Greensboro North Carolina Attractions
Amusements
Celebration Station
4315 Big Tree Way • Greensboro, NC 27409
336-316-0606
The whole family will be entertained at this amusement center that includes a miniature golf... more... mapGreensboro Children's Museum
220 North Church Street • Greensboro, NC 27401
336-574-2898
An exciting and colorful children's museum that is filled with many different hands-on exhibits and... more... mapGreensboro Cultural Center at Festival Park
200 North Davie Street • Greensboro, NC 27405
336-373-2712
An architectural showplace that is home to 15 visual and performing arts organizations plus... more... mapGreensboro Millennium Gate
220 South Greene Street • Greensboro, NCLocated in Phill G. McDonald Plaza
Scuplture Jim Gallucci and several artisans have created 106 icons that represent great ideas,... more... mapO Henry Statues
Downtown Greensboro
336-373-2043
This outdoor, three piece sculpture group honors Greensboro's best known writer, William Sydney... more... mapWet 'N Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
3910 South Holden Road • Greensboro, NC 27405
336-852-9721
"America's most exhilarating water park," this is the largest waterpark in the Carolinas with over... more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Blandwood Mansion (circa 1846)
447 West Washington Street • Greensboro, NC 27401
336-272-5003
The former home of Governor John Motley Morehead, this beautiful mansion is surrounded by four... more... mapCastle McCulloch (circa 1832)
3925 Kivett Drive • Greensboro, NC 27282
Jamestown
336-887-5413
This restored gold refinery is constructed like an authentic medieval castle, complete with three... more... mapChinqua-Penn Plantation (circa 1920s)
295 Wentworth Street • Greensboro, NC 27375
Reidsville
336.349.4576
Magnificent 22 acre plantation estate that was built by tobacco and utility magnates Jeff and Betsy... more... map
Historic Sites & Monuments
A & T Four Statue
North Carolina A & T University Campus • Greensboro, NC 27411
Located in front of the Dudley Building
336-334-7583
On February 1, 1960 four African American men carried out a lunch counter sit-in at the F.W.... more... mapGuilford County Veterans Memorial
Located in Country Park
The Guilford County Veterans Memorial honors the men and women, both on the homefront and... more...Mendenhall Plantation (circa 1811)
603 West Main Street • Greensboro, NC 27282
Jamestown
336-454-3819
A beautiful early 19th century Quaker plantation that includes many unique, historic out buildings,... more... mapOld Mill of Guilford (circa 1767)
1340 NC Highway 68 North • Greensboro, NC 27310
Oak Ridge
336-643-4783
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 18th century gristmill still produces... more... mapTannenbaum Historic Park
2200 New Garden Road • Greensboro, NC 27410
336-545-5315
This park utilizes hands-on exhibits and living history presentations to depict a vivid picture of... more... mapWalkway of History
South Elm Street at February One Place
336-274-2282
These sidewalk markers chronicle six chapters in local African-American history ranging from the... more... map
Libraries & Research Centers
Thomas F. Holgate Library
900 East Washington Street • Greensboro, NC 27401
Bennett College for Women
336-517-2139
Erected in 1939, this 16,000 square foot library is features the works of painter Varnette... more... map
Museums & Galleries
African American Atelier
200 North Davie Street • Greensboro, NC 27405
Greensboro Cultural Center
336-333-6885
Dedicated to promoting awareness of the African-American culture and history of North Carolina,... more... mapCharlotte Hawkins Brown Museum
6136 Burlington Road, Highway 70 • Greensboro, NC 27342
Historic Palmer Memorial Institute
336-449-4846
The museum is a historic site at the former Palmer Memorial Institute, a preparatory school... more... mapGreen Hill Center for North Carolina Art
200 North Davie Street • Greensboro, NC 27401
336-333-7460
This upscale visual arts center and gallery features changing exhibitions by North Carolina artists... more... mapGreensboro Artists' League Gallery & Gift Shop
200 North Davie Street • Greensboro, NC 27405
336-333-7585
This art league promotes visual arts and artists in the Piedmont Triad by offering changing... more... mapGreensboro Historical Museum
130 Summit Avenue • Greensboro, NC 27401
336-373-2043
Discover the history of the area and the Piedmont people at this historical museum that features 12... more... mapGuilford College Art Gallery
5800 West Friendly Avenue • Greensboro, NC 27410
Hege Library, Guilford College
336-316-2438
View rotating selections from the college's wide ranging permanent collection of original fine art... more... mapGuilford Native American Art Gallery
200 North Davie Street • Greensboro, NC 27401
Greensboro Cultural Center at Festival Park
