination made us question whether this was a tourist attraction or a place where I would get bonked and robbed within 5 minutes of visiting. The spectacle of master craftsmanship in furniture design is fake - it's hollow, thick plaster or particle board, nothing is real and the socks aren't even Gucci. Don't waste your time, you are better off gawking at the trees in a local park and wondering how the branches grew in such weird directions! God Blessed Texas and I sure as hell hope he blessed this town because if this is what they expect to draw an actual crowd and drum up business they are screwed. Laughs and memes is the only excitement that this attraction may bring, not even a sign explaining the landmark exists. Have...

This is one kooky icon of High Point. Thing is - if you love furniture - High Point happens to be the Furniture Capital of the World. Yes, World. Long story short - back in the day - we made so much furniture from the timber here and folks from else where would drive their wagons here to come buy. As time went by, crazy, adventurous designers moved here and we have a bizarre blend of home style Southern and cutting edge design. Great historic district, furniture libraries, furniture stores, seriously excellent restaurants and art. Plus - John Coltrane is from here! We have a jazz festival.My advice - come stay at the J.H. Adams Inn (they have jazz on Thursdays, I think - it might change) but a majorly historic house that has been renovated into an Inn, excellent restaurant, and just - cool. All the rooms are decorated based on various world renowned furniture lines. What I really like about the place is all the outdoor space. Inside /...

If you’re into weird roadside stops like I am, you’ve gotta check out the World’s Largest Chest of Drawers in High Point, North Carolina. I visited last November, and yes—it’s exactly what it sounds like: a 38-foot-tall dresser right in the middle of a neighborhood.

High Point is known as the “Furniture Capital of the World,” so this giant chest is their version of a monument—and honestly, I respect it. It’s painted bright blue with two massive socks hanging out of one drawer, like your house just grew legs and a laundry problem.

It’s totally free, takes maybe 10–15 minutes to visit, and makes for a perfect quirky photo stop. There’s even a matching “Giant Highboy Dresser” a few blocks away, if you want the full furniture-tourist experience.

Is it weird? Definitely. Is it worth a detour? 100%. Because honestly, what’s a road trip without a random giant dresser in your...