Travel Suggestions

Dining

 

Full-service dining

Reservations recommended.

* = should easily accommodate large groups with a reservation.

• Print Works Bistro* - Located in the Proximity Hotel, Print Works offers seasonal upscale Southern fare in a relaxed but elegant setting.

• Green Valley Grill* - Located in the O. Henry Hotel, a sister property to the Proximity. Offers fresh seasonal Old World European and Mediterranean flavors from the wood-fired rotisserie and grill.

• Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen* - Owned by the same hospitality group as the Proximity and O. Henry Hotels and associated restaurants, Lucky 32 offers southern dinner and brunch menus in a smart casual setting.

• Machete* - Nominated as Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation, Machete focuses on artful small plates with locally sourced ingredients.

• Undercurrent* - High end farm-to-table fare. Known for excellent service. 

• 1618 West* - Upscale restaurant specializing in seafood.

• Blue Denim - Small, family-owned restaurant serving Southern/Cajun/Creole dishes downtown.

• Liberty Oak - Serving innovative and fresh American fare for over 40 years. Call to check about group reservations as they are walk-in only on weekends.

• Natty Greene’s Brewpup* - Gastropub with a full bar, extensive beer list and good pub fare. 

• Village Tavern* - Greensboro location of a small regional chain serving cocktails and reliable American fare in a lively, friendly atmosphere.

 

Very casual

Good for a quick bite. Often a great way to get some authentic NC grub…less often good for vegetarians.

• Stamey’s Barbecue - Order authentic NC-style barbecue at the counter for take out or dine-in or take it to go. We strongly recommend some brunswick stew and hush puppies in addition to your pulled pork. 

• Biscuitville - A fast food chain serving classic Southern breakfasts. Can’t go wrong with a bacon, egg and cheese biscuit or a fried chicken biscuit (add pimento cheese to go all out). Open from early morning until 2pm.

• Bojangles - Regional fast food chain with delicious cajun-style fried chicken and sides, including very crispy, buttery biscuits. 

• CookOut - Where else can you get a hot dog as a side for your burger? Grilled items are all delicious. The milkshakes and malts are truly outstanding once they soften enough to be manageable. Drive through only. Open late.

• First Carolina Deli or Lox, Stock and Bagel - Not always actually quick unless you want to call in a take out order, but these delis are certainly the best in town. 

• YumYum Better Ice Cream and Hot Dogs - Pretty much what it sounds like…a hot dog and ice cream counter. They don’t do much, but they’ve been doing it well for over 100 years. There’s a good bar next door. 

 

Lists/reviews

• Eater’s 18 Essential Restaurants in Greensboro, NC

• NC Tripping’s 25+ Best Restaurants in Greensboro, NC

• Wanderlog’s Where to Eat: The 50 best restaurants in Greensboro, NC

 

Things to Do

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• Greensboro Science Center - Featuring a zoo, aquarium, and interactive science museum, the Greensboro Science Center is a hub of educational and family-friendly activities.

• International Civil Rights Center & Museum - An archival center, collecting museum and teaching facility devoted to the international struggle for civil and human rights. Located in the building where the 1960 sit-ins occurred in F. W. Woolworth.

• Downtown Greensboro - The downtown area is brimming with shops, restaurants, art galleries, and entertainment venues, offering something for everyone.

• Guilford Courthouse National Military Park - Park with a visitor’s center and trails with signage to explore preserved battlefields from the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, fought on March 15, 1781.

• Greensboro Beautiful Gardens: Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden, Bog Garden at Benjamin Park, Greensboro Arboretum, and Gateway Gardens.

• Greensboro History Museum - Through interactive exhibits and artifacts, visitors can learn about Greensboro’s historic events and influential figures.

• BurMil Park - Located very close to the home Nancy and Rick purchased in May 2023, this was one of their favorite parks and a frequent running/cycling destination for Rick over many years.

• Blandwood Mansion Museum and Gardens - Constructed in the 1790s, it is the oldest standing brick residence in the city and now operates as a museum.

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The official 2023 Visitors Guide for Greensboro is available here.

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Fun facts about Greensboro

• Greensboro is located in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina and is the third-largest city in the state with a population of approximately 300,000 residents. 

• Named after Major General Nathaniel Greene, who led American troops in the Battle at Guilford Courthouse against British forces under the command of Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis in the American Revolutionary War.

• In 1960, four freshmen from the NC Agricultural and Technical (A&T) College in Greensboro walked into the F. W. Woolworth store and quietly sat down at the lunch counter, starting a sit-in movement that had over 300 non-violent protesters by the fifth day and catalyzed wider sit-in movements across the country. The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is located in the building where the sit-ins took place.

• The city is known for educational institutions like the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina A&T State University, and Guilford College. 

• Greensboro is an international city, with more than 100 languages spoken by students in the local school system, thanks in part to several local refugee resettlement agencies.

• Greensboro is known as the “Gate City” due to its important role as a transportation hub for the state. Though the moniker grew out of its role in railroad transportation, today it is perhaps most obviously the intentional intersection of interstates 85, 40, and 73.

• Greensboro played a significant role in the textile industry during the 19th and 20th centuries, contributing to its economic growth. VF Corporation was headquartered in Greensboro from 1998 to 2019, when VF relocated to Denver, CO and spun off its jeans businesses (e.g. Wrangler, Lee) into Kontoor Brands, Inc., still headquartered in Greensboro.

• Also known as “Tournament Town,” Greensboro is home to the headquarters of the Atlantic Coast Conference and hosts the Wyndham Golf Championship. Greensboro is also home to sports teams such as the Greensboro Grasshoppers of the South Atlantic Baseball League, the Carolina Dynamo of USL League Two, the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League, and the Greensboro Roller Derby.

• In 2021, the state-of-the-art Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts opened, which bringing many top shows to town, including “Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue” on Friday 9/29 and Saturday 9/30. Greensboro also hosts the Annual NC Folk Festival.

• Greensboro is known as the “Gate City” due to its important role as a transportation hub for the state. Though the moniker grew out of its role in railroad transportation, today it is perhaps most obviously the intentional intersection of interstates 85, 40, and 73.

• Nearby High Point, NC is the “Home Furnishings Capital of the World™.” It has over 1,000 furniture stores and outlets (many of which ship out-of-state) and hosts the High Point Market, the World’s largest Wholesale Home Furnishings Show opened to retailers and design professionals.

• Greensboro is home to ITG Brands, a cigarette company, and was previously the home of Lorillard Tobacco Company. Nearby Winston Salem has been the home of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company since 1875. Winston Salem is also the birthplace of Krispy Kreme Donuts, which is now headquartered in Charlotte, NC.