Guidebook for Greensboro
Food Scene
Panera Bread
4203 W Wendover AveClean, WIFI ready, good environment for business meetings
Outstanding tapas food, live music, good drinks, friendly staff
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GIA: Drink.Eat.Listen
1941 New Garden RdOutstanding tapas food, live music, good drinks, friendly staff
Fresh, tasty Mexican cuisine that has excellent value and comfortable seating.
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
4112 Brian Jordan PlFresh, tasty Mexican cuisine that has excellent value and comfortable seating.
My favorite restaurant in the area. The duck fat fries are so good. Great drinks too!
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Melt Kitchen and Bar
1941 New Garden RdMy favorite restaurant in the area. The duck fat fries are so good. Great drinks too!
Jorge and Miguelina run an amazing Latin-themed restaurant with delicious Peruvian style food. They feature ceviche, empanadas, fish and delicious drinks from the bar. They also have a brick oven that produces their flat breads and pizza. Don’t miss this place!!!
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Embur Fire Fusion
107 Smyres PlJorge and Miguelina run an amazing Latin-themed restaurant with delicious Peruvian style food. They feature ceviche, empanadas, fish and delicious drinks from the bar. They also have a brick oven that produces their flat breads and pizza. Don’t miss this place!!!
This place is one of my favorite in all of Greensboro. Authentic Greek cuisine, very cheerful staff, and exceptional food at a great value.
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Sarah's Kabob Shop
5340 W Market StThis place is one of my favorite in all of Greensboro. Authentic Greek cuisine, very cheerful staff, and exceptional food at a great value.
Cugino Forno Pizzeria
1160 Revolution Mill DrPizza and Peroni beer 🍺
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
1507 Highwoods BlvdGreat burgers, fries, drinks, and good service.
Drinks & Nightlife
Food, drink, entertainment, and fun.
Bryan is the owner and a great host. Good people, delicious obscure beer selection and an all around good time.
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Craft City Sip In
2130 New Garden RdBryan is the owner and a great host. Good people, delicious obscure beer selection and an all around good time.
Kickback Jacks
1600 Battleground AveHops Burger Bar
2419 Spring Garden StSticks & Stones
2200 Walker AveThis is a GREAT secret in Greensboro. Food is awesome, drinks are unique and tasty, and the desserts are exotic. Enjoy!
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Freeman's Grub & Pub
1820 Spring Garden StThis is a GREAT secret in Greensboro. Food is awesome, drinks are unique and tasty, and the desserts are exotic. Enjoy!
Parks & Nature
Wonderful place to hike with the family or as a couple. Safe area with challenging hikes up to the ridge line. The view is worth it. Bring GOOD hiking shoes.
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Pilot Mountain State Park
1721 Pilot Knob Park RdWonderful place to hike with the family or as a couple. Safe area with challenging hikes up to the ridge line. The view is worth it. Bring GOOD hiking shoes.
Leonard Recreation Center
6324 Ballinger RdActivity area to ride bikes and play sports
BEAUTIFUL walking park just minutes from Leafy, Suburban Abode. Walk, run, jog, or just meander down a beautiful,natural setting
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Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
2332 New Garden RdBEAUTIFUL walking park just minutes from Leafy, Suburban Abode. Walk, run, jog, or just meander down a beautiful,natural setting
This is a go to place if you’d like a safe, strenuous hike to the top of the rock. The tower on top of the bridge gives your beautiful vistas of Southern Virginia, changing leaves, and fresh air.
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Hanging Rock State Park
1790 Hanging Rock Park RoadThis is a go to place if you’d like a safe, strenuous hike to the top of the rock. The tower on top of the bridge gives your beautiful vistas of Southern Virginia, changing leaves, and fresh air.
This is a fun nature walk around a 7 mile trail. Really pretty, fun, and peaceful.
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Salem Lake
This is a fun nature walk around a 7 mile trail. Really pretty, fun, and peaceful.
