Local Attractions and Things to Do
Sightseeing
Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
3910 S Holden RdPerfect for kids
Beautiful light display that you can drive through during Christmas time.
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Manor House CircleBeautiful light display that you can drive through during Christmas time.
HUGE furniture store that makes IKEA look small. Expensive furniture but it is worth a look.
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Furnitureland South
5635 Riverdale DrHUGE furniture store that makes IKEA look small. Expensive furniture but it is worth a look.
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
120 W Lewis StA barcade. Go for games or drinks or both.
Greensboro was the site of the first sit ins.
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International Civil Rights Center & Museum
134 S Elm StGreensboro was the site of the first sit ins.
Greensboro Science Center
4301 Lawndale DrGreensboro History Museum
130 Summit AveGreensboro Coliseum Complex
1921 W Gate City BlvdGreensboro's minor league team is called the Greensboro Grasshoppers and they are located at this stadium downtown. Tickets are inexpensive.
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First National Bank Field
408 Bellemeade StGreensboro's minor league team is called the Greensboro Grasshoppers and they are located at this stadium downtown. Tickets are inexpensive.
ACC Hall of Champions
1921 W Gate City BlvdA nice park downtown that has ice skating in the winter time.
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LeBauer Park @ Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc.
208 N Davie StA nice park downtown that has ice skating in the winter time.
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First Friday!
First Friday of the month of course. Music, food and dancing downtown.
https://www.firstfridaygreensboro.org/
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Cars and Coffee
Usually every 3rd Saturday of the month from March-October. See American, imports, Italian and German cars at UNCG. Free of charge. Usually 300+ cars show up.
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Greensboro Folk Festival
Usually around September of every year. The streets of downtown Greensboro are shut down. There are food trucks and live music for everyone. Family friendly.
https://ncfolkfestival.com/
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Running of the Balls
Annual charity event run in December to raise money for hunger. A neighborhood in Greensboro hosts and installs neat ball lights in trees and creates an unforgettable run.
http://therunningoftheballs.com/