336-273-6605
This gallery promotes, exhibits, and sells traditional and contemporary art by Native Americans. ... more... mapH. Clinton Taylor Art Gallery
1601 East Market Street • Greensboro, NC 27405
Dudley Memorial Building
336-334-4815
Established in 1956, this gallery showcases world art with a special emphasis on the cultures and... more... mapInternational Civil Rights Center and Museum
134 South Elm Street • Greensboro, NC 27405
336-274-9199
See the original Woolworth counter where four North Carolina A&T State University students sat down... more... mapIrene Cullis Gallery
815 West Market Street • Greensboro, NC 27401
Cowan Building, Greensboro College Campus
336-272-7102
This college art gallery features six exhibits annually that include the works of students,... more... mapMattye Reed African Heritage Center
1601 East Market Street • Greensboro, NC 27411
Dudley Building, North Carolina A&T University
336-334-3209
Housing the nation's largest collection of African art and artifacts, this museum offers tours and... more... mapNorth Carolina Pottery Center
250 East Avenue • Greensboro, NC 27341
Seagrove
336-873-8430
See exhibits of North Carolina pottery and related activities from prehistoric Native American... more... mapRichard Petty Museum
142 West Academy Street • Randleman, NC 27317
336-495-1143
Honoring the seven time Winston Cup Series champion, this unique museum highlights Petty's 35 year... more... mapUniversity Galleries
1601 East Market Street • Greensboro, NC 27411
Located in the Dudley Building in A & T
336-334-3209
Stories of the African Diaspora are featured on different types of media, including canvas,... more... mapWeatherspoon Art Museum
500 Tate Street • Greensboro, NC 27412
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
336-334-5770
An ever-growing permanent collection that focuses on American art from the turn-of-the-century to... more... map
National Parks & Natural Wonders
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
2332 New Gardens Road • Greensboro, NC 27405
336-288-1776
Featuring over 200 acres of historic ground and 28 monuments, this national park honors the site of... more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Barber Park
1500 Dans Road • Greensboro, NC 27401
336-373-5892
This 109-acre park features a one-mile, multiple-use trail, picnic shelters, a baseball stadium, an... more... mapBicentennial Garden
Hobbs Road • Greensboro, NC 27405
Between Market Street & Friendly Avenue
336-297-2824
A Greensboro favorite, this beautiful garden features paved walkways that allows you to view the... more... mapBog Garden
Hobbs Road • Greensboro, NC 27405
Between Market Street & Friendly Avenue
336-297-2824
The natural beauty of this swampy area has been developed into a striking exhibit that features a... more... mapBryan Park Complex
6275 Bryan Park Road • Greensboro, NC 27214
336-375-2222
Located by scenic Lake Townsend, this wonderful park offers 36 holes of championship golf, as well... more... mapBur-Mil Park
5834 Bur-Mil Club Road • Greensboro, NC 27410
336-373-3800
Adjacent to scenic Lake Brandt, this beautiful 250 acre park includes a club house, a driving... more... mapCountry Park
3902 Nathanael Greene Drive • Greensboro, NC 27408
336-373-3648
This park offers two stocked fishing lakes, pedal boats, two playgrounds, picnic shelters and... more... mapGreensboro Arboretum
Near Wendover Avenue at West Market Street • Greensboro, NC 27405
Lindley Park
336-297-4162
This arboretum is nestled on a 17 acre portion of the scenic Lindley Park and includes nine labeled... more... mapGreensboro Jaycee Park
Off Pisgah Church Road on Forest Lawn Drive
336-545-5310
A variety of sports facilities are available within this park including the Stoner-White Stadium,... more... mapHagan-Stone Park
5920 Hagan-Stone Park Road • Greensboro, NC 27313
Pleasant Garden
336-674-0472
This 409 acre park is a beautiful wildlife refuge, outdoor recreational facility, and campground... more... mapOka T. Hester Park
3615 Deutzia Street • Greensboro, NC 27407
336-218-8317
A lake that is well stocked for fishing is located at this park that also features lighted soccer... more... map
Science & Technology
Natural Science Center
4301 Lawndale Drive • Greensboro, NC 27455
336-288-3769
This hands-on museum features a zoo, an aquarium, a planetarium, educational programs, and an... more... map
Tours & Cruises
Benbow Reproductions Manufacturers Tour
4321 South Elm-Eugene Street • Greensboro, NC 27405
336-370-4184
On this tour, visitors can follow the production of handmade, solid wood reproduction Colonial... more... map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Grove Winery
7360 Brooks Bridge Road • Gibsonville, NC 27249
336-584-4060
Guilford County winery open daily for tours and tastings. more...
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