Bur-Mil Park offers plenty more for outdoor enthusiasts. Slink over to the two fishing ponds or the pier on Lake Brandt to try your luck at reeling in the “big one.” Or get active with the family on the tennis courts, volleyball courts, or hiking and biking trails.
After a morning of activities, roll out a blanket and enjoy a lunch in Bur-Mill Park’s dedicated picnic area.
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BurMil Park
5834 Bur-Mill Club RdBur-Mil Park offers plenty more for outdoor enthusiasts. Slink over to the two fishing ponds or the pier on Lake Brandt to try your luck at reeling in the “big one.” Or get active with the family on the tennis courts, volleyball courts, or hiking and biking trails.
After a morning of activities, roll out a blanket and enjoy a lunch in Bur-Mill Park’s dedicated picnic area.
Entertainment & Activities
For NASCAR aficionados this 80 minute drive is worth seeing the icons of the sport.
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NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdFor NASCAR aficionados this 80 minute drive is worth seeing the icons of the sport.
Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
3910 S Holden RdWater park to beat the summer heat
Head over to the Greensboro Science Center. Located in beautiful Country Park, the science center houses an aquarium, a museum, and a zoological park. It’s a surefire bet to cheer up you and your kids on your North Carolina itinerary.
At Greensboro Science Center, you’ll witness the profound beauty of aquatic life. Bring the kids to Carolina SciQuarium, an inland aquarium showcasing eels, otters, sharks, and tropical fish species.
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Greensboro Science Center
4301 Lawndale DrHead over to the Greensboro Science Center. Located in beautiful Country Park, the science center houses an aquarium, a museum, and a zoological park. It’s a surefire bet to cheer up you and your kids on your North Carolina itinerary.
At Greensboro Science Center, you’ll witness the profound beauty of aquatic life. Bring the kids to Carolina SciQuarium, an inland aquarium showcasing eels, otters, sharks, and tropical fish species.
Get dazzled by some of the state’s most beautiful plant life and landscapes at the Greensboro Arboretum. Located three miles from the city center, the 17-acre park is one of the most beautiful places to see in Greensboro, NC.
Housing 14 different plant collections, the Greensboro Arboretum unlocks the divine beauty of North Carolina’s nature. Stroll through the themed collections to gaze at hollies, roses, and rhododendrons as butterflies flutter above.
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Arboretum w Greensboro
3299 Ashland DrGet dazzled by some of the state’s most beautiful plant life and landscapes at the Greensboro Arboretum. Located three miles from the city center, the 17-acre park is one of the most beautiful places to see in Greensboro, NC.
Housing 14 different plant collections, the Greensboro Arboretum unlocks the divine beauty of North Carolina’s nature. Stroll through the themed collections to gaze at hollies, roses, and rhododendrons as butterflies flutter above.
The botanical garden strings together seven beautiful acres of natural wetlands less than ten minutes from the city center.
Stroll along the park’s half-mile elevated boardwalk to sink into its beautiful plant life, including more than 8,000 trees, bamboo, ferns, and even wildflowers.
Before departing The Bog Garden at Benjamin Park, catch a moment of calm at the Dr. Joe Christian Serenity Falls. Crashing down 150 feet, the man-made waterfall, completed in 2005, delivers one of the park’s most beautiful scenes.
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The Bog Garden at Benjamin Park
1101 Hobbs RdThe botanical garden strings together seven beautiful acres of natural wetlands less than ten minutes from the city center.
Stroll along the park’s half-mile elevated boardwalk to sink into its beautiful plant life, including more than 8,000 trees, bamboo, ferns, and even wildflowers.
Before departing The Bog Garden at Benjamin Park, catch a moment of calm at the Dr. Joe Christian Serenity Falls. Crashing down 150 feet, the man-made waterfall, completed in 2005, delivers one of the park’s most beautiful scenes.
