Our “Friendly Neighborhood” is a pretty cool place so we cooked up our top self-guided tours when staying with us. Explore local food and drink, fascinating history, world-class art, and peaceful parks. Below you’ll find lots of things to do. Check out some of our nifty itineraries for inspiration. Traveling for business? Check out Greensboro Business Travel Guide!
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Greensboro hosts world-class concerts and sporting events at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Aquatic Center, BB&T Soccer Complex and other city-wide venues.
O.Henry Hotel is centrally located near some of the best colleges and universities in North Carolina.
Enjoy Green Valley Grill adjacent to O.Henry or our nearby sister restaurants, Print Works Bistro and Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen.
Go across the street to 125+ shops at Friendly Center. Shop and tour the world’s largest retailer of china, crystal, flatware and collectibles at Replacements, Ltd or go to the many locally owned boutiques and shops.
Attend professional theatre and enjoy a variety of music concerts and festivals.
Stroll through some of the best city gardens in the Southeast, bike the nearby Greenway or biking routes, or experience our well-maintained hiking and mountain bike trails, lake and parks.
Tour one of our many museums and learn about Civil Rights to modern science.
There are great sites to see in and just out of Greensboro. Day trip to Seagrove, Old Salem, Durham and more.
Experience the revival of downtown Greensboro (three miles away) with a variety of shops, galleries, museums, and parks.
See a concert, Broadway show and more at Greensboro’s new Tanger Center. See our guide to show, parking, tickets and more!
An aquarium, zoo, museum, and more are all nestled next to Country Park and the Greensboro Rotary Club Carousel!
Tour wineries and local breweries and pubs using O.Henry as your base.
