Greensboro Awaits: A Journey Through History to Modern Southern Hospitality

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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 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 deeply rooted in the history of the denim industry in the United States. The onetime denim capital of the world, you can fi nd Jeansboro’s history in Greensboro’s hotels, restaurants, communities, and Jeansboro statues throughout the city.

VIBRANT ARTS AND CULTURE

The arts thrive in Greensboro, with 100+ public art pieces and murals.

You’ll find artwork around nearly every corner, celebrating the city’s heritage and diversity alongside beautiful sculptures throughout Greensboro’s parks and greenways.

Greensboro is a hub for performing arts. 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 on tour.

TRIUMPH IN TOURNAMENT TOWN

Greensboro, affectionately dubbed Tournament Town, has a storied legacy of hosting the ACC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. Today, Greensboro hosts 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 trails for walking, hiking, biking, or simply enjoying the outdoors. 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. Don't miss Replacements, Ltd., where you'll explore dinnerware, collectibles, and estate jewelry spread over the equivalent of eight football fi elds! Plus, Replacements is pet-friendly and offers hourly tours. 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 where you can sip on beer, wine, coffee, and more as you peruse the shelves.

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 pitcooked barbeque to haute cuisine, there’s something for every palate. Greensboro’s craft brewery scene is thriving, with seven local breweries and counting. 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 fi rst legal distillery since 1908. Many breweries offer tours, food, and pet and familyfriendly environments.

Don't hesitate—You’re Welcome in Greensboro!

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