Nature lovers visiting North Carolina can’t leave Greensboro without frolicking in Gateway Gardens. Located at the eastern entrance to the city, this interactive garden integrates history, culture, and natural beauty and is one of the coolest places to go in Greensboro, NC, for relaxation.
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Gateway Gardens
2800 E Gate City BlvdNature lovers visiting North Carolina can’t leave Greensboro without frolicking in Gateway Gardens. Located at the eastern entrance to the city, this interactive garden integrates history, culture, and natural beauty and is one of the coolest places to go in Greensboro, NC, for relaxation.
Walking through the interactive exhibits at the Greensboro History Museum, you’ll learn about the Piedmont region’s original native inhabitants and the city’s contributions to the American Revolution War and the Civil War. You’ll also find enlightening displays on the rise of the textile industry in the American South and the Civil Rights Movement in North Carolina.
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Greensboro History Museum
130 Summit AveWalking through the interactive exhibits at the Greensboro History Museum, you’ll learn about the Piedmont region’s original native inhabitants and the city’s contributions to the American Revolution War and the Civil War. You’ll also find enlightening displays on the rise of the textile industry in the American South and the Civil Rights Movement in North Carolina.
Wander through the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden to admire its colorful annuals and walkways sprinkled with sculptures. Shake away the city blues in the park’s interactive Sensory Garden and capture the perfect shot at the elegant Wedding Gazebo.
When you’re done exploring the gardens, carve out time to explore the adjacent David Caldwell Historic Park. The site marks the former homestead of one of Greensboro’s most influential early settlers. Browse the park’s interpretative center to learn all about Caldwell’s contributions to Greensboro and North Carolina.
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Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden
1105 Hobbs RdWander through the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden to admire its colorful annuals and walkways sprinkled with sculptures. Shake away the city blues in the park’s interactive Sensory Garden and capture the perfect shot at the elegant Wedding Gazebo.
When you’re done exploring the gardens, carve out time to explore the adjacent David Caldwell Historic Park. The site marks the former homestead of one of Greensboro’s most influential early settlers. Browse the park’s interpretative center to learn all about Caldwell’s contributions to Greensboro and North Carolina.
Shopping
Friendly center greensboro nc
Outdoor shopping area with MANY popular stores.
Dense shopping area with Target; Bed, Bath, Beyond; Michael's, and lots of eating selections.
Highwoods Boulevard
Highwoods BoulevardDense shopping area with Target; Bed, Bath, Beyond; Michael's, and lots of eating selections.
Fresh Food & Groceries
Plenty of delicious selection from every category of food
The Fresh Market
3712 Lawndale DrWhole Foods Market
41 Miller StSprouts Farmers Market
3357 Battleground AveLowes Foods
1581 New Garden RdBoar’s Head meats and delicious beer bar. Good prices
Closest Harris Teeter is on New Garden road straight off of Jefferson Road.
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Harris Teeter
3330 W Friendly AveClosest Harris Teeter is on New Garden road straight off of Jefferson Road.
This is a Harris Teeter Superstore down in Friendly Center close to Whole Foods. Great selection, fresh produce, excellent wine inventory and good prices.
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Harris Teeter
3330 W Friendly AveThis is a Harris Teeter Superstore down in Friendly Center close to Whole Foods. Great selection, fresh produce, excellent wine inventory and good prices.
Trader Joe’s has great selections, fresh fare, and excellent values based on price. Love the triple ginger cookies, peanut butter cups, and great choices in bread.
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Trader Joe's
3721 Battleground AveTrader Joe’s has great selections, fresh fare, and excellent values based on price. Love the triple ginger cookies, peanut butter cups, and great choices in bread.
ALDI
1507 New Garden RdGreat deals on fresh produce and unique snacks.
Culture
Museums, art, creativity
Stand-out exhibitions at the Ambleside Gallery include works from Katriel Srebnik, Bill Farnsworth, and Leigh Rodenbough. Most impressive is the art gallery’s collection of paintings from Guan, China’s most famous watercolorist.
