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!
Greensboro Things To Do
Greensboro Coliseum | Sports
Greensboro hosts world-class concerts and sporting events at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Aquatic Center, Soccer Complex and other city-wide venues.
Concerts
Greensboro is a central location for live music on the East coast. O.Henry is close by the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, home to First Horizon Coliseum, Piedmont Hall, and the White Oak Amphitheatre – there is always great music and events in town!
Colleges and Universities
O.Henry Hotel is centrally located near some of the best colleges and universities in North Carolina.
Steven Tanger Center for the PErforming Arts
See a concert, Broadway show and more at Greensboro’s new Tanger Center. See our guide to show, parking, tickets and more!
Revolutionary Road Trips in the Piedmont Triad
Greensboro, located in Guilford County, is rich in Revolutionary history! Explore the local trails and parks, visit the Guilford Courthouse, and learn about the city’s contribution to the independence of the United States.
MUSIC | THEATRE | Broadway
Attend professional theatre and enjoy a variety of music concerts and festivals.
Museums | History | ART
Tour one of our many museums and learn about Civil Rights to modern science.
Day Trips
There are great sites to see in and just out of Greensboro. Day trip to Seagrove, Old Salem, Durham and more.
Dining
Enjoy Green Valley Grill adjacent to O.Henry or our nearby sister restaurants, Print Works Bistro and Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen.
DOWNTOWN
Experience the revival of downtown Greensboro (three miles away) with a variety of shops, galleries, museums, and parks.
GREENSBORO SCIENCE CENTER
An aquarium, zoo, museum, and more are all nestled next to Country Park and the Greensboro Rotary Club Carousel!
shopping
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.
Wineries | Breweries
Tour wineries and local breweries and pubs using O.Henry as your base.
Recreation
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.