Greensboro Awaits: A Journey Through History to Modern Southern Hospitality

You’re Welcome in Greensboro, NC, where southern hospitality meets opportunities for unforgettable adventures. Home to 135 attractions, Greensboro offers a deep history, a vibrant arts scene, thrilling sports, scenic outdoor spaces, and mouthwatering food and beer.

Revolutionary Roots to Civil Rights Milestones

Greensboro played a pivotal role in America’s history. Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is the site of a key Revolutionary War battle. Experience Greensboro’s deep Civil Rights roots at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, housed in the historic F.W. Woolworth building where the famous February 1, 1960 sit-in ignited the modern Civil Rights Movement.

Discover more history at the Greensboro History Museum, Blandwood Mansion, the Old Mill of Guilford, and the Charlotte Hawkins Brown.

Also known as Jeansboro, Greensboro is the one-time denim capital of the world. Find Jeansboro’s history in hotels, restaurants, communities, and statues.

Vibrant Arts & Culture 

The arts thrive in Greensboro, with 150+ public art pieces and murals celebrating the city’s heritage and diversity alongside beautiful sculptures citywide.

The state-of-the-art Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts hosts the First Bank Broadway Series, concerts, and other events. Local talent shines at the Community Theatre of Greensboro, while the Greensboro Coliseum showcases top national headliners.

Triumph in Tournament Town

Modern Southern Hospitality in Greensboro, NC

Greensboro, affectionately dubbed Tournament Town, has a storied legacy of hosting sporting events for youth, amateur, and professional athletes. 

Catch a game while you’re in town. Cheer on Greensboro Grasshoppers Baseball, Greensboro Swarm (NBA G League) Basketball, NC Fusion Soccer, the PGA-sanctioned Wyndham Championship, and the Carolina Cobras of the Indoor National Football League.

Embrace Outdoor Adventures

Explore more than 100 miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Enjoy the beauty of local parks with seasonal activities like spraygrounds, playgrounds (including several with adaptive equipment), kayaking, paddle boats, and more.

Shop ‘til You Drop

Discover unique treasures and one-of-a-kind gifts in Greensboro’s charming boutiques and gift shops. Explore dinnerware, collectibles, and estate jewelry spread over the equivalent of eight football fields at Replacements, Ltd.

Book lovers, head to Scuppernong Books in the heart of downtown. This independent bookstore features a great selection of reads, community events, and a café.

Dine, Drink, and Southern Hospitality

After a day of exploring, satisfy your cravings at one of Greensboro’s 500+ restaurants. From tacos to elevated southern cuisine, smoky pit-cooked barbeque to haute cuisine, there’s something for every palate.

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Greensboro’s craft brewery scene is thriving. Indulge in a unique beer, hard cider at Bull City Ciderworks, one of the Southeast’s largest cideries, or spirits at Fainting Goat Spirits, the city’s first legal distillery since 1908. Many breweries offer tours, food, and pet and family-friendly environments.

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