Looking for a souvenir to bring home? Browse through the Ambleside Gallery’s original works of art. Its collection spans various media, including oil paintings, watercolor, lithography, and wood carvings.
Ambleside Gallery
528 S Elm StStand-out exhibitions at the Ambleside Gallery include works from Katriel Srebnik, Bill Farnsworth, and Leigh Rodenbough. Most impressive is the art gallery’s collection of paintings from Guan, China’s most famous watercolorist.
Looking for a souvenir to bring home? Browse through the Ambleside Gallery’s original works of art. Its collection spans various media, including oil paintings, watercolor, lithography, and wood carvings.
The collection at Weatherspoon Art Museum focuses on modern and contemporary art. As you roam through the galleries, keep on the lookout for works by famous artists like Eva Hesse, Andy Warhol, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso.
Besides its permanent collection, the Weatherspoon Art Museum also features more than a dozen temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
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Weatherspoon Art Museum
1005 Tate StThe collection at Weatherspoon Art Museum focuses on modern and contemporary art. As you roam through the galleries, keep on the lookout for works by famous artists like Eva Hesse, Andy Warhol, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso.
Besides its permanent collection, the Weatherspoon Art Museum also features more than a dozen temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
Spreading out over 37,000 square feet, the hands-on museum features over 20 interactive exhibits designed to spark kids’ curiosity and creativity.
Take a stroll through Main Street in Our Town as the children role-play at exciting exhibits like The Market, The Pizza Pan, and The Health Center. Head outside to the brand-new Edible Schoolyard, where kids will learn about how to plant, grow, harvest, and cook healthy organic food.
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Greensboro Children's Museum
220 N Church StSpreading out over 37,000 square feet, the hands-on museum features over 20 interactive exhibits designed to spark kids’ curiosity and creativity.
Take a stroll through Main Street in Our Town as the children role-play at exciting exhibits like The Market, The Pizza Pan, and The Health Center. Head outside to the brand-new Edible Schoolyard, where kids will learn about how to plant, grow, harvest, and cook healthy organic food.
Occupying a former three-story thrift store in downtown Greensboro, Elsewhere is one of the city’s most eclectic points of interest. The living museum features a massive collection of artifacts from its thrift-store days, dating back almost sixty years. Elsewhere also provides space for live-in artists with the goal of sparking creative collaboration.
Book yourself on a full guided tour to explore all three floors of Elsewhere. Dazzle at the one-of-a-kind collection, including 10,000 army surplus items from WWII and the Korean War, 20,000 items of vintage clothing, and 20,000 books.
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Elsewhere
606 S Elm StOccupying a former three-story thrift store in downtown Greensboro, Elsewhere is one of the city’s most eclectic points of interest. The living museum features a massive collection of artifacts from its thrift-store days, dating back almost sixty years. Elsewhere also provides space for live-in artists with the goal of sparking creative collaboration.
Book yourself on a full guided tour to explore all three floors of Elsewhere. Dazzle at the one-of-a-kind collection, including 10,000 army surplus items from WWII and the Korean War, 20,000 items of vintage clothing, and 20,000 books.
Located on Burnt Poplar Road 15 minutes west of downtown, the market spreads over an area of 45,000 square feet.
Antique Market Place features over 120 vendors selling a wide array of vintage items, including coins, knives, chandeliers, jewelry, vinyl records, and pocket knives. You can even scout out rare collectibles like Civil War relics!
Antique Market Place
6428 Burnt Poplar RdLocated on Burnt Poplar Road 15 minutes west of downtown, the market spreads over an area of 45,000 square feet.
Antique Market Place features over 120 vendors selling a wide array of vintage items, including coins, knives, chandeliers, jewelry, vinyl records, and pocket knives. You can even scout out rare collectibles like Civil War relics!