Location: Greensboro
Top Things to do in Greensboro
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Greensboro, North Carolina loves nightlife, shopping, and horses (8,000 buyers per year go to the Sharpe Family Horse Farm.) Greensboro lives up to its name in the host of gardens, science centers, and arboretums. The Bog Garden features a living wetland ecosystem. History is also at home here with museums dedicated to the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the Civil Rights movement. After a day of sightseeing, visitors flock to the Four Seasons Town Center for dinner, shopping, and a movie.
Restaurants in Greensboro
1. Green Hill Center for NC Art
2. Ambleside Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Ambleside Fine Arts was founded in Manchester, England in 1982. Throughout its twelve years in the UK, ten years in Grosse Pointe, MI and fifteen years in Greensboro, NC, Ambleside Gallery has maintained a reputation for the high artistic standard of its offerings and its commitment to the community it serves. Ambleside Gallery is privileged to represent more than thirty extraordinary painters, sculptors and, on occasion, photographers from the US, Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, China and Japan. China's most revered and renowned watercolorist, Guan Weixing, is exclusively represented by Ambleside Gallery in the United States. Exhibitions, workshops, lectures, seminars and a wide variety of cultural performances are presented in the gallery on a regular basis. The Gallery space is also made available to individuals and organizations for numerous types of events.
Reviewed By jessicagriffin94 - Winston Salem, United States
A friend and I stopped in while on a little trip to Greensburo. Totally unplanned but really happy we checked it out! Viewed some beautiful work by Matthew Hillier and BC Clay, really stopped us in our tracks. Would love to visit again soon!!
3. Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 487 reviews
Reviewed By Bluespicker - Kernersville, United States
Most do not know about the Revolutionary War Battles fought in the south and this park is a very enlightening and educational experience. They have a nice center with exhibits, a great walking tour and for those that prefer, a driving tour of the battlefield.
4. Greensboro History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 254 reviews
The Greensboro History Museum – an AAM-accredited Smithsonian Affiliate – is a division of the City of Greensboro Library Department and operates as a public-private partnership with the nonprofit GHM Inc. In partnership with the community, the Greensboro History Museum collects the city's diverse history and connects people to that history and one another through engaging exhibits, educational programs and community dialogue.
Reviewed By megankkey
This was one of the best free museums we've been to visit. The layout was nice and the staff were knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed the pieces of local history that made the displays so much more interesting and authentic. The temporary display was interactive and had kids engaged as we went through. The Vicks and O'Henry connections to this area was really neat to see and learn about. We really enjoyed this surprise visit to a great piece of history.
5. Elements Gallery
6. Greensboro Downtown Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
7. The Bog Garden at Benjamin Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
This garden features an elevated boardwalk which meanders through 7 acres of natural wetlands. Stone pathways traverse a forested hillside, and visitors can enjoy the sounds of water at Serenity Falls - a re-circulating waterfall - while viewing the many varieties of plants, birds, and other wildlife inhabiting the area. The garden is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Admission is free.
Reviewed By onecent07 - Colorado Springs, United States
Wonderful little nature preserve in the middle of town, easily accessible with wide walkways. There is a beautiful little water fall, a fallen tree, owl nest and so much more! I would highly recommend this for all ages and abilities. A great adventure and opportunity to get out in nature even if just for a short jaunt.
8. The Greensboro Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
This 17-acre botanical garden features 10 woody plant collections, special display gardens and distinct structural features. The extensive variety of plants offers rich educational opportunities for children and adults, landscape designers, and homeowners. The garden is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Admission is free.
Reviewed By luigisantosc - Longwood, United States
If you love nature, you will love this place!! Awesome place to spend time and be in touch with this nature beauty.
9. Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 243 reviews
Known for its massive annual plantings and bronze sculpture, this 7.5-acre garden is a popular and relaxing retreat. A Wedding Gazebo adds an air of elegance, a man-made re-circulating stream provides texture, movement and sound, and a Sensory Garden engages visitors in an interactive landscape experience. A variety of sculpture placed throughout the garden provides artistic and historic interest. The garden is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Admission is free.
Reviewed By gmmccain1228 - Lawrenceburg, United States
Perfect place to visit on a warm Spring day! The gardens are adjacent to the Bog Garden which made for a peaceful 3-4 mile walk through the sculptures, the Serenity Bridge and waterfall; children’s memorial etc. I didn’t know I was in the city. Congratulations to the city & private donors who make this nature area possible.
10. Weatherspoon Art Museum
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