As the third-most populous city in North Carolina, the unassuming town of Greensboro is packed full of fun to meet the demand of its approximately 298,000 residents and numerous visitors. As one of America’s best weekend getaways, this interesting town offers historic sites, museums, beautiful lakes, shopping, and restaurants. No wonder demand for Vrbo’s private vacation homes in this unconventional destination has increased. Book a place and see for yourself why Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of America’s best-hidden gems for a weekend getaway.
A 1907 postcard of Greensboro shows the activity and progress made on South Elm Street. Way back then, people were motivated to build up this cool town.
UNC Libraries Commons, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Following are nine reasons to visit the lovely and enchanting town of Greensboro, for one of the best weekend getaways in North Carolina.
- Progress
Beyonce245 of English Wikipedia., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons As it was in the late 19th/early 20th centuries, Greensboro’s downtown is a thriving economic center, where construction and new projects abound.
- History
Riokausa, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons In case you are wondering, the name Greensboro honors Gen. Nathanael Greene, who on March 15, 1781, led American forces in the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Guilford Court House. It is proudly displayed at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Parking Lot, Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway, Greensboro, NC 27455, USA
The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is a place to thoroughly explore American history through the struggle for justice and equality by way of 13 galleries offering artifacts, vivid photography, video reenactments, and interactive exhibits.
International Civil Rights Center & Museum Guests can witness the restored lunch counter in its original location where the Greensboro sit-in, a civil rights protest that started in 1960, took place. Young African American college students staged a sit-in, refusing to leave after they were denied service. This action started the sit-in movement that spread to other towns throughout the South.
- Culture
The Carolina Theatre/Facebook Once considered the finest theater between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, the Carolina Theatre, opened in 1927 on Halloween night as a 2,200-seat vaudeville theater, where crowds are still seduced by the shimmering crystal chandeliers, ornate architecture and design details, classical statues, and marbled columns. Schedule reservations for an upcoming show. Carolina Theatre, 310 S Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
- Dining
Sarah’s Kabob Shop/Facebook The menu at the interesting Mediterranean restaurant Sarah’s Kabob Shop also offers American cuisine.
We prefer the shawarma plate served with a choice of grilled meat, grilled onions, peppers, and tomatoes, all served over rice with fresh salad and warm pitas.
Sarah’s Kabob Shop/Facebook Any of the menu choices including cheeseburgers, mozzarella sticks, and chicken and steak kebabs are deliciously created with fresh ingredients.
- Recreation
Xiaoyun Wu/AllTrails Next, breathe some fresh air and take the 20-minute drive to the Piedmont Trail, rated as an easy 5.7-mile out-and-back trail. One of the big payoffs along the way is Lake Brandt, which offers free beauty any time of the year. Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway, Summerfield, NC, USA
- Explore
Greensboro Science Center/Facebook The Greensboro Science Center has some of these gorgeous, critically endangered Sumatran tigers, with only about 400 left in the wild. Learn about how to save wildlife, and explore the aquarium and the museum. Also, check out the upcoming events and other experiences. Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455, USA
- Shopping
Friendly Center/Facebook One popular place to shop is the Friendly Center, an open-air mall where you can browse locally-owned stores and national chains to find the best deals. This is another place to find great restaurants. Friendly Center, 3110 Kathleen Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408, USA
- Vrbo
House Greensboro Six minutes away, this unique and cozy historical mid-century home sits in a popular bustling area of Greensboro.
The living room comes with a 55” smart TV resting above the fireplace, fully loaded with Netflix and HBO Max.
House Greensboro High-speed internet is available throughout the rental.
This lovely nook sleeps four with two bedrooms and one bathroom.
House Greensboro Book your reservation today.
Are you ready for a road trip to one of the best weekend getaways in America? And while you’re in Greensboro, North Carolina, another natural space to visit is the Bog Garden at Benjamin Park.
UNC Libraries Commons, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Following are nine reasons to visit the lovely and enchanting town of Greensboro, for one of the best weekend getaways in North Carolina.
Beyonce245 of English Wikipedia., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
As it was in the late 19th/early 20th centuries, Greensboro’s downtown is a thriving economic center, where construction and new projects abound.
Riokausa, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
In case you are wondering, the name Greensboro honors Gen. Nathanael Greene, who on March 15, 1781, led American forces in the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Guilford Court House. It is proudly displayed at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Parking Lot, Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway, Greensboro, NC 27455, USA
International Civil Rights Center & Museum
Guests can witness the restored lunch counter in its original location where the Greensboro sit-in, a civil rights protest that started in 1960, took place. Young African American college students staged a sit-in, refusing to leave after they were denied service. This action started the sit-in movement that spread to other towns throughout the South.
The Carolina Theatre/Facebook
Once considered the finest theater between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, the Carolina Theatre, opened in 1927 on Halloween night as a 2,200-seat vaudeville theater, where crowds are still seduced by the shimmering crystal chandeliers, ornate architecture and design details, classical statues, and marbled columns. Schedule reservations for an upcoming show.
Carolina Theatre, 310 S Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
Sarah’s Kabob Shop/Facebook
The menu at the interesting Mediterranean restaurant Sarah’s Kabob Shop also offers American cuisine.
Any of the menu choices including cheeseburgers, mozzarella sticks, and chicken and steak kebabs are deliciously created with fresh ingredients.
Xiaoyun Wu/AllTrails
Next, breathe some fresh air and take the 20-minute drive to the Piedmont Trail, rated as an easy 5.7-mile out-and-back trail. One of the big payoffs along the way is Lake Brandt, which offers free beauty any time of the year.
Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway, Summerfield, NC, USA
Greensboro Science Center/Facebook
The Greensboro Science Center has some of these gorgeous, critically endangered Sumatran tigers, with only about 400 left in the wild. Learn about how to save wildlife, and explore the aquarium and the museum. Also, check out the upcoming events and other experiences.
Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455, USA
Friendly Center/Facebook
One popular place to shop is the Friendly Center, an open-air mall where you can browse locally-owned stores and national chains to find the best deals. This is another place to find great restaurants.
Friendly Center, 3110 Kathleen Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408, USA
House Greensboro
Six minutes away, this unique and cozy historical mid-century home sits in a popular bustling area of Greensboro.
High-speed internet is available throughout the rental.
Book your reservation today.
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