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Greensboro Things To Do

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 Aquatics Center

Greensboro Coliseum | Sports

Greensboro hosts world-class concerts and sporting events at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Aquatic Center, BB&T Soccer Complex and other city-wide venues.

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Wake Forest University

Colleges and Universities

O.Henry Hotel is centrally located near some of the best colleges and universities in North Carolina.

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Green Valley Grill at O.Henry Hotel In Greensboro NC

dINING

Enjoy Green Valley Grill adjacent to O.Henry or our nearby sister restaurants, Print Works Bistro and Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen.

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Gardens in Greensboro

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.

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Friendly Center Shopping near Proximity Hotel

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.

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Carolina Theater in Greensboro, NC

MUSIC | THEATRE | Broadway

Attend professional theatre and enjoy a variety of music concerts and festivals.

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International Civil Rights Center & Museum

Museums | History | ART

Tour one of our many museums and learn about Civil Rights to modern science.

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North Carolina Zoo Elephants

Day Trips

There are great sites to see in and just out of Greensboro. Day trip to Seagrove, Old Salem, Durham and more.

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Lebauer Park in downtown Greensboro, NC

DOWNTOWN

Experience the revival of downtown Greensboro (three miles away) with a variety of shops, galleries, museums, and parks.

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Vineyards in North Carolina

Wineries | Breweries

Tour wineries and local breweries and pubs using O.Henry as your base.

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Farmers Market

farmers markets

Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables at these local Farmers Markets.

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